A unique shower curtain may be just what your bathroom needs!

Glass Shower Doors:

• Glass shower doors can range in price from $300-$5000.  And don’t forget that the installation costs have to be calculated in somewhere as well.
• Installation is not a simple process.  Glass shower doors should be professionally installed so that you know they are safely hung and so that they fit snugly.  Improperly installed shower doors can lead to leaking problems, fogging problems, and can be dangerous if they can become unhinged or if the glass was not cut correctly, leading to cracks or breaking.
• Upkeep on shower doors can be a hassle.  Hanging shower doors – the kind that open just like a traditional room door – are not as problematic as sliding shower doors.  Sliding shower doors lie in a track similar to the track that sliding closet doors lie within.  These tracks can collect gunk, soap scum, and eventually build up mold.  Regular cleaning and scrubbing is needed to keep these tracks looking band new.  Both the hanging and sliding varieties also require daily wiping down to ensure that the glass remains clean and clear, otherwise soap scum can create an unsightly haze over the glass, hindering passage of light through the doors.
• Glass shower doors may not be family friendly.  If you have small children in your home, particularly children who still take baths, these doors may not be for you.  First, hanging shower doors are typically only used for shower only  bathing areas.  This means if you home contains a bath/shower combo, you will need to have sliding glass doors installed.  From experience, hanging on these doors is a favorite past-time for young children.  For obvious reasons this can be dangerous.  Sliding glass doors also do not typically create a relaxing atmosphere for your tub, which you may want when wishing to take a rejuvinating bubble bath.
• While shower doors come in several different varieities and may be customized for your home, you may be limited by your options.  A glass shower door cannot be changed out regularly as you personal style changes. 

Unique Shower Curtains:

• Unique shower curtains range in price from $20-$100, and installation is free!
• Installation is easy and simple.  Hang your curtain on unique curtain hooks, or if you choose to go with a hookless shower curtain, hang it directly on a curtain rod.
• Upkeep on shower curtains require little.  The cleaning of shower curtains is quick, easy, and painless.  Shower curtains can be thrown in the washer with a bit of vinegar.  This can be done every few months and your shower curtain will be grime free.
• Shower curtains can be family friendly.  Shower curtains cannot break or shatter, thereby preventing any cutting hazards.
• Finally, a unique shower curtain is not permanent.  These shower curtains can be updated and change as your style changes, so as frequently as every 3-6 months.  Yet, because of their durability, if you so choose, you may keep the same curtain for 2-3 years if you love it.  There are several styles and themes to choose from.  For a family bathroom you could choose from princess shower curtains to cat shower curtains.  For an adult bathroom that is more sophisticated or stylish, options include southwestern shower curtains, black-and-white shower curtains, or Croscill shower curtains.  And don’t forget you have the option of going with fabric or vinyl.  
  

  A Croscill black-and-white shower curtain could be perfect for your bathroom!

Essentially, a unique shower curtain can provide your family with a more economic and versatile option.  Glass shower doors can be very dramatic and appealing, however, their cost and lack of flexibility stylistically, may mean they are not the best choice for you or your family.  Because of the dramatic price difference between glass shower doors and shower curtains, we recommend thinking thoroughly about all of the pros and cons for either option before making a final decision.