10 Reasons to Embrace Black-Framed Shower Doors
Want to put your bathroom's style on show? See 10 reasons why black-framed shower doors are the picture perfect look
Laura Gaskill
19 January 2017
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Bathroom renovators, rejoice: finally, there’s something different on the shower-door front. Black-framed windows and doors have been gaining favour thanks to their industrial good looks, so it was only a matter of time before the same chic look migrated to the bathroom. Black-framed shower doors made from aluminium or steel look stunning in industrial spaces, traditional bathrooms and modern spaces alike. Here are 10 reasons you might want to consider them for your next bathroom update.
1. Black-framed shower doors are scene-stealers
Even with Carrara marble flooring and a quartz-topped custom vanity (both wow-worthy materials in their own right), the star of this bathroom is the walk-in shower with brass fixtures and black aluminium-framed doors. If you’re looking for a head-turning addition to your bathroom renovation, look no further.
Even with Carrara marble flooring and a quartz-topped custom vanity (both wow-worthy materials in their own right), the star of this bathroom is the walk-in shower with brass fixtures and black aluminium-framed doors. If you’re looking for a head-turning addition to your bathroom renovation, look no further.
2. Black-framed shower doors are industrial chic
These black aluminium-framed shower doors pair with exposed-bulb light fixtures and a modern yellow vanity for a winning industrial look. High windows let natural light spill into the space while maintaining privacy.
These black aluminium-framed shower doors pair with exposed-bulb light fixtures and a modern yellow vanity for a winning industrial look. High windows let natural light spill into the space while maintaining privacy.
3. Black-framed doors can be elegant and refined
Black-framed shower doors can make a smaller space look lofty when taken all the way to the ceiling. Partnered with a herringbone tile, a marble vanity and slender mirror, the overall effect is elegant and understated.
Black-framed shower doors can make a smaller space look lofty when taken all the way to the ceiling. Partnered with a herringbone tile, a marble vanity and slender mirror, the overall effect is elegant and understated.
4. Black-framed doors add definition to an expanse of white
With white tile and a white tub and sink, bathrooms can easily become one-note. Take a cue from this space and boost contrast with a black-framed shower enclosure and black hex tiles on the shower floor. Brass fixtures and a geometric light fixture add a warm finishing touch.
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With white tile and a white tub and sink, bathrooms can easily become one-note. Take a cue from this space and boost contrast with a black-framed shower enclosure and black hex tiles on the shower floor. Brass fixtures and a geometric light fixture add a warm finishing touch.
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5. Black-framed doors make a walk-in shower stand out
A true walk-in shower (with no door) can be a real space-saver in tight quarters, and it’s hard to imagine a walk-in shower more elegant than this. Thanks to the black-framed enclosure, slate wainscoting and mosaic tile on the upper walls, this shower has the feel of a fully decorated room.
A true walk-in shower (with no door) can be a real space-saver in tight quarters, and it’s hard to imagine a walk-in shower more elegant than this. Thanks to the black-framed enclosure, slate wainscoting and mosaic tile on the upper walls, this shower has the feel of a fully decorated room.
6. Black-framed shower doors work in large spaces too
In this expansive bathroom, a clawfoot tub shares space with a custom steel-framed steam shower complete with teak benches, creating a spa-like ambiance. And between the French doors and a new skylight, the space feels awash in natural light.
The allure of black-framed windows
In this expansive bathroom, a clawfoot tub shares space with a custom steel-framed steam shower complete with teak benches, creating a spa-like ambiance. And between the French doors and a new skylight, the space feels awash in natural light.
The allure of black-framed windows
7. A black-framed shower is simply modern
With graphic tile on the floor, a black-framed shower and black vanity, this London bathroom looks perfectly suited to its urban environment. A frameless mirrored medicine cabinet and streamlined fixtures keep the look crisp.
With graphic tile on the floor, a black-framed shower and black vanity, this London bathroom looks perfectly suited to its urban environment. A frameless mirrored medicine cabinet and streamlined fixtures keep the look crisp.
8. Black-framed shower doors can bridge styles with ease
Can’t decide among your loves of farmhouse, industrial and modern styles? Black-framed shower doors can act as a style bridge, helping different elements work seamlessly together – like the shiplap walls, industrial-style mirrors and elegant marble sinks in this space.
Can’t decide among your loves of farmhouse, industrial and modern styles? Black-framed shower doors can act as a style bridge, helping different elements work seamlessly together – like the shiplap walls, industrial-style mirrors and elegant marble sinks in this space.
9. Black-framed shower doors can be timeless classics
Black-framed shower doors may be enjoying a moment, but that doesn’t mean it’s short-lived – this is a look with staying power. Especially when paired with other classic elements like mosaic tiles, subway tiles and traditional fixtures, black-framed shower doors have the simple-yet-elegant look nailed.
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Black-framed shower doors may be enjoying a moment, but that doesn’t mean it’s short-lived – this is a look with staying power. Especially when paired with other classic elements like mosaic tiles, subway tiles and traditional fixtures, black-framed shower doors have the simple-yet-elegant look nailed.
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10. Black-framed doors can merge interior and exterior style
If your home already boasts black aluminium or steel-framed windows and doors on the exterior, adding a black-framed shower door can help bridge interior and exterior styles. Or, as in the space shown here, the styles can merge quite literally – since the shower leads directly outdoors.
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If your home already boasts black aluminium or steel-framed windows and doors on the exterior, adding a black-framed shower door can help bridge interior and exterior styles. Or, as in the space shown here, the styles can merge quite literally – since the shower leads directly outdoors.
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They have to be installed, I will post a photo and comment on how to clean them.
Wondering if one can use daily shower spray on these? Will the black discolor?
Will someone who has installed these doors please let me know how are they holding up? They are just beautiful. Building a home and would like to use our master bath. Thank you