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Upgrade Your Bathroom With These Attractive Shower Curtains
Shower curtains are inherently practical, as they prevent shower spray from soaking your bathroom floor, but considering their standard size is a 6-foot square, they also take up considerable visual real estate. In the best-case scenario, they will make a style statement — whether subtle or bold — all on their own. For those who want a classic look, there are solid-color waffle-weave shower curtains with spa vibes, and crisp, white hotel-style curtains with an embroidered border. But beyond that, the shower curtain landscape is vast. Styles run the gamut from prints with repeating patterns to those with more elaborate, floral or abstract designs. The upshot? Choosing a shower curtain that jibes with your aesthetic can be a challenge.
With that in mind, we did the legwork for you, and rounded up some of the best options on the market for your consideration. Read on for our top picks, plus shopping tips to mull over before you buy.
The Best Shower Curtains
What to Consider
You’re going to have to look at and live with your shower curtain every day, so it's essential to decide whether you want it to be main act that draws the eye, or a design element that takes a backseat to other accents, like wallpaper or flooring with patterned tiling. One you nail that down, think about material. The most common are cotton, polyester, and vinyl; keep in mind that you'll likely have to use a plastic liner if you go with a fabric shower curtain. In terms of size, the standard measurement is 72 by 72 inches, but there are plenty of shower curtains with extra-long or extra-wide dimensions. As for hanging, you can opt for curtains with rust-resistant metal grommets or stitch-reinforced button holes at the top to pair with a set of hooks, or go for a hookless design, with large integrated grommets or holes to loop the curtain rod through.
How We Selected
Our selection includes shower curtains in the most popular styles. We surveyed the market and reviewed hundreds of items, consulted technical and consumer reviews, and sought out shower curtains in a wide range of colors, styles, sizes and materials. We also aimed to include shower curtains across multiple price points, from budget to high-end.
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Popular Mechanics; Courtesy River Dream - 2/11
1) Hotel Luxury Spa Shower Curtain
Barossa Design
amazon.com
$20.99
If you want a basic, affordable shower curtain that comes in plenty of colors and sizes, this is your best bet. It's made of a thick, eco-friendly polyester fabric that feel like cotton and hangs beautifully, with a waffle-weave pattern that makes it look more expensive than it is.
The semi-opaque, machine-washable fabric repels water and won’t fade, and features reinforced rust-resistant metal grommets at the top. There are 20 bright hues and cool neutrals to choose from, plus so many sizes options (depending on the color) that it’s practically a custom order. It gets high marks from customers, with an average 4.7 stars from more than 24,000 reviewers.
amazon.com - 3/11
2) Shoreline Shower Curtain
Tommy Bahama Home
wayfair.com
$28.49
If you to add visual interest to your bathroom without going overboard, a shower curtain with a simple geometric pattern is the way to go. This 100-percent cotton curtain from Tommy Bahama fits the bill, featuring a dove gray trellis print on a white background. It comes in a standard 72 by 72–inch size, with stitch-reinforced hook holes at the top and a stitched hem.
Using a liner is recommended, which you'll need to purchase separately. The shower curtain is another customer favorite, with more than 550 reviewers giving it an average 4.7 stars.
wayfair.com - 4/11
3) Panama Stripe Shower Curtain
Peri Home
amazon.com
$29.99
This 100-percent cotton shower curtain brings laid-back vibes to your bathroom, with its chic, boho style. The tassels are fun and elegant, and the simple stripes add visual interest to round out the look.
The standard-size curtain can be thrown in the wash and doesn’t require ironing, and it comes in three equally attractive color options in addition to the navy that's shown. Considering the on-trend design and quality of fabric, it's a steal for the price.
amazon.com - 5/11
4) Organic Cotton Shower Curtain
Nathalie Lete
anthropologie.com
$88.00
Anthropology is a go-to for gorgeous home decor (among many other things) though the collection leans heavily toward high-end. But this organic cotton shower curtain, with vibrant blooms and butterflies, is relatively well-priced, yet looks no less upscale. It comes from French artist and designer Nathalie Lété, featuring a digitally printed floral image on the textured fabric and 12 stitch-reinforced hook holes at the top. It's sold in a standard 72 by 72–inch size.
anthropologie.com - 6/11
5) Cotton Waffle Weave Shower Curtain
Pottery Barn
potterybarn.com
$79.00
If you're overwhelmed by the endless number of shower curtain options and want something elegant and timeless, we highly recommend going with an all-white cotton curtain with a classic waffle-weave pattern.
This one from Pottery Barn is Okeo-Tex Standard 100-certified, so it's free of 350-plus harmful chemicals commonly used in textile manufacturing. The shower curtain comes in a standard 72 by 72–inch size and is machine-washable, and while it doesn't come with a liner or roller hooks, you can purchase them separately before checkout.
potterybarn.com - 7/11
6) Buffalo Check Shower Curtain
Barossa Design
amazon.com
$21.99
With a bold geometric design, this classic gingham shower curtain looks smart in modern farmhouse and cozy cottage bathrooms. Its twill weave is a cotton-polyester blend, and it comes in five colors and four sizes.
The curtain is also water-repellent and can be hung solo, or with a plastic liner for extra protection, and it features 12 silver metal-reinforced grommets at the top. Another plus is that you can throw it in the washing machine and tumble dry on low heat. The shower curtain gets rave reviews, with an average 4.8 stars from more than 2,900 customers.
amazon.com - 8/11
7) Fabric Shower Curtain
mDesign
amazon.com
$20.49
Looking for a classic shower curtain with a dash of style? This striped option adds energy to the space without being too overbearing. It's made from a heavyweight cotton-polyester blend fabric that's machine-washable and won't shrink if you tumble dry on a low setting.
The curtain comes in a standard 72 by 72–inch size and features 12 reinforced button holes and the top and a stitched bottom hem. It's available in light pink or gray in addition to the black that's shown, and earns an average 4.7 stars from more than 575 reviewers.
amazon.com - 9/11
8) Victoria Park Toile Shower Curtain
Ellis Curtain
amazon.com
$46.52
Toile has gone in and out of vogue for the las 200-plus years, and its most recent resurgence in home decor shows no sign of fading. Its origins are rooted in Ireland, though its popularity took hold in late 18th-century France.
These days, there are fresh takes on its traditional elaborate pastoral scenes, though the print on this lovely shower curtain plays it straight. It's 100 percent cotton and comes in pretty pink or eye-catching black, both on white backgrounds.
Even better: If you want to go all-out with the look, it comes in everything from curtains and valances to standard shams and throw pillows in the exact same print.
amazon.com - 10/11
9) Echelon Hotel Shower Curtain
Echelon Home
amazon.com
$47.64
This elegant diamond matelassé shower curtain is similar to those found in posh hotels around the world, with a crisp, tailored look and three embroidered stripes that form a bold border.
The design is incredibly versatile and can instantly dress up a bathroom—particularly those with equally classic elements, such as white subway tiles, clawfoot tubs, and beveled-edge vanity mirrors. The shower curtain is made from a cotton-polyester blend fabric and comes in a standard 72 by 72–inch size, along with six color options.
amazon.com - 11/11
10) Hotel Grade Shower Curtain
River Dream
amazon.com
$19.99
This no-muss, no-fuss shower curtain doesn't need ring hooks to hang, it's designed with attached “split rings” that connect to the curtain rod. The thick shower curtain is thick, durable, waterproof, and mildew-resistant, and manufactured from a nontoxic, odorless and eco-friendly polyester material.
It's available in one size in either white or beige, and it earns an average 4.6 stars from more than 1,400 customers.
amazon.com
