Fabric Shower Curtains
Extra Long or Short - Fabric Shower Curtains and Bathrooms Go Together
Stepping into the tub is a joy when you can look at your new fabric shower curtains instead of those old dingy plastic ones. Shopping ideas abound so start thinking about decorating your bath in several ways and, don't forget the curtains.
Cheap verses quality
When you were in college, you probably had plastic shower curtains. You may even have had these when you rented your first apartment. As we get older, we become more concerned about how a room feels than how cheap something might be.
Plastic can save on money, but there is nothing like the look of fabric shower curtains to add warmth and flow to any bathroom. These are not as disposable, and that means you want to take care of them the right way. That is especially true if you have paid a bit of money for the right one.
Bathroom decor ideas expand with cloth
You are going to find more variety if you choose the fabric shower curtains over the plastic type anyway. You can find some neat and interesting patterns and colors with plastic, but fabrics are going to have the best variety in almost all categories.
In fact, in some stores, the only plastic types you can find are liners. They are traditionally just one color. With fabric, you can find an almost endless variety if you look around. You are going to find something to go with your décor no matter what you have done in your bathroom otherwise.
Styles of fabric shower curtains
Vintage Victorian themes are popular in bathrooms these days, which is why I came across a whole host of fabric shower curtains adorned with roses and lace.
Many of these tie back on the sides of the tub to give a draping effect that adds to the overall elegance and ambiance. I was a bit worried about having to keep my tub spotless with that type of revealing fabric shower curtain, but I learned that I could just add a liner in a coordinating shade to hide the tub from guests.
Another popular style for bathrooms today is the country look, and I found numerous fabric shower curtains that sport a variety of country themes and colors. In many cases, I had the option of purchasing an entire set of accessories for the bathroom that would serve to coordinate the entire space. This idea can be especially cute with whimsical themes like Americana, hearts, or birdhouses.
Shower curtain care
You are going to find that caring for your fabric shower curtains is actually a bit easier than caring for plastic. When you have hard water, for example, your liner is going to turn white after a while, if it is not already that color.
The minerals deposit and build up, and you may have no choice but to change the plastic liner. With fabric shower curtains, however, you can easily take them down and wash them to get rid of any problem. Best of all, they are protected by the liner so water and lime build up should not be a problem.
Matching your existing bath decorations
What is really fun is when you can find fabric shower curtains that go with the drapes that you have in your bathroom, if they are necessary, or the ones that you have in adjoining rooms. You can find these matched up in some places, but you may have to look online for the biggest variety.
Shopping tips
Local home improvement stores might carry what you want but, when you have a very out of the ordinary type of room decor, you may have to find your best options through the Internet anyway. You may want to start there when looking for the fabric shower curtains that you want. That may save you valuable time and money when shopping.
Taking your decorating steps
We spend a lot of time in our bathrooms, so we deserve a place that is decorated to our tastes. The right fabric shower curtains can bring it all together.
Now that you have some ideas, go through your bathroom inventory and make a plan. Set aside a weekend to really do it right and shop for your fabric shower curtains along with other accessories like mirrors, maybe some new tile for the bathroom floor without shelling out too much expense. Before you know it you have a new bath! Your perfect bath is only a click away! Now, what is your favorite color?