What's in and what’s out for bath glass

In an informal poll of glass shop owners specializing in shower enclosure installations, e-glass weekly compiled a "what's in, what's out" list in the bathroom.  Though regional differences apply, clear and low-maintenance shower glass are in, while white finishes, and gold-veined antique mirror are out.

With more ins than outs in this category, 2007 looks to be a good year for the shower enclosure market.  Of course, there was unanimous agreement that shower curtains are out!

To comment on this in and out list, or to offer suggestions for next week’s in and out list for architectural glass, send us an e-mail.

IN	OUT
Finishes:
Oil rubbed bronze finish	Gold or white finish
Non-standard finishes that match proprietary hardware
Glass:
3/8 and 1/2-inch glass	3/16-inch glass
Clear glass	Obscure glass
Low-iron glass	Gold-veined antique mirror
Low-maintenance glass
Decorative options:
Acid-etched glass     Graphics     Screen-printed	Glue-chip
Patterned glass	Hammered glass
Low-iron patterned glass
Other:
Slumped glass sinks
Painted backsplashes
Antique and seedy glass for cabinets