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16 Stylish Shower Curtain Ideas
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Anyone can wax poetic about the romance of a claw-foot tub, but rarely does anyone have anything that nice to say about a shower curtain. Memories of thin plastic sheets in communal dorms, locker rooms, and shared apartments have given shower curtains a bad rep over the years. To most, a shower curtain is a necessity—and never a delight.
We urge you to shrug off your preconceived notions and think of them as a chance to add texture and balance to your bathroom. Shower curtains are the centerpiece of small bathrooms, and they offer ample opportunity to instantly upgrade any bathroom.
Sure, you can't soak in it nor will you pay attention to it mid-shampoo. But, every time you or a guest walks in, it will be there waiting to make an impression. Invest a little time and thought and browse these 16 stylish shower curtain ideas to get you started.
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Design: Etch Design Group, Photo: Cate Black Photography
Echo the color of your tile with a simple shower curtain that has just a border of detail. If you already have great color in your bathroom, this shower curtain will look more personal while still letting your other design choices take center stage. The vertical border also doesn't compete with the curved tiles.
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Design: Etch Design Group, Photo: Cate Black Photography
The tight lines of detail on this shower curtain evoke formal parchment and leather-bound first editions. Adding a bit of darkness to the white curtain helps the room flow and guides the eye to travel from tile to curtain to tile.
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Design: Etch Design Group, Photo: Cate Black Photography
A pink bathroom will never go out of style. Because it rests just above the tub and is a couple shades darker, the design on this shower curtain acts as a frame for the tile and the gorgeous copper spouts. Keeping it in the color family keeps it cohesive.
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Design: Etch Design Group, Photo: Sophie Epton
A textured white shower curtain feels at home in a bathroom that's already busy (in the best way) with wallpaper, colored tiles, and built-in shelving.
It adds just enough visual interest, and the cloth warms up the bright-white tile.
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Design: Black Lacquer Design, Photo: Mary Costa
This curtain has us questioning if it's a ball gown or a shower curtain. It doesn't matter—we're amending our goals of owning a vintage claw-foot tub to owning a vintage claw-foot tub with a dramatic, floor-sweeping curtain like this one.
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Design: Kimberlee Marie Interiors, Photo: John Granen
Don't want to fully commit to color? Opt for a dip-dye curtain. Bonus points if you take care to line it up to your valve.
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Design: Michelle Lisac Interior Design, Photo: Jennie Corti
Remember what we said about that thin plastic sheet? This textured white shower curtain is the solution. It's clean and simple, and the slight texture keeps it from looking shiny or stark next to all of the white tile.
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Design: Michelle Lisac Interior Design, Photo: Jennie Corti
A shower curtain with a large pattern or scene can be whimsical but still tasteful, especially if you choose natural designs in neutral color palettes, like these sparse trees or a palm toile in gray.
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Design: Studio Ten 25, Photo: Shayna Fontana
At first glance, this shower curtain looks more like couch upholstery than it does anything else, but the thick weave and pattern as well as the rich color beautifully contrast the room and geometric lines of the tile.
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A waffle weave shower curtain reminds one of a plush, luxurious hotel robe, and it can add a bit of coziness to a small, windowless bathroom. Plus, it looks great with gold hooks.
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ERIN WILLIAMSON DESIGN
Nothing can compete with a copper claw-foot tub. It's an unmovable, unstoppable force of design and luxury, and the rest of the bathroom just has to fall in step.
Heather gray curtains keep this vintage bathroom grounded in the present, and their shortened length makes so that they don't distract from the pièce de résistance.
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TYLER KARU DESIGN + INTERIORS
Matching your towels with the same fabric and color of shower curtain is a pro-level move.
The weight and warmth contrast the cool blue tiles, helping to make them pop even more. The brownish rust color also unites the wood with the rest of the room.
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ASHLEY MONTGOMERY DESIGN
The sheerness of this curtain prevents it from blocking the window, and it casts a soft, filtered light in this classic black and white bathroom. The horizontal pattern keeps it from being too sheer though, or otherwise, you'd be distracted by the outline of shower knobs and such.
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DAZEY DEN
If you're painting your bathroom a bold color, you might want to avoid choosing a solid shower curtain. It can divide up the space and make it look blocky, which you especially want to avoid when you're blessed with such high ceilings. like this bathroom by Dazey Den.
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DESIGN: MINDY GAYER, PHOTO: VANESSA LENTINE
This curtain's white top and bottom help make the ceiling feel taller than it actually is, as they perfectly line up with the tub-shower combo and almost blend in.
