Modern Sliding Showers

Not all bathrooms are enormous and luxurious, especially in homes built pre-1990. You don't need a huge bathroom to have a stylish bathroom, but shower enclosure options do dwindle as the size of the bathroom goes down. Many spaces can't accommodate a shower door that swings outward, leaving homeowners with a choice between bifold units and sliding shower systems. Now, bifold units are almost universally garbage. There just aren't many bifold systems that are both attractive and well-conceived, leaving sliding showers as the only viable options. Many people who prefer more minimal, modern decor are offput by the sliding shower options on the market though. Fortunately, there have been great strides in this area over the last few years, and homeowners with small bathrooms have two great options for modern sliding shower systems.

The picture above is the Skyline system from Cardinal. Available in 3/8" or 1/2 glass, these units have a very mechanical, almost industrial vibe. They consist of one fixed panel and one sliding panel, with the sliding panel usually positioned closest to the shower head. Two closeup pictures of the hardware system can be seen below:

Giving homeowners the option between 3/8" and 1/2" was a stroke of genius on Cardinal's part, as it's one of the select few sliding shower systems available in the coveted 1/2" thickness. The other stroke of genius can be found in the handle, which is a recessed disk. This opens up options when these units get engineered and provides another space-saving feature. Cardinal Shower's Skyline system is available in Polished Stainless or Brushed Stainless finishes.

Competing with the Skyline is the Hydroslide system from C.R. Laurence. The Hydroslide was first to market, and while it's similarly designed (one sliding panel, one fixed panel), the hardware system has a bit of a softer vibe than the Skyline. It's still very sleek and modern, but it definitely has a less mechanical look to it:

The Hydroslide costs slightly less than the Skyline, and it's available in more finishes: chrome, brass, brushed nickel, and oil rubbed bronze. It's only available in 3/8" thickness. Either system makes a great alternative to sliding bypass systems, which are what most people think of when they think "sliding shower". These two modern sliding systems are redefining the options people have when they're working with limited space. Contact us to explore your options, and we'll be happy to give you a quote for either or both.

Happy showering!