Lately there has being an increase in the amount of people buying recess shower doors and now they are becoming more popular than ever before.

Shower doors are versatile and are available in a very wide range of sizes, so if you have an awkward recess to fill you should consider buying one. Shower doors come in range of different types for any situation.

Bi-fold: - These types of doors are designed for people who have an issue with space in their bathroom. The door is designed to open inwards preserving the space within the bathroom. These types of doors usually include a frame, so they will allow adjustment to fit those awkward spaces.

Pivot: – This type of door allow for a wide opening. These doors are available in a frameless design which gives a very minimalistic and modern feel and since they pivot into the enclosure itself, these are still suitable for smaller bathrooms.

Sliding: – Sliding doors are the ideal solution for people with limited space and these doors also allow for a very wide opening. These doors are available in larger sizes then the other and will go up to 1400mm.

Hinged: - Hinged shower doors allow for a maximum opening, they are hinged from the edge of the frame, so a large bathroom/shower area is required to cater for one of these doors. These doors are available in completely frameless style and provide a very minimalistic and modern finish to any showering area.

So depending on your situation, a shower door may be the way to go for you. Before choosing your shower door you need to work out exactly where it is going to fit and you should keep in mind the size of your bathroom, your recess and your personal requirements.

With all this in mind, finally you must consider which manufacturer to purchase from, as shower doors are available from most bathroom manufactures including the renowned Twyfords and Aqualux and the cheapest doesn’t always mean the best.