The proportions and the ultra-thin stripes keep it from being too loud next to the art and tiled floor, too.
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DESIGN: MINDY GAYER, PHOTO: VANESSA LENTINE
You don't have to choose a plain shower curtain if your bathroom has dramatic tile. Pair a large-format pattern with a smaller, more delicate pattern, and you can have the best of both worlds.
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Making Your Bathroom Look Larger With Shower Curtain Ideas
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In most bathrooms, the ability to get ready for your day and have enough space to move around can often be a challenge. Your bathtub and shower area can often be an area that is forgotten when considering space saving, and utilizing a shower curtain can save valuable space.
Shower curtains are versatile, can change with your decor, and don’t require a lot of space to open and close a shower door.
If you have been trying to find more space and make your bathroom look larger, consider a shower curtain with these helpful ideas.
1. Use Shower Curtains to Add Fashion
View in galleryShower curtains have come a long way in home decorRemember when shower curtains weren’t fashionable and they only came in a few colors and styles? What was once associated with college dorms and small apartments have now become fashionable and attractive. Depending on your bathroom decor a ruffled fabric will work nicely with your romantic-inspired bathroom or a high contrast colored variety will match the rest of your sleek and modern bathroom nicely. Shower curtains can be pulled back to add visual space to your bathroom interiors and pep up your interior’s styling.
2. Use Shower Curtains to Increase Your Bathroom Size
View in galleryShower curtains can enhance any bathroomWho doesn’t need more space in their bathroom? Shower curtains are a great option for bathrooms that don’t want to install glass enclosure doors or don’t have enough room for the swing of the door.
Many shower curtains install on low profile tracks on the ceiling to enable the curtain to stay open while making your bathroom feel larger. Also, consider adding a valance or hang a decorative fabric for a formal approach to your bathtub/shower area. These curtains can also have a liner placed behind the fabric curtain to ensure water doesn’t damage the valance and decorative curtain.
3. Use Shower Curtains to Add Drama
View in galleryShower curtain can hide hard and cold tile unlike a clear glass doorView in galleryShower curtain valance ideas for a formal bathroomView in galleryAdd drama to your bathroom with rich drapery fabricShower curtains can also serve another purpose, adding drama and setting the scene for a gorgeous bathtub/shower wall. Consider draping fabric from the ceiling to add softness to a hard ceramic tile or boring bathtub/ shower area. A dramatic bathroom shower curtain is perfect for a guest bathroom or even a master bathroom that needs a dramatic, more grown-up feeling, eye-catching focal point.
Use decorative sheets, fabrics, and even window treatment material to beautify your shower area. Hang fabric from the ceiling to add visual height and make your bathroom look and feel larger. Add colorful wallpaper, and decorative bath accessories to complement your bathroom shower curtain. Think of your shower as a window wall and you will be surprised at the creative possibilities.
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4. Get an Extra Long Floor to Ceiling Shower Curtain
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Taking shower curtains all the way from the ceiling to the floor is a great way to make your bathroom seem bigger. It doesn’t matter which pattern or print you use for your shower curtain, using an extra long shower curtain adds drama and impact to your bathroom design. If you’re getting a single-color shower curtain, try to stick with light shades to keep things from looking cramped. Mount curtain rods close to the floor and choose shower curtains long enough to puddle on the floor for a sophisticated look.
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5. Buy a Patchwork Shower Curtain for a Big Look
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Keeping patterns and prints large on your shower curtain can help keep the shower curtain from making your bathroom look small. Just because you’re trying to make the bathroom look larger doesn’t mean that you have to keep it white. Keeping the bathroom in neutral shades may make it look larger, but it can make it look plain, too. This do-it-yourself patchwork shower curtain gives your bathroom design an eclectic, bohemian look. The great part is you can modify the fabrics in the design to match any color scheme you want to use. (via Sew Can She)
6. Match the Shower Curtain to the Walls
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Matching the color of your shower curtain to the walls can help give your entire bathroom a unified look. Without any color changes to break up the space, your bathroom will look like one large whole instead of many fragmented elements. Keeping the shower curtain the same color as the walls allows you to include a print or pattern without breaking up the look of the space too much.
