There’s some debate over where the half-glass shower door trend got its start. Some point to Japan, where minimalist, spa-inspired design is the norm.

The great thing about a half-glass shower wall is that it allows you to enjoy the look of glass and the privacy of an opaque shower wall at the same time. This may be why Holmes Jr. is a fan of it.

Upgrading to a glass door for a tub and/or shower setup can make a huge decorative difference in any bathroom, along with the convenience of using a glass door in place of a shower curtain.

I Tried Everything to Clean a Glass Shower Door ... Even a Drill. Published March 17, 2025. Liam McCabe/NYT Wirecutter. By Liam McCabe. After a year and a half of neglect, ...

There’s some debate over where the half-glass shower door trend got its start. Some point to Japan, where minimalist, spa-inspired design is the norm.