extra long shower curtains

If your looking for further information about extra long shower curtains and other bathroom accessory ideas you have arrived at the right place.

There is a growing trend that many home bathrooms are becoming bigger. In the past the bathroom was seen as a very practical, functional and nothing else. However, times have moved on and people today see the bathroom as a great opportunity to express their own individual style. The bathroom that is well designed and furnished is also an important room in the house for two reasons. The first is that it adds value to the house and secondly it will make your home easier to sell when potential buyers walk in to it and are amazed at how beautiful it looks.

To service this growing trend manufacturers are creating even bigger bath suites and accessories. A popular choice is the custom spa style bath with the extra long shower curtain draped around the edges to create the look of a luxurious 5 star hotel bathroom suite. However, the market is still predominantly saturated with standard sized suites and accessories that it can be a challenge to find  84" shower curtains.

If you have a high ceiling in your bathroom then a standard sized curtain will fall well short of the floor. As  one of the aims of having one is to prevent water splashing on to the tiled floor this will certainly not do. Also if your bathtub is not the most attractive tub in the world to look at then, a curtain falling short would expose this  weaknesses. The only option you have is to go for extra long shower curtains as this would provide adequate length to conceal all those ugly pipes and shower heads.

If you are going for more a luxurious feel then you should opt for extra long fabric shower curtains. These are available in a variety of designer fabrics  ranging from cotton, polyester and nylon. The ultimate luxury shower curtains are smooth white silk. With fabrics especially cotton and silk you will need to attach extra long shower curtains liners. These will prevent the water slashing onto the curtain and making it damp. As bathrooms create a lot of moisture this can encourage the growth of mildew and mold which can be difficult to remove. However, many nylon fabric shower curtains are made from quality water repellent nylon so, a liner is not really necessary.

The other alternative is to use a extra long vinyl shower curtain. These tend to work less expensive than the fabric option. They are also light in weight and you will have more options in terms of colors and designs to choose from that include print and clear. You can choose animal prints for the kids or  If you have a contemporary style bath you can choose from a wide collection  of designer extra long shower curtains to give it a uniquely modern feel. If you have an one of these iconic white roll top baths then using extra long hookless shower curtains can create that amazing classic look that comes straight out of a lifestyle magazine.

With the longer length you will need to an extra long shower curtain rod to hold it securely in place. The curved rail is a very popular choice with stand alone bathtubs which allows the curtain to drape around the circumference of the tub providing you with more privacy.

If you have a particularly big bathroom that has considerable width then you may have to opt for extra wide shower curtains these are generally 108'' wide. You can buy these that are also extra long to ensure there is enough cover in both the width and length department.