Open showers: when they work and when they don’t
In recent years, open showers with fixed glass have become popular, a very aesthetic solution that helps the bathroom appear larger and lighter visually. But, as Zubizarreta recalls, this type of design also has its rules. “If we opt for a fixed glass without a door, I recommend that the shower is at least 120 centimeters from the wall where the tap is, to prevent the water from leaking out.”
This recommendation responds to a purely practical question: when the space is too short, the water ends up escaping into the rest of the bathroom. Therefore, in open showers it is especially important that the length is sufficient for the water to fall into the shower area without invading the outdoor floor.
Clean and discreet screens
Another aspect that highlights is the importance of choosing the right screen. It is not only an aesthetic issue, but also a technical one. The interior designer is in favour of visually light and discreet solutions. “As for screens, I am very much in favour of solutions that are as clean as possible”.
This translates, in many cases, into designs with minimal or even hidden profiles. “Whenever possible, I recommend embedding the profiles inside the tile or wall, so that the minimum profile is visible.”
This type of solution achieves a much more elegant and modern effect, as the glass seems to emerge directly from the wall without visible frames. It is an increasingly common trend in contemporary bathrooms, where the aim is to reduce visual elements as much as possible.