A neo-angle shower cuts across a bathroom corner with an angled entrance. That layout can leave more usable floor space outside the enclosure. Whether it works in your bathroom depends on the entry width and the fixtures around it.
The rest of this article covers the benefits and tradeoffs. First, what is a neo-angle shower enclosure, and what does it look like?
What is a neo-angle shower enclosure?
When you want to make a bathroom upgrade, a few things come to mind. You’d want shower hardware and accessories that add elegance to your bathroom. However, you do not want the clunk and cluster that comes with elaborate pieces. This is where neo-angle showers come in.
They are also known as corner shower doors because they have sliced off front corners and fit in your bathroom corner. They are versatile and add an air of elegance to your bathroom, which is why they are one of the most popular shower enclosure options. Not only are they minimalist, but they are modern and provide you with a little more privacy.
The architecture and design of neo-angle shower doors
Let’s talk about the architecture of these glass shower doors. It usually consists of three glass slides with two wall enclosures and is designed in a classy diamond shape. But this shape is not meant for aesthetic pleasures alone. The shape means the corner bathroom enclosure will only take up enough space needed for you to go about your business without any obstructions.
Let's talk measurement: what are the standard neo-angle shower dimensions
Let’s get technical and look at the usual dimensions and characteristics of a typical neo-angle shower enclosure.
When considering the dimensions of your neo-angle enclosure, the most important measurement is the door, as the dimensions for all the other parts of the enclosure depend on it. There is no specific door size, but the width of a standard corner shower door is usually between 22" and 36". If it goes beyond these, adjustments will have to be made.
The dimensions of the insides are also important because even though the neo-angle showers are meant to conserve space, you have wasted money and time if the insides do not have enough space. Your shower enclosure should have enough space for comfortable usage by you and anyone else using it.
The standard measurement is usually 36 inches wide and 36 inches deep. However, you can find some as wide as 59 inches and as deep as 72 inches. The sizes depend on the people using it and are different for every family. Depending on the size of the shower, you might have from 1 to 3 panels in the front.
The height of neo-angle showers usually falls between 72 and 96 inches, with the most common height being 72 inches.
The next important factor to consider is the angles. The beauty and functionality of the neo-angle showers come from their angles. There is a corner of the shower that projects out and takes up more space than is necessary. The neo-angle showers reduce this projection on a 45- degree angle.
Shower design options to choose from
The beauty of the neo-angle showers is that they are customizable. They are available in a broad range of styles and dimensions. You can decide to be a bit old school and go for the framed neo-angled shower, or you can be trendy and go for the semi-frameless or frameless corner showers. Whatever design you choose, run it by experts and only choose after you have been advised on the advantages of each option.
But your ability to customize the corner shower doors does not end here. You can decide on the color of the hardware and how thick you want the glasses to be. You can choose the full enclosure or transom (glass panel above the door) option. Your corner neo-angle showers also allow you to choose what sides your doors open on and the type of walls you want. This level of flexibility is what makes neo-angle doors so appealing.
What to expect when getting neo-angled shower doors?
If this is your first time installing a neo-angle shower enclosure, you might be having second thoughts and wondering if getting one is the right choice for you.
Where a neo-angle layout fits
A neo-angle enclosure can leave more floor space outside the shower. Check the entrance and nearby fixtures to see whether that tradeoff works in your bathroom.
How a neo-angle enclosure looks
A frameless neo-angle enclosure gives the shower a clean, modern look.
Because the layout is custom, you can choose the glass, the hardware finish and which side the door opens on to suit the room.
Neo-angle cost and upkeep
Every enclosure is custom priced. The layout matters most: each angle and miter adds fabrication cost. Glass thickness, glass type and hardware finish also affect the price.
Upkeep is simple. Glass wipes clean, and a squeegee after each shower keeps water spots and soap film from building up.
Tempered glass and safety
Tempered glass is safety glass, but it can still break and cause injury. Do not treat a damaged shower panel as safe to use; ask a qualified glass professional to assess it.
A well-fitted corner enclosure keeps most of the water inside the shower, so less of it ends up on the bathroom floor.
Conclusion
A neo-angle enclosure is worth considering for a corner shower. It can be customized to the opening and can leave more floor space outside the shower.