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Shower Curtains and
Rods
Bathrooms are utilitarian places. They serve a number of
functions. But they can also be places of beauty. In fact, very
few people are satisfied to just have a bare space that serves
its purpose. They decorate. It's a primal urge.
Luckily for those who like to indulge that urge, there are
hundreds of choices for shower curtains and rods.
These relatively simple items serve that dual goal mentioned
above. They provide a function: to keep the water from the
shower inside the shower and off the bathroom floor. But they
are also a major contributor to the look of the whole bath.
Enter the bathroom of a friend or acquaintance. You might first
see the lovely brass sink fixtures or an outstanding vanity.
But you can't escape noticing very soon the beautiful shower
curtain and the elegant rod that holds it in place.
Like curtains for other rooms, they reflect the personality of
the occupant. They give an opportunity to create a design
scheme that is reflected in the towels, the washcloth holder,
and other decorative and useful bathroom elements.
For the kids' bath it might be something fun, say a superhero
theme. Spiderman can protect the floor from water while the
kids battle that evil grime they picked up outside. Younger
children may like the look of their favorite cartoon character
displayed near the tub. It can encourage a reluctant one to get
in it.
For the parents, a country theme might be just what is called
for. A scene of bears in a forest, sharpening their claws on
tall pines, can provide an atmosphere of calming nature. At the
same time the deep greens and browns offer a color scheme that
can be reflected in the towels.
But don't forget about the curtain rod.
Though they get second billing, they are still vital to
integrate with the total design. Why spend good money getting
the perfect light muslin shower curtain for a sailing theme,
only to spoil it with a cheap white plastic rod? Instead, look
for an elegant chrome or brass to complete the appearance of
ship's gear.
Look for one that offers more than just a sturdy straight line
from one wall to the next. Look for something that has ends
designed to match the rest of the decorating effort.
In the sailing case, that might be something as simple as
hooked ends to resemble a cleat used to tie off a sail. In the
kids' case it might have a cute little faux-wrought iron web
near the wall. In the country theme it might have the color and
shape of a tree limb.
In all cases the rod and curtain either form the base of or
continue the scheme of the whole bathroom. That expands this
utilitarian space into another room full of beauty. After all,
most people spend more than 5% of their waking day in the
bathroom. Make it a pleasant place to be with the right shower
rod and curtain.
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