Shower Rod & Curtain Ideas

By Home & Garden Last updated Sunday, June/30/2024

Learn some shower rod and curtain ideas.Shower image by Semfamily from Fotolia.com

Shower rods and curtains are staples in all types of bathrooms. While they are functional at keeping water off the floor and in the shower, they can look quite dull. Fortunately, there are several tips you can use to spruce up your curtains.

Curved Shower Rods

Install curved shower rods in your bathroom. These rods can create the illusion of having more space while you are in the shower. As its name suggests, the curving means that the curtains will extend to the outside of the bathtub but the actual curtain and liner may be pulled inside the tub to prevent water leakage. Using curved rods also will create a unique look for the curtain when it hangs. It creates a subtle and soft flow of lines.

One way to add style to your curtains is to purchase rolling shades that you can use as a blank canvas. Paint your favorite patterns and graphics. Use solids or stripes, whatever suits your tastes. For children's bathrooms, your can sponge-paint images to create fish, ducks or flowers.

For a minimalist and Asian look, use rice paper shower curtains. They are not actual rice paper sheets but are made of vinyl designed to look like rice paper. The simplicity of plain rice paper curtains will blend well with any bathroom décor. For an all-white bathroom, plain rice paper curtains can create an overall peaceful ambiance, giving your bathroom a spa-like appeal.

For a more functional approach, purchase mildew-resistant shower curtains. Pick those with pockets. These extra storage places can provide you space for shampoos, soaps and bath washes. This way, you can conveniently reach for your bathroom essentials when bathing. Mildew-resistant shower curtains with pockets come in a variety of colors and prints. You may opt for plain, solid-colored ones or go funkier with graphics and prints. Design possibilities are endless. Paint from scratch if you want to.

To save space in the shower, you can use double rods. By using double shower rods, you will have extra space for hanging towels and clothes. These rods are installed using hardware instead of simply being affixed using a spring tension rod. Having a place to hang your towel will be very convenient for anyone using the bathroom. It provides easy access while not taking up too much space.