How to Choose a Shower Curtain Rod | Home Guides

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The right shower curtain rod can enhance your bathroom decor.

A shower curtain makes a big statement in your bathroom, but it is important to consider the shower curtain rod as well. Shower curtain rods are available in a variety of styles and materials, and finding the perfect rod for your bathroom depends on a number of factors.

Decor

Look for a shower curtain rod to complement your bathroom’s decor. Things like wall coverings and colors as well as fixture styles and finishes should play into your decision. The pattern, style and material of the shower curtain you will be hanging from the rod is a big consideration and so are the types and colors of towels, bathmat and rugs.

Materials

Shower curtain rods can be both utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing. They are manufactured to be strong enough to hold up a shower curtain as well as damp towels hung over them to dry and they come in a variety of materials to enhance your bathroom. Most shower curtain rods are made of either plastic or metal. Shower curtain rods made of wood are also an option. A plastic rod that complements your bathroom style is a good way to enhance the room’s decor. Plastic rods come in many colors and are reasonably priced. Their only drawback is that they are not as durable as metal rods. A chrome rod works well with chrome light fixtures, faucets and towel bars and gives the room a modern touch. A shower curtain rod with a brass finish will work well in an Old World-influenced room while one of wood would be a good choice for a country or primitive style bathroom.

Shapes

If you would like more room in the shower, consider a rod that curves outward. A shower above a claw foot tub calls for a circular rod while a corner shower requires one that is L-shaped. Measure the area to be sure you buy a rod that is the correct size. Most shower curtain rods are adjustable, but keep in mind that you can make a large rod smaller but it is difficult to make a rod that is too small larger.

Wall Type

Consider the material of the wall where you will hang your shower curtain. For example, if your tub or shower surround is tile, a spring or tension rod that expands by twisting and adheres to the wall with friction is a good choice because you don’t need to drill into the wall to install it.

How to Install a Curved Shower Rod in a Shower Stall

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If your shower stall is a cramped, but you can't afford to remodel the entire bathroom, install a curved shower curtain instead. Curved shower curtains, frequently seen in hotel bathrooms, add a few extra inches of space to the shower. Curved shower rods are made to fit shower enclosures between 57 and 60 inches wide and easily accommodate standard 72-inch wide shower curtains.

Things You'll Need

• Drill

• Wall patch

• Pencil

• Screws

• Curved shower rod

Remove your old shower rod and prep the area for a new shower rod by removing debris and patching any holes. Mark the area for the new brackets with a pencil. Hang the curved shower rod at the same height as the old rod, but 2 to 3 inches inside the previous marks to allow the curtain to drape inside the tub wall. Hold the bracket in place, and drill the screws through the bracket and into the wall. Repeat procedure for the second bracket. ', image: '', flash: '' }, google_image_size : '300x250' });

Snap the curved rod into place in the brackets.

Replace the shower rings and shower curtain.

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A neutral bathroom and sources (so far)

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I would love to share beautiful, finished, styled photos with you in the new house.

But I’ve never done that before. So why would I start now?

So instead of worrying that everything in the house needs to be finished before I share, I’m just going to share what’s done to this point. And share all the decisions we’ve made for the spaces. As we keep working on things to “finish” our spaces, I’ll share updates.

Deal? Deal.

First up – the upstairs neutral bathroom. It’s a simple space, but it’s pretty great. (Check out the inspiration for an idea of where I’m hoping to go with this space.)

Isn’t it amazing that there are so many decisions to make in such a small space? SO. MANY. DECISIONS.

I already shared the vinyl flooring, lighting and vanity. Next, I found this white, vintage-feel medicine cabinet for extra storage.  This is the same medicine cabinet we had in our last house and it provides a lot of great space for daily use items. Plus, there’s a mirror inside, which I love.

The faucet is the Delta Ashlyn widespread faucet in chrome.

Next up, the shower.

I found this great Threshold curtain from Target in a neutral gray and I think it’s a great fit for the space. We went with chrome fixtures in the bathroom – mostly planned around this great Delta shower head.

(I’ve had this shower head since my trip to Delta in 2013 and I’m so excited to be finally using it. Henry adores using it during his showers.)

The reason I love the shower head is because it is a 2-in-1 deal – it pulls down for a hand shower and reattaches quickly for a regular shower. Plus, it’s pretty. I ended up buying the Delta Trinsic shower package for the bottom of the shower. 

Look how great that shower curtain looks against those floors. (For those who have asked about how to “finish” the floors against the tub – Ryan just caulked here and it’s working well.)

We also chose a chrome curtain rod and curtain rings. We have always used these curved rods and they provide so much space inside the shower. 

So … that’s a little peek at our new bathroom. A few weeks in and we are making it work. And now, I need to figure out which hooks to hang for towels. 

But, baby steps …

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