Ancient Theme Shower Curtain
Decorating your bathroom with an ancient feel is more modern than it seems. Ancient colors and patterns evoke a timeless history that feels contemporary in a home. This classic decor never goes out of style and it complements a wide variety of bathroom materials, from chrome to porcelain to marble. Use a shower curtain to bring out the colors and textures of the rest of the space, as a focal point or as a neutral background. Does this Spark an idea?
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Ancient Egyptian
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An ancient Egyptian theme may include specific iconography, such as sphinxes, hieroglyphics and pyramids, or it can evoke the theme more generally with sandy dunes and earth tones. Choose a picture curtain for specific thematic appeal, such as a vista of Cairo or an image of the pyramids, or choose something more general, like a wide expanse of desert or an abstract sandy brown series of shapes.
Ancient Rome
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Ancient Rome is characterized by columns, signets of gold and heavy cloth garments. Choose a curtain that depicts the Colosseum or a classic image of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of the great ancient city. For a more abstract ancient Rome motif, look for curtains with images of arches or domes, a hallmark of ancient Roman architecture.
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Fabric
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Fabric shower curtains add texture and warmth to the space and evoke a fancier or more upper-class look than vinyl curtains. Focus on earth tones and look for natural fabrics that hearken back to the rough cotton and linen of the ancients. Undyed linen in a course weave will achieve this look, as will the slightly less expensive undyed hemp cloth.
Prints
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Fabric shower curtains adorned with print evoke textiles, quilts and cloth tenting. Look to a history or art text to find true ancient prints that will complement your color scheme and aesthetic. If you have geometric shapes and lines in your bathroom, consider a cloth curtain printed with a mosaic pattern, like the ancient Roman baths. For something more specific, look for a cloth curtain with Egyptian hieroglyphics or iconography, such as the great eye, the bird or the staff.
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