How to Decorate With Shower Curtains

The bathroom is the second-most used room in most homes around the world, so decorating it is usually on the top of the home-improvement list ... but at what cost to your wallet? Most bathrooms are small spaces that give you very little to work with in terms of moving furniture or adding accessories. Shower curtains, however, can make a bold decorating statement while adding elegance, fun or light to an otherwise dull room.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Solid fabric
• Measuring tape
• Sewing machine
• Beads
• Crafting trim and accessories
• Faux jewels
• Ribbons

1. Keep your bathroom walls either eggshell or off-white as a base to work from when coordinating your color scheme. This enables you to choose any color or design for your decor, giving you a broad range of options without having to re-paint the entire bathroom every time you want a new look.

2. Make the shower curtain the central focus in your bathroom. Choose one that stands out while combining colors or design elements from its surroundings. Bright colors and bold designs work well, capturing attention and drawing the line of sight to the curtain.

3. Choose matching bath towels and hand towels that coordinate with the curtain. These will bring out the colors you prefer and add a touch of elegance or whimsy, depending on the theme.

4. Use the style of your shower curtain to set the mood in your bathroom. Lacy curtains give a romantic feel, making the bathroom seem more of a relaxing get-away, while fun and silly shower curtains give a light mood and allow for cute accessories.

5. Make your own solid-piece shower curtain quickly and simply, if you like. Measure the space from your shower curtain rod down to the length you would like your curtains to hang. Add an additional 3 inches to the top and bottom for hemming. Measure the distance from one side of the shower to the other. Add an additional 4 to 6 inches of material to allow for fullness and freedom of movement.

6. Embellish your shower curtain with beads or various crafting trim and accessories made specifically for such projects. This adds a personal touch. Add faux jewels for elegance or sparkle, or use ribbons or beads to bring out muted or otherwise unnoticed colors.