Still using a basic shower curtain to cover the space up? You can do much more than that! A shower curtain can highlight the style and colors, add interest and even make a statement, so I’d say it’s the cheapest way to renovate a bathroom – just for a couple of bucks, no effort or time required. Forget regular shower curtains and let’s take a look at some stylish and trendy options that will totally change the game.
Shower Curtain Measurements
If you have a custom-made shower, you will have to take some measurements, and the first one is height, so measure the height from the rail to the floor. Choose curtains that end at 2 inches above the floor for a stylish look. If you want a shorter curtain, it should still be 12 inches down the side of the tub. As for the width, your curtain should be slightly wider than the shower as it looks better with folds then without them. Add 12 inches to the width of the shower and here’s a perfect width for your curtain.
Banana leaf print will be perfect for a tropical bathroom, and if you add some details that match in colors, like towels here, the space will look even cooler.
The pastel blue bathroom is finished off with an orange ceiling and a beautiful blush curtain with a navy trim, a nice example of how to juxtapose colors.
This blush checked curtain perfectly matches the slim dusty pink tile in the bathing zone showing the attention to detail.
The neutral modern bathroom is made catchier with a bold color block curtain, a printed mat and a colorful towel.
Light brown semi-sheer curtains add color to the neutral bathroom and add a bit of elegance to the space.
The gorgeous whimsical bathroom shows off mustard wallpaper, marble tile, a bubblegum pink curtain and a brass stool.
The neutral bathroom with a blue floor is made bolder with a burnt orange vinyl curtain and a matching mat.
The modern neutral space is highlighted with a color block vinyl curtain, which is the only color splash here, and potted greenery.
The neutral bathroom is accented with a color block vinyl curtain, a bold mat and a bold ceiling.
The bathroom with a dark floor and stained ceiling is made lively with a color block striped currain, a bold mat and gold fixtures.
Shower Curtain Materials
The best ones are vinyl, polyester and cotton, and you can also find linen and hemp. The first two are water-resistant and very low-maintenance, so you won’t have to wash them more often than once in a season, cotton should be washed once a month but still better get a vinyl liner for cotton. Hemp and linen will require frequent washing. Consider getting curtains with anti-mildew and anti-bacterial coating, that will be the safest solution.
The colorful bathroom is done with green tile, a pink vanity, a bright checked curtain and a yellow towel.
The neutral farmhouse bathroom is finished off with a grey vanity, bold floral curtains for a touch of color, a woven basket to avoid boring looks.
The neutral bathroom is done with a grey pompom curtain and a neutral fringe rug to make it a bit boho and cool.
The neutral bathroom done in the shades of grey, with an elegant curtain and gold fixtures is pure chic.
The farmhouse bathroom is done with white tiles, a black vanity, a striped curtain, a basket, some towels and pretty decor.
Horizontal stripes are a way to make your bathroom look wider, great idea for a narrow space.
This refined extra long black curtain is a touch of chic and luxury, for an haute couture feel in the space.
The modern space with a black accent wall, open shelves with plants and a neutral curtain that refreshes the look of the black tiles.
If you are planning to use neutral curtains, take two to avoid basic looks and elevate the style of your bathroom.
This off-white linen curtain adds texture and interest to the bathroom and makes it more welcoming.
The neutral bathroom is filled with life using potted greenery and a bold orange vinyl curtain for a color splash.
Bring color and interest to the neutral bathing space with a super bold curtain like this one.
How To Choose A Shower Curtain?
Take a look at the style of the bathroom and its color scheme and decide what effect you’d like to get. Will you add a bold touch of color or will you match the existing palette? Will this color make your bathroom look smaller or it doesn’t matter? Do you want to add a playful touch or some texture to the style? If you are choosing something ultra-modern or want a dopamine decor effect, prefer a sheer colorful vinyl curtain, even a color block one to make a statement. If it’s a refined space, you can get something dark and elegant or bring the texture. Boho bathrooms look awesome with tassel, fringe and macrame curtains. Solid bold color curtains are perfect to add brightness to even a very moody bathroom, and neutral ones are great to refresh one but to avoid boring looks, take two instead of one. Get inspired to dress up your bathroom!
This blush curtain and matching towels add a subtle and delicate feel to the space and soften the black fixtures.
The whimsical pink bathroom shows off printed textiles: a shower curtain, towels, a mat, that add eye-catchiness.
The neutral bathroom is warmed up visually with a yellow tub and towels, some baskets and a cute printed curtain.
The bright space is done in emerald and pink, with an accenting carmine canopy over the tub just for a touch of elegance.
A semi-sheer checked curtain will add a bit of print to the space making it more eye-catching.
The green curtain matches the green door here, and these two are the only color accents in the space.
The black bathroom clad with Zellige tile, a black and white curtain to match the color and not to distract attention from the tile.
The cute space shows off blue Zellige tiles, a vintage vanity with a sink, a mirror in a red frame, a striped curtain with a red trim to match it.
The modern farmhouse space is done with planks, with grey ones on the walls, olive green ones on the tub and striped curtains for a cottage feel.
The contrasting space is done with black palnks, white appliances, an elegant tan curtain with a black stripe.
The neutral and airy bathroom is clad with beadboard, with a refined vintage tub and a striped curtain that repeats the pattern of the walls.
A tan linen curtain is sure to add texture to your bathroom, and though the color is quite neutral, together with other accents it will help to create a lovely coastal look.
The tan bathroom is done with tile, a tub and a ruffle curtain that gives the space a playful look.
The neutral bathroom is done with neutral tiles, a green tile floor, open shelves, bold decor and a fun terrazzo print curtain.
The moody bathroom done in navy is spruced up with a pink tropical curtain and a bold tile floor.
The green bathroom with neon green walls, emerald Zellige tile, a black tub, a frond print curtain and lots of plants.
The neutral bathroom is done with two green curtains, green towels and a rug for soft and natural touches of color.
Two curtains can substitute a shower screen, and will add an airy and soft touch to the bathroom design.
The tropical bathroom is done with bold print wallpaper, a pink tub and a color block vinyl curtain and a white vanity with shutter doors.
The neutral bathroom done with plaster walls, a tub, a white curtain with long fringe and a basket hemp for textural looks.
The white curtain is accented with macrame with long fringe, to give the bathroom a boho feel together with the rug and plant.
This elegant and sophisticated space required a light curtain, and here white is perfect, still it's chosen semi-sheer for a breezy look.
The white curtain with a black stripe repeats the color scheme of the bathroom and makes it more elegant and chic.
The neutral bathroom is done with a yellow curtain, a grene rug and some plants to vary the look and make it cooler and catchier.