Choosing the Right Mirror for Your Bathroom

Without a mirror, your bathroom is incomplete. They’re essential for everyday activities such as doing your makeup and checking your outfit. However, choosing a mirror for your bathroom is not always easy. There are so many different options for picking the perfect mirror, but asking yourself these five questions will help you find the right one!

Which Mirrors Fit The Budget?

First things first, you have to plan for your budget, which typically includes the cost of the mirror plus any installation costs. What is the most you’re willing to spend on your mirror? Where do you have flexibility? When it comes to browsing prices, what do you want to prioritize? 

You should have the answer to all these questions before moving forward with a new bathroom mirror. It will help narrow down your search and make the process easier to manage. 

What Type of Mirror Do You Need?

The ideal mirror for you is based on what you use your bathroom for. Usually, that means fixing your appearance and doing daily tasks like brushing your teeth or doing a skincare routine. Four of the most common types of bathroom mirrors are: 

  • Floor Mirrors – Additionally popular for bedrooms, floor mirrors will give you a full-view of your outfit choice of the day, making it easier to accessorize. 
  • Wall Mirrors – These are the most common type of bathroom mirrors due to the convenience of being mounted directly to the wall. 
  • Cabinet Mirrors – A perfect combination of storage and viewing, cabinet mirrors add a bit of charm to your bathroom. Due to their compact style, they don’t take up as much space. 
  • Pivot Mirrors – These mirrors are secured to the wall with a swivel rod, letting you adjust the mirror, and even move it, depending on the time of day and lighting conditions. 

At Shower Doors of Charlotte, we provide and install a variety of bathroom mirrors including vanity mirrors and mirror walls in Charlotte, NC!

What Shape and Size of Mirror Do You Want?

The shape of your mirror can be determined by the space of your bathroom and your personal design aesthetic. In fact, choosing the right mirror could create space where there currently is none by toning up the brightness and adding depth and height to shallow spaces. 

In order to determine the correct mirror size (and shape) for your bathroom, you should consider both the vanity and the countertop. Typically, you’ll want a mirror that’s a few inches shorter than the overall countertop width. 

How Much Light Will The Mirror Receive? 

Don’t underestimate how important light can be when it comes to choosing a bathroom mirror. For example, if you are going to be doing your makeup, then you will need a more detailed mirror, possibly one that comes with built-in LED lights. If you have a window in your bathroom, consider a pivot mirror to move around when the sun shines through so you don’t have a glare. 

What is Your Personal Style? 

For years, bathrooms have been criticized for being dull and boring. But, with the right mirror style, all that can change! Your bathroom mirror is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a statement about you and your bathroom’s personal style. 

Do you prefer a minimalist aesthetic, or maybe a modern setting? Consider your vision then choose a mirror with the right frame, shape, size, and durability that best suits your idea. 

Transform Your Bathroom with Shower Doors of Charlotte  

Mirrors will completely transform the look of your bathroom and can change the way people feel when they look at themselves before starting their day. It frames your space, reflects light, and makes a statement about how you want to feel when you walk into your bathroom – luxurious, romantic, clean, and fresh.

Contact our team at Shower Doors of Charlotte to schedule a free onsite estimate to discuss your bathroom mirror needs! 

Barn Sliding Doors, Frameless Showers, and Other Bathroom Trends

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In 2021, with the increase of individuals working from home, a Statista survey found that 39% of people renovated their master bathroom because they had the means, 33% renovated because they could not stand their old one, and another 25% renovated because they wanted to personalize it. 

To that we say, bravo! The average person spends at least 30 minutes in the bathroom daily, which totals more than 182 hours spent in the bathroom every year. If you are going to use any room in your house on a consistent basis, it is going to be your bathroom. You might as well enjoy it! 

With that being said, we’ve put together the latest functional and fabulous bathroom trends you will want to consider as you re-envision your bathroom: 

  1. Barn Sliding Doors
  2. Mirrors 
  3. Frameless Shower Doors
  4. Striking Metals & Hardware 

Are you building a new construction home or remodeling your bathroom? Contact Shower Doors of Charlotte for a quote! 

Barn Sliding Doors 

While a barn sliding door might lead you to think of a wooden barn door, re-frame your thoughts to more of a barn door concept! This industrial style of shower doors uses a heavy glass door that moves with exposed rollers. The design is sleek, uses less hardware, and shows more of the shower’s beautiful glass. 

Cambridge Sliding Doors, in particular, are great for barn door-style frameless showers and room enclosures. 

