I’ve met with several new clients the past few weeks to discuss bathroom renovations. The bath is undoubtedly the most personal of all spaces to design and renovate. To do it well, we need to get personal.

Clear Glass Shower Enclosure with Sandblasted 'Belt'; Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography

In doing so, there are several questions during the intitial information gathering sessions – held with people I’ve known for perhaps 45 minutes or so – that get personal. My most favorite question and resulting conversation revolves around shower enclosures.  (Personally, I have a very modest preference towards my shower enclosure.  My glass will always be obscured.  When I first started designing bathrooms it was interesting to find others far less modest than me.)

So, when I talk with clients about shower enclosures and the options available ranging from half walls with glass on top for a little ‘lower’ privacy to obscured glass to full clear glass enclosures, clients have very definite opinions that usually indicate their modesty level for the rest of the bath design.

Here are several of my recent shower enclosure designs. One of my favorites is the glass wall and door with a sandblasted band to provide privacy just where you need it most. A nice solution for those moderately modest people.

Maybe the sandblasted band will be enough privacy even for me someday. Maybe.

Half Wall with Glass Top Shower; Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography

Clear Glass Shower Enclosure; Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography

Clear Glass Shower Enclosure with Window for Natural Light and Fresh Air; Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography

Glass Shower Enclosure with Awning Window; Photo by Robyn Ivy Photography