Choosing Your Shower Enclosure

Finding the perfect shower enclosure is very important but can be very confusing. Use our expertise and the know-how below to make the task quick & simple.

Are you ready to discover your dream shower?

What Type of Shower Enclosure are You Looking for?

Milano Nero black sliding shower door available with side panel and choice of sizesMilano Nero black sliding shower door available with side panel and choice of sizes

Shower Enclosures

What Is A Shower Enclosure?

A doored shower enclosure is often referred to as a shower cubicle and can be placed anywhere in your bathroom if your plumbing allows it.

Available in a range of styles and sizes - to suit both modern and traditional interiors - shower enclosures are ideal for large and small bathrooms alike.

From bold black and sleek chrome to frameless options that add a touch of designer styling, our shower doors are available in sliding and bi-fold designs to suit your space.

Smaller shower enclosures (800mm & 900mm) feature triple sliding glass panels to increase entry space and our selection of quadrant enclosures offer neat space-saving solutions for smaller bathrooms and ensuites.

Why Choose A Shower Enclosure?

  • Fully enclosed “cubicle” style, to keep the rest of the room dry
  • Ideal option for difficult shaped bathrooms, will fit snugly into any corner of your bathroom or en-suite
  • Space-saving with sliding & bi-fold door options
  • Stylish and practical alternative to a bath

What do I need to complete my enclosure?

  • Shower door
  • Glass end panel (for corner enclosures)
  • Shower tray, and tray riser kit if your pipework is above the floor

SHOWER ENCLOSURES DESIGNED TO FIT ANY SPACE

KEY PRODUCT AND SAFETY FEATURES:

Extra Tall Enclosures

1950mm height glass to contain more splashes

Reinforced Safety Glass

Toughened glass made to EN 14428 standards for safety and quality

Easy Clean Glass

Protective glass coating to repel dirt, grime and soap residue

Durable Aluminium Frames

Manufactured from high grade aluminium for durability

Reversible Shower Doors

For left of right door opening

Long Life Guarantee

Industry-leading long life 10 year guarantee for peace of mind

Walk In Enclosures

What Is A Walk In Shower?

As the name suggests, a walk in shower allows you to simply walk in and shower.

Unlike a standard shower enclosure, walk in showers feature no doors, hinges, or runners, meaning they create a clean and modern look that is accessible to everyone and easier to keep clean.

Usually installed on top of a shower tray, a walk in shower’s doorless design makes it a fabulous choice for families with young children and people with limited mobility.

Available in recessed, corner, or floating designs to suit your space, walk in showers offer a stylish and practical showering solution that lasts.

Why Choose A Walk In Shower?

  • Minimalist and open plan style
  • Completely free of doors, making the very best use of space
  • Easy to keep clean
  • Great option for small or large bathrooms

What do I need to complete my enclosure?

  • Glass shower screen
  • Glass screen return panel (optional)
  • Glass end panel (optional)
  • Glass screen support arms, or floor to ceiling support poles
  • Shower tray, and tray riser kit if your pipework is above the floor

WALK IN ENCLOSURES DESIGNED TO FIT ANY SPACE

KEY PRODUCT AND SAFETY FEATURES:

Extra Tall Enclosures

1950mm height glass to contain more splashes

Reinforced Safety Glass

Toughened glass made to EN 14428 standards for safety and quality

Easy Clean Glass

Protective glass coating to repel dirt, grime and soap residue

Durable Aluminium Profiles

Manufactured from high grade aluminium for durability

Reversible Design

For left of right shower entry

Long Life Guarantee

Industry-leading long life 10 year guarantee for peace of mind

Wet Room Enclosures

What Is A Wet Room?

A wet room is quite simply a bathroom in which the floor and the walls are sealed with a waterproof membrane to prevent water damage.

Designed with a sloping gradient, unlike shower enclosures and walk ins, a wet room does not feature a shower tray because water is channelled through a drain that is set into the floor.

Essentially, the entire floor of a wet room becomes the shower tray and the room itself becomes the enclosure.

An effective and stylish way of utilising bathroom space, a wet room can be installed on both the ground and upper floors of your home and can increase the value of your property.

Why Buy A Wet Room?

  • Perfect for those who want a contemporary look
  • Uses floor space more efficiently, and can make your bathroom feel more luxurious and spa-like
  • Easy to clean & perfect for those with limited mobility
  • Adds value to your home, classed as a “second bathroom”

What do I need to complete my enclosure?

  • Glass shower screen
  • Glass screen return panel (optional)
  • Glass end panel (optional)
  • Glass screen support arms or floor to ceiling support poles
  • Wet room drain

WET ROOM ENCLOSURES DESIGNED TO FIT ANY SPACE

KEY PRODUCT AND SAFETY FEATURES:

Extra Tall Enclosures

1950mm height glass to contain more splashes

Reinforced Safety Glass

Toughened glass made to EN 14428 standards for safety and quality

Easy Clean Glass

Protective glass coating to repel dirt, grime and soap residue

Durable Aluminium Profiles

Manufactured from high grade aluminium for durability

Fast Flow Drains

Durable Stainless steel drains to quickly drain water away

Long Life Guarantee

Industry-leading long life 10 year guarantee for peace of mind

Not sure which type you need? Take a look at our full range of enclosures, walk ins and wet rooms here

Choosing Your Enclosure Floor

Once you have chosen your desired type of enclosure, it’s time to decide what type shower tray, or wet room floor, you would like. Here at Big Bathroom Shop, there are three standard styles of shower trays, including: square, rectangular and quadrant.

If you are looking for an easy, all-in-one solution, we advise purchasing a shower enclosure with a tray. The tray is designed to precisely fit your shower and available in a variety of finishes including slate effect, for a shower area the oozes style. If you have your eyes on a wet room, you need to opt for a wet room drain.

Milano Rasa anthracite slate effect shower tray Milano Rasa anthracite slate effect shower tray

Shower Trays & Riser Kits

Discover our exquisite range of shower trays and riser kits to add those important finishing touches and create a truly bespoke shower style.

Explore our variety of luxury finishes

Milano 800mm linear stainless steel shower drainMilano 800mm linear stainless steel shower drain

Wet Room Drains

A drain is a crucial element when creating any wet room. From tile inserts to stainless steel corner drains, all of our wet room drains are designed to quickly channel water away.

A selection of shapes and sizes available

Choosing Your Enclosure Colour

Add a touch of colour to your dream bathroom with our variety of exquisite Enclosure finishes. Add your own unique flair with coordinating showers, taps and accessories to match.

Black

Chrome

Nickel

Gold

Copper

Bronze

Choosing Your Enclosure Style

Popular shower styles for the perfect luxury Bathroom

Black Grid Shower Screens

Milano Barq black grid shower enclosure with Milano Elizabeth thermostatic shower in oil rubbed bronzeMilano Barq black grid shower enclosure with Milano Elizabeth thermostatic shower in oil rubbed bronze

Modern Metallic Showers

Milano Auro brushed gold corner walk in shower enclosure with white trayMilano Auro brushed gold corner walk in shower enclosure with white tray

Frameless Shower Enclosures

Milano Portland frameless sliding shower door with tray options and choice of sizesMilano Portland frameless sliding shower door with tray options and choice of sizes

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