Corner Shower Doors

Quadrant, Offset Quadrant or Rectangular?

First thing's first, let's decide on the shape. This will be largely determined by the bathroom aesthetic you're targeting, as well as the amount of space you have to play with.

Quadrant corner shower doors sport a curved front panel with 90° wall profiles. They're timeless, versatile and perfect for compact settings, working superbly in bathrooms that benefit from a clean, rounded outline. Offset quadrants are similar, though they feature a longer front panel. This gives you more room for showering without the need for a larger spatial footprint.

For those favouring a more solidly contemporary look, a rectangular corner shower door paired with a fixed side panel is the route to go down. Think razor-sharp lines, definitive edges and more interior space.

Corner Entry or Front Entry? Sliding, Pivot, Hinged or Bifold?

The vast majority of corner shower doors operate exactly how you might assume: using a straightforward, front-facing entry point. However, certain models take the whole 'corner' part rather more literally. These are called corner entry shower doors, and they grant access through the corner itself. Corner entry doors generally use two sliding doors that each retract towards a wall. They're a clever option for tight or awkward layouts, with no outwardly swinging parts.

Speaking of sliding, this is just one of several opening mechanisms corner shower doors can employ. As mentioned, sliding doors are the most space-conscious option with no outward swing. Pivot and hinged doors enjoy a weightier, more deluxe feel, though they naturally require more room to play with. Bifold doors offer a handy compromise, folding inwards to retain that premium style without the outward projection.

Glass, Frames & Finishes

Corner shower doors are crafted from toughened safety glass in varying thicknesses. 6mm is the standard option, robust enough for everyday use. 8mm gives you a more solid, high-end feel, while 10mm is the ultimate luxury build. Most manufacturers also use an easy-clean surface coating (such as Crosswater Clear or Merlyn StayClear), preventing limescale and reducing water spotting.

Next up, framed or frameless? Framed corner shower doors have a metal profile (often stainless steel or aluminium) enshrining the glass, ensuring structural stability. They're safe, practical and cost effective, with numerous finish are available to match your brassware - including chrome, matt black, brushed brass, brushed nickel, brushed bronze and slate.

Frameless corner shower doors eschew all that entirely, doing away with the frame in favour of thicker glass and sparse fixings. They're timeless, elegant and beautifully minimalist, infusing your bathroom with an ethereal, spa-like quality.