According to recent surveys, about 4.85 million bathrooms were renovated throughout the North America in 2004. More astoundingly, the amount of money spent on kitchen and bath remodeling projects has tripled since 1993 and generally average between $6,500 and $11,600.

A main area of focus in the bathroom is the shower. While deep tubs remain popular, large and luxurious showers are taking center stage along with elegant, custom glass shower enclosures. While adding beauty, privacy and light to the bathroom, glass shower enclosures, like the Paragon(TM) series offered by Coastal Industries, make a statement of practical luxury and are a beautiful focal point. Adding steam and multiple body sprays is very trendy today. With all the time spent in the shower, a stunning and functional shower enclosure becomes a must.

With the shower in the lead and glass being the versatile and beautiful medium it is, other glass accents for the bath have also gained in popularity. Adams adds, "Today's bath is no longer an afterthought or a utilitarian space. With so much drama in design in place, who knows, next the bathroom may take the place of the kitchen as the area people congregate in during gatherings with family and friends!"

Extremely popular in today's spa-like baths are frameless shower doors. These doors create the illusion of the bathroom as one open space, larger than it actually is. Also popular are the new brushed and oil-rubbed finishes that complement the many fixture finishes available today. Whether framed or frameless, custom shower doors are often required to fit oversized shower and steam shower areas and to create a totally enclosed shower environment. 

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