A custom glass shower enclosure can make a small bathroom feel bigger, brighter and more open, often for less than the cost of a walled-in shower, according to Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls owner Justin Eimers.

“We've been designing and building custom showers for more than 20 years,” states Justin, who has a background in construction and in antique car restoration, a field that places a premium on fit and finish.

According to Justin, Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls distinguishes itself from competitors through a key feature: an expansive showroom that allows customers to view products firsthand.

“It's tempting, these days, to browse Pinterest for shower ideas,” notes Justin. “But many of the pictures on Pinterest are AI-generated, and sometimes you just can't do what the pictures portray. In our Tea, SD showroom, you can see what actually can be done.”

“We commonly hear people say, 'I wish I would have known what was possible; I would have changed things in the build process.'” Justin explains, adding, “Some people are visionary, but they need to know the functionality of it, too.”

“A custom shower is the 'in' thing today,” Justin adds. “It makes your bathrooms, which are often small to begin with, look much bigger.” Unlike a walled shower, a glass enclosure doesn't block out light or make a space feel closed in.

“It feels richer and not as dark,” Justin continues. “It's more of a clean environment because it lets the light into the shower and allows you to show off your beautiful, expensive tile.”

Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls can also apply a hydrophobic coating that makes showers easier to clean.

“Glass is porous under a microscope,” explains Justin, “and the product we use will fill in the porous area, making a covalent bond with the glass.”

“Hard water spots and soap scum will dry on the treated surface and can be cleaned off easily without using abrasives,” Justin adds. The coating does not free the homeowner from maintenance, he notes, but makes upkeep much easier.

“Homeowners and contractors alike can expect a quick turnaround,” Justin shares. “Most commonly, the installation will take place three weeks after we are out measuring the job. As for budget expectations,” he states, “installing shower glass is often less expensive than putting in a wall.”

Justin encourages both homeowners remodeling their existing bathrooms and those working with a contractor or a designer on a new home to come out to the Glass Doctor of Sioux Falls' Tea, SD showroom and browse the possibilities firsthand. “I've invested a lot of money in this showroom for builders, designers and their customers to use,” he states. “It's something no one else has.”

At the showroom, visitors can meet experts who can help them envision what is possible and guide them toward a decision.

“It's a great environment,” Justin adds. “Just walk in.”