Retro Shower Curtain - Designs and Choices

Welcome to the luxury shower curtains shop website where you will find the information you need on choosing and buying retro shower curtain products and bathroom accessories.

One of the most popular and sought after bathroom designs in the last few years has been the 60's retro look. This particular style is easily recognized by the use of paisley, polka dot or tai dye designs. Many collections are available in a variety of colors and pattern designs however, the retro look is more impressive when used with two contrasting colors such as black and white or red and purple.  For example, the zebra shower curtain has a very striking contemporary look with a fantastic print of the zebras black and white stripes. If your bathroom is dull and  in need of that wow factor then, this cool shower curtain alone is all you need to make an impact.

With the retro style becoming more popular there are many new designs coming on to the market. One particular favorite is the city scene range. This novelty shower curtain collection uses vintage photographic images of famous cities that include downtown New York, London and Paris. With one of these hanging in your bathroom you will not fail to impress your friends.

Creating That Vintage Look

Another popular retro style that is in fashion is the vintage shower curtain. The vintage style is an excellent way to inject a touch of nostalgia and warmth to your bathroom design. Many of the vintage styles incorporate styles from as late as the early 1970's and 1960's and much older designs influenced by the 1920's and even as far back as the Victorian era. Vintage shower curtains will match perfectly if you already have or you are deciding to install a vintage bath and toilet suite. Today you will find an amazing selection of vintage styles to choose from to enhance your retro bathroom decor.

If you are decorating on a budget then choosing a retro shower curtain is probably the most cost effective way that you can decorate your bathroom. They are also hassle free and very quick to install. It is important to point out that you will have to secure the curtain with either a wall to wall shower curtain rod or a sliding rail that is attached to the ceiling. The shower rods are very easy to install and the extension rods require no screws which  saves you even more time. Nowadays, you can buy matching shower curtain rings that enable you to complete the look and you can even extend the design theme by adding a matching bath rug and towel sets.

Choosing  Shower Curtain Materials To Suit Your Needs

As well as the design the material you choose is also a very important consideration. Shower curtains come in either natural or man made fabrics and also vinyl. Natural fabrics will include cotton, hemp,linen and even silk. The synthetic materials include polyester or nylon. With fabrics it is always a good idea to use a mildew shower curtain liner. The reason for this is because fabrics especially the natural ones, absorb moisture and overtime this encourages the build up of mould. This will stain your retro shower curtain with black spots and these can be very hard to remove even with washing. Alternatively, if you want a material that is low maintenance then, vinyl shower curtains are a practical choice to make. As they are waterproof you do not need a liner. Vinyl or PVC may not have the luxurious feel of a natural fabric however, they are easy to keep clean and are less expensive to buy.