I'm an interior designer and chose this door for a bathroom remodel for a client.  They were skeptical, at first, about having a door that doesn't span the entire width of their shower.  Now that it has been installed and they are using the shower, they absolutely love it!  It is the first thing they show their friends that come over to see their whole house renovation. They are also surprised how little water escapes from that open portion.  The few drops of water are a small trade-off for the cool, contemporary styling of the door. Plus, that's what bathmats are for! Great product, DreamLine.  Will be using you again for other projects.