Plenty of people prefer using a shower screen to create an enclosure rather than having a shower-over-bath setup. Smaller enclosures take up less space, keep in the heat better when you're showering, and separate the bath and shower so two people can wash at once.
Traditionally, you'd use several shower screens to create a rectangular or square enclosure, but you might want to think about using a single, large, curved screen for your enclosure instead. There are several advantages, and here are just four of the most persuasive.
1. Saves on Space
As mentioned above, one of the main reasons people opt for a shower enclosure in the first place is to save on space. Choosing a curved shower screen allows you to double down on that advantage. A curved screen won't protrude into your bathroom as much as a rectangular or square enclosure would, and you'll be less likely to bang an arm or leg against it since there are no sharp corners. At the same time, you'll still have plenty of room while showering.
2. Nicer Shape
Any kind of shower screen can look great, but look around a bathroom and you'll generally see more soft curves than harsh lines. A curved shower screen is going to fit better with flowing designs and more rounded suites; in fact, you can use it to dictate the overall style of your bathroom.
3. Less Glass to Clean
There are very few people in this world who enjoy cleaning bathrooms, and cleaning the shower screen can be particularly dreary. The best thing to do is cut down on the amount of glass you need to spray and wipe down, and you can do that by fitting a curved shower screen. By cutting off the corner of a traditional rectangular or square screen, you cut down on the amount of glass. Additionally, it's much easier to clean one screen instead of several joined together. There are no gaps to work around and fewer places grime can get stuck.
4. Less Chance of Breaking
The fact that curved shower screen enclosures have fewer joins than rectangular or square ones presents benefits that go beyond ease of cleaning. More joints means more areas where something can go wrong. If two screens start to move apart, leaks can develop and shower doors can start getting stuck. You can avoid those issues by installing a curved shower screen.