Mirrors

Are you a minimalist? A modernist? A romantic? Your bathroom mirror is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a statement about your personal style! Believe it or not, there are quizzes to help you determine what mirror best reflects your taste. 

Besides, with access to rounded-rectangle, antique gold-rimmed, and circular mirrors, why would you ever choose just a simple sheet of glass? 

Frameless Shower Doors

Frameless showers are both a practical and aesthetically pleasing choice because of their openness! Frameless shower doors eliminate the need to think about where to position a door or its movement, which immediately gives your bathroom a luxurious, larger feel. 

Other benefits of a frameless shower include their custom design possibilities and added value to your home. Plus, the absence of frames or seals minimize mildew and mold, making the shower easier to clean! 

Shower Doors of Charlotte excels at building frameless showers and enclosures that are meticulously and professionally installed. Contact us!

Striking Metals & Hardware

Another way to instantly brighten and modernize your bathroom? Metal finishes! From metal faucets and light fixtures to towel racks and the hardware on the bathroom furniture, metal finishes are stunning and provide a pop of color. 

Bronze and brass are both particularly “in” right now as they contrast with both dark and light bathroom schemes and pay homage to high-end living. 

Types of Shower Door Replacements

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Are you interested in replacing your shower door? If so, you may want to consider a glass shower door. Our team at Shower Doors of Charlotte specializes in luxurious frameless glass shower doors and enclosures. All of our frameless enclosures are meticulously measured, professionally installed, and enjoyed for a lifetime!

With our custom designs, we build shower enclosures that fit each client’s specific requirements. With options ranging from modern to traditional, our goal is to help you create a sleek, clean design for your bathroom. To learn more about types of shower door replacements, read on. 

Here’s what you need to know about our shower door series:

  1. Sliding Shower Enclosure
  2. Frameless Shower Doors
  3. Textured Glass Enclosure
  4. Barn Door Enclosure 
  5. Glass Block Enclosure

Sliding Shower Enclosure

A sliding enclosure is the next best thing if you want the aesthetic appeal of glass, but you do not have enough space for swinging doors. Most bathrooms can benefit from this space-saving option and these doors can be customized to fit every size and style. 

Budget-conscious homeowners may want to consider a partially frameless sliding door, which gives you an airy look without costing a lot of money. Plus, you don’t have to skimp on quality or look if you need a full shower door! With a variety of glass options, you can create the vibe you’ve always envisioned, while working with your bathroom space. 

Here at Shower Doors of Charlotte, our glass sliding door options range from standard bypass to custom barn door style designs and everything in between. With customizable options, built to suit and fit your exact measurements, styles and needs for your bathroom, these glass sliding doors don’t have to be used just for bathroom spaces either. 

Frameless Shower Doors

Another common type of shower door replacement that can leave your bathroom feeling luxurious, is a frameless shower door. Get the appearance of a glass shower enclosure without the clunky door features. 

Featuring 3/8″ or 12.5″ thick tempered glass, our standard frameless glass doors here at Shower Doors of Charlotte, can be customized with various glass options to match your bathroom decor. From patterned glass options such as Rain, Satin, and Obscure to Ultra-Clear or low-iron glass, our classic frameless glass shower doors offer beautiful variety for the modern homeowner. 

For bathrooms with lighter color pallets or white tile, we often recommend our Ultra-clear glass to make your bathroom feel luxurious and cohesive.

Learn more about Shower Doors of Charlotte and our Glass door series collections. 

Textured Glass Enclosure

Do you want an extra layer of privacy without the frosted appearance? You might be interested in textured glass shower doors. With different textures, you can create a feeling of depth that wasn’t in your space before. 

Textured glass can work to make your bathroom appear larger than it is by allowing you to see through the glass, while masking the little details. Similarly, playing around with textured glass can create a completely different vibe as you shower as well! As the water flows down your new textured glass shower doors, you may even begin to feel like you’re at the spa. 

Barn Door Enclosure

Barn door shower doors are another great option when looking into replacing your shower door! With several advantages over the traditional swinging door, these barn-esque styled doors work perfectly in a guest bathroom or even a grand master bath. Barn door shower enclosures are a wonderful solution when a bathroom space is small and tight. With the ability to create an open airy vibe, these barn doors might be the best option for your replacement needs. 

Glass Block Enclosure

Glass block shower enclosures are a popular choice when you want your shower doors to stand out. Getting privacy without the use of a door is possible with a glass block enclosure. With several textured patterns to choose from, these enclosures can create an environment that is both cleaner, cooler and cohesive.

