Do you need to buy a new shower screen? Maybe your existing screen has broken, or perhaps it has started to look worn and scratched. Alternatively, you might be renovating your entire bathroom and need a new glass shower screen to complement the style you have chosen for the rest of the room. While you might think choosing a new screen is a simple process, don't rush into it. Shower screens are available in multiple styles, and you must take the time to find a screen that complements your bathroom in every way possible. Here are three things that you must consider when looking at potential shower screens.

Ease of use

Shower screens get used most days, and you don't want to spend time wrestling with the screen each morning before you go to work or come home tired in the evening. There are shower screens that open outwards. Some screens can slide into place, while there are also bi-fold shower screens that collapse to the side so you can access the shower. When deciding which screen would be best, think about the amount of available space as well as how easy the shower screen is to move. If your bathroom is small, a folding or sliding screen could save valuable space and let you access the shower without blocking another part of the room.

Strength and durability

Shower screens must survive regular use, but not all types of shower screens are perfect for everyone. Often, family life can be tough and young children aren't known for being gentle with anything. Frameless shower screens may look nice, but with a young family, a screen with a strong frame may be the best way to ensure that the screen survives and can still be used effectively after a few years.

Increasing light

Bathrooms are rarely large, and they don't often have big windows. Blocking what natural light is available by fitting a shower screen with a big frame will make the room seem smaller. Choosing a frameless or a partially framed shower screen can ensure that more light can flood into the bathroom. Having sufficient light is about more than being able to see what you are doing. Light can affect your mood and determine how you will feel for the day. By maximising the light in the room, you can ensure that you will start the day happier and ready to face all the challenges the day will bring.