Still confused? Well if you aren’t ready for the unique world of shabby chic, there are alternative routes.  There are plenty of stylish modern shower curtains.   After all of that though, it’s your life and your desires, follow your heart!

The cool part is that being modern can be achieved in a variety of ways through a new unique shower curtain.  Certain decor can really be a work of art.  While on that subject if you are into that sort of thing you should check the the Museum of Modern Art if you are ever in the area.

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How nice would it be to walk into your bathroom every morning, only to be greeting by a picturesque sandy beach scene with blue skys and emerald waters.  Well, stop dreaming and make it reality.  With a palethera of beach shower curtains to choose from, you could be on a new beach every season, without ever leaving home!

The key to pulling off a beach shower curtain is the print. You will want to be reminded of all those times you spent lounging on the white sand, not the cheap motel you stayed in, so stay away from those outdated styles.

Here are some modern beach themed shower curtains to get your wheels turning:

This one is perfect for those beach bums who like to surf…

This is one is great for maintaining a modern feel, but incorporating a slight nautical theme

This one is for the free spirit looking to add more fun to their bathroom decor

And this one is my favorite, as it makes you feel like you are peering through your window onto the beach!

Let your imagination soar, and your desires take you on a mini-retreat, in your bathroom!  Your bathroom may be cooler, less expensive and a lot closer to home, but nothing compares to the warmth of the sun and the feeling white sand between your toes . . . okay, maybe one vacation isn’t so bad after all!

As we head toward the 135th ”Run for the Roses“ (May 2, 2009) let’s think about how we can spruce up our bathrooms with a rose shower curtain.  When I think of a rose shower curtain in my bathroom, the first thoughts that come to mind are stuffy and draby.  But this doesn’t have to be the case.  Sure, if you’re not strategic, your bathroom can look like it came straight out of Professor Umbridge’s office in Harry Potter.  But with a little planning, you can use your rose shower curtain and make your bathroom come to life with a vintage or modern style.  Below are some helpful points that will allow you to create the style you want for your bathroom.

   

Vintage:

v     Technically, the term vintage means anything made prior to the 1920s.  It’s unlikely you’ll find a true quality vintage shower curtain, but you can purchase a shower curtain that matches the classic vintage style.

v     When thinking vintage, think lace, flat pastel colors (pinks, light blues, yellows, golds, and tans), delicate, and vines.  By vines, I mean patterns that continue across the curtain that are interconnected, almost by a vine.

v     If you’re still uncertain as to how to manage the vintage look, talk to your grandparents and see if they can remember their authentic vintage shower curtain.  Maybe they even have pictures they can show you. 

v     Add the extra touch of vintage shower curtain hooks.  You may be able to find orginals of these, but if not there are several vintage “knock-offs”.

v     Finally, avoid over-doing the vintage style.  The vintage style is most appealing when it is paired with some modern touches and is not overdone with layering of vintage on vintage.  For instance, do not pair a vintage rose shower curtain with a vintage wall paper.  Do not pair a vintage shower with a fluffy pink tub and sink rug and a toilet seat cover.  This can quickly make your bathroom appear to be old, musky, and drab.  Instead, paint your walls a color that makes the intricacies of your shower curtain POP!  The first picture below is one way to NOT do vintage, as the shower curtain and walls have coordinating patterns.  Instead, keep the curtain and paint the walls a light gold tone.  This will make your rose curtain stand out and you won’t get lost in the room.

 

 

 

 

 

Modern:

v     When thinking modern think contemporary.

v     When I think of the modern style I think of the 3 S’s: simple, sleek, sophisticated.  Choose simple patterns or prints and a simple color scheme.  A monochromatic (one color) or dichromatic (two colors), particularly black and white are safe bets.  When you see something that is sleek and sophisticated, you just know it.  Usually it can be something that is luscious but not pomp.  Croscill shower curtains often meet all of the 3 S’s.

v     You can never go wrong with a white shower curtain, black shower curtain, or a mix of the two.  Keep the white and black shower curtain simple and pair it with bold bathroom accessories, like a bright yellow vase and fresh cut red roses.  Black and white curtains especially look ravishing when paired with a clawfoot tub.

v     Often people make the mistake of doing a large print on their shower curtain, thinking this automatically makes it modern.  But this is not so.  These, actually tend to fall under the novelty shower curtain category.

 

  

There are also some curtains that can be both modern or vintage, like the one below.  The accessories in the room and paint scheme will be what determines whether you have a modern bathroom or a vintage one.

 

 

Hopefully these tips have been helpful in starting you on your way to capitalizing on your rose shower curtain, whether you choose the vintage or modern route.  Remember the tips above, look online for several pictures depicting each style, and enjoy the process of transforming your bathroom.

 

-ang