Shower Doors of Charlotte 

Shower Doors of Charlotte has a long legacy of top quality projects and has earned a reputation that has been built from the ground up on integrity, highly skilled staff. From new installation projects to home renovations, we have industry expert technicians and beautiful solutions you need.

Our frameless shower enclosures are designed with 3/8” or 1/2” tempered glass and minimal hardware. With thick heavy glass, our designs add stability to your shower structure, eliminating the use of metal framing. Keeping that in mind, with swinging technology, our door designs allow water to drain right back into your shower. Our shower enclosures are easier to maintain, easy to customize, and add value to your home.

Contact our team today! 

Shower Door Series with Shower Doors of Charlotte

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Did you know that the first ever tempered glass enclosure was built in 1962? While glass technology and styles have certainly changed since then, classic glass shower doors are still very popular. Here at Shower Doors of Charlotte, our team specializes in luxurious frameless glass shower doors and enclosures. Our frameless enclosures are meticulously measured, professionally installed and enjoyed for a lifetime!

With custom designs, our shower enclosures are designed and built to reflect each client’s individual requirements. In addition to creating a sleek, clean design for your bathroom, our goal is to help you find a frameless shower enclosure that compliments your overall design style, with options ranging from modern to traditional. To learn more about our shower door series and design solutions, read on. 

Here’s what you need to know about our shower door series:

  1. Frameless Glass Shower Doors
  2. Glass Sliding Door Systems
  3. Shower Doors of Charlotte 

Frameless Glass Shower Doors

Built with 3/8” or ½” tempered glass, our standard frameless glass doors come in several glass options so that you can personalize your shower enclosure. From patterned glass options such as Rain, Satin, and Obscure to Ultra-Clear or low-iron glass, our classic frameless glass shower doors offer beautiful variety for the modern homeowner. 

For bathrooms with lighter color pallets or white tile, we often recommend our Ultra-clear glass. Our Ultra-Clear glass has a lower iron content which makes this glass option appear optically clear, allowing for your white or light tiled bathroom to feel luxurious and cohesive. In order to determine what options are currently available for your beautiful glass shower wall, please consult your sales representative if you are considering a pattern glass or obscure glass as option availability will vary. 

Glass Sliding Door Systems

If a frameless glass shower door doesn’t suit your fancy, Shower Doors of Charlotte also offers a variety of beautiful glass sliding door systems to tie your bathroom together. Our glass sliding door options range from standard bypass to custom barn door style designs and everything in between. 

With customizable options, built to suit and fit your exact measurements, styles and needs for your bathroom, these glass sliding doors don’t have to be used just for bathroom spaces either. Excellent choices for room dividers, privacy doors, or even wine cellar rooms, our glass sliding door systems can be designed for your unique needs. 

Learn more about Shower Doors of Charlotte and our Glass door series collections. 

Here are some of our sliding glass door series: 

Cambridge Series

Beauty and elegance meet modern design in this CRL product. Featuring two heavy glass bypassing doors with large modern exposed rollers, the panels in the Cambridge Series roll on a high-quality stainless steel rectangular bar, ensuring easy opening and closing of the door. 

Crescent Series

This sleek “barn door” style design found in our Crescent Series, features one heavy glass sliding door and one fixed glass panel with simple exposed rollers and round header. Providing a luxurious sliding shower door system and a soft décor vibe, the use of minimal hardware lends itself to complement popular modern styling. These quality rollers assure quiet door travel and make the door easy to slide.

Bypass Sliding Doors

Within our Bypass Sliding Door Series, you will find two glass doors that slide from top mounted concealed rollers within a metal header. Typically featuring two metal wall jambs and a bottom “stay clean” track, the edges of these glass panels are normally polished glass and not wrapped in metal.

Serenity Series

Our Serenity Shower Door Series features what most would consider to be a modern “barn door” style design. Complemented by one heavy glass sliding door and one fixed glass panel with simple exposed rollers and rectangular header, this series provides a luxurious door system with a modern flare. The use of minimal hardware and quality rollers assure quiet door travel and make the door easy to slide.

Shower Doors of Charlotte 

Shower Doors of Charlotte has a long legacy of top quality projects and has earned a reputation that has been built from the ground up on integrity, highly skilled staff. From new installation projects to home renovations, we have industry expert technicians and beautiful solutions you need.

Our frameless shower enclosures are designed with 3/8” or 1/2” tempered glass and minimal hardware. With thick heavy glass, our designs add stability to your shower structure, eliminating the use of metal framing. Keeping that in mind, with swinging technology, our door designs allow water to drain right back into your shower. Our shower enclosures are easier to maintain, easy to customize, and add value to your home.

Contact our team today!