Sticking with a vertical pattern can help accentuate high ceilings. (via Fabric.com)
7. Go with a White on White Shower Curtain
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Sticking with white is one of the most popular ways of making a room look larger than it actually is, and it’s a popular color in bathrooms because it makes the room look sanitary. White is also the most reflective color that you can use in an interior design, meaning any artificial or natural lighting that hits it will naturally be bounced around the room to give it a light and airy feel. Choosing a shower curtain with a small accent trim like this curtain from Room for Tuesday lets you go with a white-on-white look while still adding a soft touch to break up the space. (via Room for Tuesday)
8. Use All Caps to Make a Shower Curtain Statement
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If you want to keep your bathroom looking big, one way to make a statement is to choose a shower curtain with a big typeface of a funny or inspiring quote.
Impact font keeps this look big and bold. Using a graphic font for your shower curtain focal point instead of a pattern makes your shower curtain look whimsical and contemporary. This statement shower curtain from A Beautiful Mess will make you laugh in the morning no matter how sleepy you are. (via A Beautiful Mess)
9. Go with Large Horizontal Colorblock Stripes Shower Curtain
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Vertical patterns make your bathroom look taller, but large horizontal stripes are a good way to make your bathroom look wider. If you want your bathroom to look colorful without looking small, the key is to keep each section of the color large so it doesn’t break up the look of the room too much. Bright tropical colors are a good way to set off a white background in the bathroom, too.
10. Add A Textured Shower Curtain, Not Color
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To keep a monochromatic white bathroom interesting, be sure to add some texture to your shower curtain for a more airy and romantic feel.
Frilly ruffles are a great addition to a semi-sheer shower curtain to make you feel like you’re taking a soaking bath on top of a cloud. (via Create/Enjoy)
11. Use A See-Through Print Shower Curtain
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For small bathroom spaces, sometimes the best way to keep a shower curtain from making your bathroom look cramped is to use one that’s see-through. Pair a transparent shower curtain material with a fun graphical print to help keep it from feeling like you’re taking a shower in plastic wrap. (via A Beautiful Mess)
12. Include a Dark Outline on a Light Shower Curtain
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Pairing a white shower curtain with a white wall can make the room look bigger, but it can also wash everything out and make it hard for the eye to focus on any focal point in the room. To avoid this, choose a white shower curtain with a dark border outline or trim. This helps set the shower curtain out visually from other light-colored items in the room and gives you an accent color that you can use in other areas.
You can also incorporate this dark trim color in bathroom rugs or countertop accessories to help unify the look into one large cohesive space. (via Cypress Street Home)
13. Go with an Iridescent Shower Curtain Look
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Along with using white to help reflect light in the bathroom to make it look larger, you can also look at reflective surfaces. Choose an iridescent material or any other reflective material such as sequels or holographic sparkles to bounce light around the room and create the optical illusion that it’s bigger than it is. Iridescence is a great way to add just a little touch of color to an otherwise light-colored or neutral bathroom. (via POPSUGAR)
14. Use An Ombre Shower Curtain to Lead the Eye
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If you’ve got a small bathroom, you’ll have to use some visual tricks to make the room appear larger. Ombre is a design technique that starts with one dark end of a gradient and gradually lightens. The eye is drawn to the lightest lights and the darkest darks in the room, so having both on the shower curtain at opposite ends helps draw the eye upward, making the room feel spacious.
Ombre is also a good way to include some darker colors without them being overwhelming. (via Wonderful DIY)
15. Use an Accent Color in Your Shower Curtain
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Keeping your bathroom mostly pale or white can help keep the room from feeling claustrophobic, but it doesn’t exactly give you much to work with in terms of putting your own personal touch on the space. Install a DIY indigo-dyed shower curtain to act as your accent wall or focal point in the room. This allows you to add a bold custom color without overwhelming the space. (via In Color Order)
16. Stencil a Geometric Design on Your Shower Curtain
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If you’re going to go with a pattern on your shower curtain, the best way to help the pattern make the room look larger instead of smaller is to keep it geometric. Geometric designs let you go with a slightly smaller pattern while still giving the room an organized look. Combined with a neutral wall, this stenciled look can help your room feel contemporary and spacious.
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17. Use Colorful Patterned Shower Curtains to Brighten Dark Bathrooms
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A dark color palette in your bathroom can make the room look closed-in and small. Help make it look bigger with a bright pop of color by incorporating dramatic, colorful prints. These types of shower curtains are especially helpful in decorating alcoved tubs and shadowy areas that might seem dim or cheerless otherwise. (via Home Design Lover)
18. Go with a Clear Shower Curtain
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If you’ve got a truly tiny bathroom, the best way to make it look bigger is to make the shower curtain completely transparent. This allows you to see into the shower and all the way from one end of the room to the other for the maximum visual space possible. (via Apartment Therapy)
19. Use a Botanical Print to Bring the Outdoors In
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Since they remind visitors of the great outdoors, botanical prints are an intriguing way to make a room feel bigger while also making it feel cozier at the same time.
