Choosing Shower Curtains: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to adding accessories to your newly renovated bathroom, it's easy to immediately jump to choosing trendy bathroom mirrors, colorful bathroom vanity lighting, or a towel warmer. However, after you've selected and installed the major fixtures in your bathroom, you also need to think about window coverings.

Privacy in the bathroom is essential, and even if the windows are frosted glass, it's still a good idea to have another layer so that neighbors can't see your silhouette. There are many different shower curtain options available, but there are a few important things to consider before making a purchase. Let's discuss them in more detail in this article.

Shower Curtain Material

Even with good ventilation, a fan, and open windows, using the bathtub or shower creates a humid environment, and over time, shower curtains and blinds can become damp and mildewy. Mold is difficult to remove from curtains, and they need to be treated with special bleach and washed at high temperatures. To minimize the risk of mold growth, always choose shower curtains that are machine washable and not dry clean only. Always keep the windows open and the fan on while showering or bathing.

Opt for lightweight, water-resistant fabrics like polyester. They dry much faster than natural fabrics, and the likelihood of mildew growth is eliminated. Conversely, heavy fabrics like brocade or velvet take a long time to dry and are more difficult to care for. Curtains made from these fabrics are great for living rooms, for example, living room curtains or bedroom curtains. Wooden blinds are not the best choice for the bathroom. They are also prone to mold growth, so it is best to avoid them.

Shower Curtain Color and Design

Bathroom blinds or curtains should be an integral part of your color scheme or overall design. If you are trying to create a relaxing atmosphere in your bathroom, choose light-colored curtains with minimal pattern rather than dark shades. Shower curtains or blinds in a neutral shade of cream or white without any obvious pattern will go with most wall colors and accessories, so if you are one of those people who likes to completely change the look of their bathroom every few years, this is the best choice to avoid unnecessary expense.

If you have a very traditional Victorian bathroom, Roman shades can be a great choice, and they will also look very harmonious in a modern bathroom. Think about your overall style and try to keep that in mind as you think about what type of curtains or blinds you want and what color and pattern will be most suitable. If you are considering changing your bathroom suite in the near future, consider buying blinds or curtains that will go well with any bathroom style.

The whole point of having curtains or blinds in your bathroom is for privacy, so it is very important that your curtains or blinds fully cover the window. Carefully measure the size of the window and remember that curtains that are a couple of inches longer are better than too short. Blinds or curtains can be custom made in "Your Interior" salons so that they fit perfectly with the size of your window and the design of your bathroom.