When shopping around for a shower enclosure, ultimately it all comes down to your personal preference for shower space, durability and overall aesthetic. We've broken down the general door styles and shower enclosure shapes below to help you start this home improvement project.

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The first (and easiest) step to choosing a new shower enclosure is deciding on the shape of the shower. Unless you're doing a complete renovation, it's best to look at what types and shapes of enclosures will fit the existing shower layout in your bathroom. After deciding between the enclosure shapes that will fit your space, take a look at shower door styles.

Shower Enclosure Shapes

Rectangular & Square

Rectangular shower enclosures are one of the most common shapes, and can offer a spacious amount of bathing room with a variety of door style options. Square enclosures, on the other hand, offer a clean-lined look for a smaller space or corner.

Tip: For easy installation, look for a shower enclosure that includes the shower base.

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Shower Door Styles

Sliding Doors

Sliding door shower enclosures come in a variety of price ranges. Great for small spaces, a sliding door enclosure takes up the least amount of real estate in your bathroom. Look for door and full-length panel seals to make sure the shower is watertight where the door slides back.

Pivot Doors

Pivot doors, also referred to as swinging doors, open outward in one smooth motion. These are another great option for small spaces, and especially for a small shower entrance that isn't wide enough to fit the panels of a sliding door. Because of the small hinges attached to the shower bottom and top, all-glass shower enclosures often feature pivot doors for a clean-lined, modern look.

Hinged Doors

Hinged doors are often used with neo-angle shower enclosures and can be installed to swing in or out. Unlike pivot doors, hinged doors have hinges on the side of the door panel. Look for hinged doors that have seal-through hinges for leak protection and all stainless steel parts for maximum durability.

Bi-Fold Doors

Bi-fold shower doors are made up of two sections and are hinged so that they easily fold into the enclosure, rather than pivot outwards into your open space. This door opening technique is ideal for smaller bathroom where space is limited.

Tip: Interested to learn more about showers and bathroom fixtures? Then take a look at:

• What to Consider When Buying a New Shower
• Quick Tips and Tricks for a Calming Spa-Like Bathroom
• How to Choose a Bathroom Vanity Unit