Botanical prints come in a wide variety of different aesthetics to fit your bathroom no matter how the rest of your home is decorated. (via DIY Network)
20. Keep Graphic Designs on Shower Curtains Big and Simple
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Using solid-colored shower curtains is the easiest way to keep the shower curtain from making the bathroom feel small, but a plain shower curtain in any color can be boring. If you’re planning on using a graphic design, be sure to use a large image to help keep the room from looking cluttered. Check out this Swiss cross shower curtain design from The Wicker House for an example of how to pull this minimalist look off. (via The Wicker House)
They take up a lot of visual space and are often the focal point in the bathroom, so picking out the right shower curtain is important if you’re trying to make your bathroom look larger. Choosing light shades, bright colors, transparent materials, and organized prints can help keep your shower curtain from cramping your style.
Shower curtains have gotten a bad reputation in the past for being utilitarian, boring, and ugly. Instead of thinking of the past with shower curtain reputations, use these helpful ideas to inspire your bathroom. Go ahead, get more space in your bathroom with these ideas and see how your bathroom will instantly look better!
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Thin, shapeless oilcloth that sticks to the body, flashy, colorful prints, edges yellowed from water and soap - until now, many people imagine this picture when they hear the phrase "bath curtain". But things are no longer the same: in recent years, the shower curtain has undergone a real evolution and is no longer considered a dubious accessory. Modern models look stylish, they are easy to fit into almost any project. There is an alternative - frame structures. Let's talk about it.
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It performs several tasks at once.
The main ones can be formulated as follows.
- Protection. The main task is to protect the floor, furniture, textiles, plumbing and other surfaces and objects in the room from water and soap.
- Zoning. This is especially important for large and combined bathrooms. The curtain allows you to separate the bathing area, making it more private.
- Decoration. A curtain or a screen can hide the flaws of the room, complement the overall style or become an accent, complete the interior, add coziness.
Today there really is plenty to choose from. But first you have to decide which bath curtains will be better in your case: soft, frameless, or rigid, framed.
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These are well-known PVC or textile sheets. They have their own advantages.
- Simple, fast installation. It is enough to fix the cornice and hang the canvas. No special knowledge or skills are required.
The whole procedure will take several minutes. - Large selection. Whatever colors, patterns and patterns you like - in ordinary and online stores you can find a model that suits your interior.
- Price. There are products for every wallet: inexpensive, medium category and quite expensive.
- Easy to change if the curtain gets tired over time.
- Suitable for bathtubs of all sizes and shapes. For example, you can choose a corner bath screen if the plumbing is adjacent to the wall with only one end or has a rounded shape.
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But this is more likely to apply to inexpensive canvases. Products made from modern materials with proper care can maintain an attractive appearance for years.
Rigid structures
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These are glass or plastic barriers. They are chosen by those for whom the following advantages are important.
- Fully sealed. Glass or plastic screen reliably protects against splashes.
- Long service life. Such screens can be used for many years, it is enough just to clean them regularly and monitor the health of the mechanisms.
- Space saving. This is especially true in small bathrooms. Glass or plastic fencing does not take up much space, does not visually hide the space and does not darken.
- Style. If you can make a mistake with the choice of color and texture of the textile model and spoil the interior, then the glass one will be appropriate almost always.
There are also disadvantages: more complicated installation, high price.
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In stores, you can still find thin curtains that are inconvenient to use.
But there are others, better and more elegant, which fit perfectly into modern interiors. So, what are curtains made of today? Vinyl
Quite a large category of products. This includes common PVC, that is, polyvinyl chloride. It is thin PVC sheets that often stick. Therefore, it is better to choose denser options.
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Let's list all options.
- PVC is plastic, thick oilcloth. Over time, a yellowish coating from soap and shower gels can form on it. In the machine, such fabrics are not washed. You can try to scrub the stains with a sponge.
- EVA, ethylene vinyl acetate, is another vinyl material, but unlike PVC, it does not contain chlorine and is considered more environmentally friendly. At the same time, it differs in density, strength, elasticity.
