How to Decorate With a Curved Shower Curtain Rod

Make your curved shower curtain rod a part of the bathroom decor.

Curved shower curtain rods can create more room inside the shower by extending the space between the shower and the curtain by as much as 6 inches. They also function to keep more water in the shower by curving inward at the edges to trap the water. Besides the practical uses, curved shower curtain rods also add to your bathroom decor by creating shape and depth in the bathroom, where straight lines are typical. Play on the curved shape or take a hint from your favorite hotel to decorate the bathroom around the curved shower curtain rod.

Instructions

1. Paint or wallpaper the walls in the bathroom. Choose a color or pattern that sets the style and tone for the bathroom or something that complements your shower curtain.

2. Choose a curved shower curtain rod that complements your bathroom. The curved rods come in a variety of finishes or styles, in two pieces or one, which prevent the shower curtain rings from getting hung up on the connecting lip of the rod. Opt for a finish and style that matches your bathroom fixtures, such as the towel bar and faucets.

3. Install the curved shower curtain rod higher than you normally would if you want to hide the shower head or make the bathroom walls appear taller.

4. Hang the shower curtain, liner or combination. Use decorative hooks that complement your decorating style, such as novelty seashell hooks for an ocean themed bathroom or spiraling hooks for a modern twist. The shower curtain can have a mesh panel at the top if you want to see out of the shower or allow natural light to filter into the bathroom from a small window above the shower. Alternatively, use an interesting pattern or color to establish the color scheme or theme of the bathroom, such as a blue curtain with images of yellow rubber ducks for a child's bathroom.

5. Accessorize the bathroom with rugs, a waste basket, storage containers and wall decorations that work with the style and finish of the curved shower curtain rod and the shower curtain. For example, use circles or fluid, curved shapes where you can. Limit the bathroom accessories, such as candles or plants, to a few to avoid overwhelming the small space.

Tips & Warnings

• There are curved shower curtain rods that rotate to offer more space in the shower when you're using it and then create more space in a small bathroom by curving into the shower area when the shower is not in use.