Frameless shower doors and customized glass accents give homeowners so much ongoing joy, it's an area best served by attention to detail, precision and quality-driven installations.
Steve Hood, owner of Shower Doors of Texas, says his team specializes in custom glass enclosures, including the design, fabrication and installation of shower doors and indoor spaces ranging from traditional to modern styles. "We especially enjoy providing luxurious, frameless shower doors that are custom-built, as well as decorative glass for projects such as cabinets, wine cellars and mirrors," he adds.
Frameless shower doors continue to reign in popularity during 2024, as they offer a seamless blend of elegance and functionality. Steve says this shower approach is the best way to showcase tile and create a luxurious look in bathrooms, particularly given that applying open-concept floor plans or minimalist interior design opens up space.
Frameless shower enclosures and doors reportedly penetrated the overall market a couple decades ago. Because they didn't have metal or rubber framing, it made them more visually appealing. Frameless designs then gained popularity as they displayed creative tiles in shower units and made maintenance much easier, but gained real traction over the last five years.
Steve says without metal frames, there are fewer areas for dirt, grime and soap scum to accumulate in frameless showers. "Their smooth surfaces are easy to wipe clean, saving homeowners time and effort in their bathroom cleaning routines."
Uninterrupted lines and simple textures on frameless glass shower enclosures also bring a bathroom up to speed in terms of contemporary home décor styles. "Many people believe an upgraded shower experience can boost a home's resale value and appeal due to the addition of a frameless glass shower," Steve adds.
Steve says he noted: “While matte black or brushed bronze finishes may fade in and out of style, glass shower doors have long been a popular design choice. And the technology behind the glass itself continues to evolve."
In fact, Steve says they now can provide low-iron glass, which eliminates the green haze look. He adds that people with white and gray bathrooms really appreciate this crystal-clear touch.
The glass doors are manufactured with ShowerGuard glass, a brand that has a permanent surface layer that prevents corrosion and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Steve says unlike standard shower glass, ShowerGuard glass has a permanent protective layer bonded to the surface when it’s made so residue can’t penetrate and cause discoloration.
“The technology behind the glass continues to improve, and the materials we use are water-clear and stain-resistant,” Steve shares. “Whether we’re upgrading an existing space by adding a new door, working alongside a builder to elevate a new home, or helping a homeowner with a major renovation, our team stays up-to-date on the latest in shower door design and technology.”
Regarding wine rooms or wine-inspired spaces, Steve says they've converted various niches into wine palaces. "We've taken out walls to replace them with glass so the humidity could be controlled and the room can be kept cool. We've also adapted big hallways or places under stairs for storing wine," he shares.
Additional beveled or specialty glass projects have entailed sectioning off rooms in houses to create more sound-proof home offices that don't feel so confining.
The extended Hood family served as experts in shower door design and glass installation industry for nearly 25 years. What began as a family business founded by Steve’s father in Michigan was then continued for the second generation by Steve and his brother in Texas, starting in 2002.
"Integrity, ethical business values and community support are important to us. We offer military veteran discounts, and we're sponsoring Frisco Family Services as well as Folds Of Honor [a foundation and nonprofit organization that helps provide educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders]," Steve shares.
After an initial consultation and estimate, the Shower Doors of Texas team members help finalize the design, order materials and complete an installation. Complimentary quotes can be requested from the Shower Doors team and their showroom is located in Frisco at 10400 Frisco St., Ste. 201.
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"When quality matters, clients seek the timeless beauty and functionality of glass-related improvement projects we can provide to their homes or offices."
"Make style choices that will stand the test of time, as well as add timeless elegance to your space with a sturdy, easy to clean frameless glass shower," suggests Steve Hood, owner, Shower Doors of Texas.