- PEVA or polyethylene vinyl acetate. It also does not contain chlorine and is considered environmentally friendly.
Slightly less dense than EVA. Both EVA and PEVA are also not recommended for machine washing.
All three versions are absolutely waterproof.
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Polyester
100% synthetic material. Polyester threads are obtained from petroleum products. This fabric is considered one of the most durable and wear-resistant, which does not prevent it from being very light and drying quickly. It turns out an almost ideal set of characteristics for textiles in the wet zone.
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What are polyester bath screens? There are two options: from pure polyester and with the addition of natural fibers.
Pure polyester curtains don't look like oilcloth. Due to the peculiarities of the fabric, they fall off in beautiful even folds and do not stick. Polyester is usually further treated with a water-repellent impregnation, and it becomes completely waterproof. Curtains made of this material can be washed, not only by hand, but also in a typewriter. The main thing is to follow the temperature recommendations.
Second option: mixed fabric. For example, polyester + linen or polyester + cotton. A ratio of 90 × 10 is usually maintained, where 90% are artificial fibers and 10% are natural. Such canvases look even more elegant and noble. To cope with the main task, splash protection, special impregnation allows them. Items can be machine washed. Perhaps their only drawback is their rather high price.
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Natural bathroom curtain textiles
Such models are usually made to order, ready-made in stores are difficult to find.
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Choose cotton, linen or bamboo for sewing. The fabric must be treated with water-repellent impregnation and antibacterial to avoid the appearance of mold and fungus. Usually they resort to additional protection: on the inside they hang a thin white or transparent canvas made of vinyl or polyester, and on the outside - a decorative one made of natural fabric. In this case, the design is very similar to window decor: a combination of tulle and thick curtains.
Of course, this option is the most expensive. But it allows you to create interesting visual solutions. And it is often chosen by designers.
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Bathroom cornices
Available in the following shapes:
- Straight. These are suitable for a standard straight bath, surrounded by walls on three sides.
- Arc-shaped. Used for corner and rounded bathtubs.
- Rectangular. Suitable if the bath is adjacent to only one wall and you need to protect the other three sides.
- L-shaped or angled. For bathtubs that are adjacent to two walls, and one end and one long side remain free.
- There are models in the form of an oval and a circle, which are attached not only to the walls, but also to the ceiling. They are used either for free-standing bowls or when they want to create a certain style in the room.
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Cornices today are made from a variety of materials.
Among them: plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, steel - plain or in chrome color. Curtain holders
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Let's single out several types.
- Hooks are the easiest option. And inexpensive. At the same time, it is very convenient to use. The curtain can be hung or replaced without removing the curtain rod.
- Eyelets - cutouts in the material, reinforced with metal plates. Curtains with such fastening are more expensive. They are not so easy to take off or put on: you have to dismantle the cornice.
- Rings. They are strung on a cornice, and the canvas itself is suspended from the rings with the help of loops. You can replace the curtain without removing the cornice.
- Hinges. This type of fastening is more likely to be found on a custom-made curtain. Looks even more decorative. But it can complicate the movement of the curtain. In addition, to replace it, the eaves will have to be removed.
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Here, rather, it is important to feel the general “mood” of the interior and select an accessory in unison.
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If you are afraid of making a mistake, a plain white matte textile curtain will be a win-win choice in most cases. Or, alternatively, you can use a completely transparent, almost invisible canvas.
If you are ready for experiments, abstract prints and geometric patterns, floral ornaments are in trend. But large colorful images of the underwater world or tropical landscapes are unlikely to add style to the interior.
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Based on material
Fences are made of glass or plastic on a metal frame.
- Tempered glass is used, resistant to mechanical damage. Manufacturers also cover it with a special film so that in the event of a strong blow, it does not shatter into thousands of fragments, but only crack. Glass can be transparent or frosted. Such structures are completely sealed, durable. Outwardly combine simplicity and elegance. They are the ones that interior designers like to use in their projects. But glass bathroom curtains are the most expensive.
- Plastic models are much cheaper. They are also waterproof, durable and with proper care will last for years. However, they lose their attractive appearance faster, they can change color due to water and soap. Washing them is much more difficult, not all cleaning products are suitable.
By type of opening
Rigid models also differ in the opening mechanism.
- Stationary screens - fixed design. It is constantly in one place and covers only the shower area.
- Sliding - the doors open like a compartment. This model allows you to close the entire bath. This saves space.
- Swing. Not suitable for every room. In a small space, opening doors like this can be inconvenient.
- Folding (or "accordion"). Another option for narrow small bathrooms. When folded, it does not take up much space.
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In addition to the main function - to protect the surrounding area from splashes, curtains in the bathroom are an important part of the interior.
To create a relaxing and at the same time invigorating atmosphere in this small room, you need to choose the right curtains. For a competent choice, it is not enough to view photos of bathroom curtains placed in the catalogs and brochures of manufacturers. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with their advantages and disadvantages. Content
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The range of materials from which curtains are made is quite extensive:
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is cheap, but does not shine with quality, so it will not last long. It breaks easily and quickly becomes dirty, and it is difficult to clean. Often there is mold on it. But, despite the serious disadvantages, due to its low cost, it is still popular.
Polyester textile
The main advantage of this material is the fabric base, which provides high wear resistance. There are no difficulties with care, since it is permissible to use a washing machine for washing and, if required, bleaching. The cost is quite affordable.
Plastic
Its main disadvantage is considered to be low fastening strength. Since it does not have a fabric base, it is easily damaged by careless handling. Over time, its surface begins to crack and darken.
Plastic curtains can be plain, patterned, stone imitation. There are options with reproductions of famous paintings.
Glass
Glass curtains are rigid varieties. They are used for showers and rectangular bathtubs. Attached to a metal frame. Available in clear or tinted. Models with mirror or mosaic inserts are especially spectacular. Looks great in bathrooms with glass items such as shelves.
One of the pluses is the ability to visually expand the room.
This type of curtain is made of impact-resistant glass, but if the strength threshold is exceeded, it can break.
Vinyl (silicone)
Vinyl (silicone)
Curtains made of it are more practical than those of polyethylene, since its strength is much higher. They serve for a long time and can be cleaned in the washing machine, but you can not wring out and iron. Strong contamination is easily removed with bleach.
Available in transparent or patterned fabrics. A wide range of colors can satisfy any request.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate combines the advantages of glass and plastic. The advantages also include safety, since the composition does not contain components harmful to health. Caring for it is more complicated than for fabric species. Stores offer these curtains in embossed or matte patterns, as well as sheer or tinted options.
Fabric
Fabric is usually used to separate areas in shared bathrooms.
Fabric curtains in the bathroom are hung on a cornice, string, baguette. The original will be the use of eyelets and loops. Despite the impregnation of the fabric with hydrophobic compounds, which is easily washed off, the service life of such curtains is short.
Design classification
Rigid curtains (glass, plastic, polycarbonate) can be made in a variety of designs:
Sliding, which are very popular. They are good because they provide reliable protection against water seepage. If there are any electrical appliances in the bathroom, this type of curtain is the most reliable option.
Depending on the design of the bathroom and its size, sliding curtains are assembled from a different number of shutters. Thanks to various design registration and color, such curtains harmoniously fit into any interiors.
Foldable. This design folds easily and compactly, so it does not take up much space. It consists of several parts and is mounted on the wall.
Therefore, there should be no protruding objects on the wall (shelves, plumbing, etc.).
Rotary. It is preferable to install them in a large bathroom so that the doors do not rest against the wall when opened. Models with inward and outward opening are produced.
Panel, designed to enclose the installation site of the shower. Therefore, they are inexpensive, but very functional.
Combined. In such designs, part of the curtain is fixed, while the other opens when rotated or shifted to the side.
Screen. Such curtains are used to close the shower area. When folded, they take up little space. For their manufacture, colored or frosted glass is used, stained glass models are produced. Screens do a good job with the main function, but their design is not strong enough. If handled carelessly, the fasteners of the sections break easily.
Curtain options for corner bath
Due to the nature of the corner bath, not all types of curtains are suitable for it.
By design, corner curtains are:
Hinged, which can open inward, outward or in both directions. Installing them in a small bathroom is problematic, but for a large room they will be just right.
Sliding (coupe) are good for everyone, but the fastening of the rollers on the doors is not strong enough. Therefore, when buying, you need to pay special attention to them.
The accordion does not require much space for folding, so the edge of the bathtub opens completely, which is important if it is small.
Sliding screens are preferred for small bathrooms because no space is required to extend the corner screen, either outside or inside.
There are original designs in which curtain rods in the bathroom are not needed. If desired, it is permissible to equip a corner bath with a satin or polyethylene curtain. To do this, you will have to buy a special corner profile, fix it on perpendicular walls and hang a curtain.
