Comfort in the house is one of the conditions for a happy life. Special attention is required for the equipment of the bathroom, where fabric curtains can decorate and increase the level of comfort.
Selecting accessories for a room with high humidity is especially important. It is necessary to maintain cleanliness here, protect it from dampness, mold, and allergy-causing mold.
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Bathroom curtains: description, functionality, material and design options
One of the ways to create a cozy atmosphere in the room is to install curtains, the choice of which is great today. In order for them to last a long time, please the eye and perfectly cope with the main functions, you need to take into account their features.
The bathroom should be a place where residents feel comfortable and cozy, and a textile curtain helps:
- protect it from moisture getting on the surface;
- separate the bathing area.
Fabric shower curtains are classified as soft, differing in textile composition and can be:
- short ones that only reach the edge of the plumbing fixture;
- medium, reaching the middle of the wall;
- long, to the floor.
Materials for making curtains
The market offers models made from natural and synthetic fabrics:
- cotton – environmentally friendly, high-quality, treated in a special way that prevents it from getting wet;
- a blended fabric made of polyester and cotton that is water-repellent and durable;
- Polyester is a synthetic material that is durable and wear-resistant.
Product advantages
Recently, consumer interest in this type of curtains has significantly decreased, which is explained by the emergence of new generation synthetic materials. However, bathroom curtains, the textiles of which are distinguished by quality, have a number of advantages:
- environmental safety;
- water and vapor impermeability;
- hypoallergenic;
- a variety of colors;
- variety of design options;
- large assortment;
- ease of care;
- affordable price.
Important! To prevent the curtain from deforming, the bottom should be weighted with inserts.
One disadvantage noted is that such curtains quickly become dirty, but it is enough to wash them by hand or in a machine, and the problem is solved.
Design solutions for decoration
The fabric opens up wide possibilities for implementing any design solutions to maintain coziness and cleanliness in the room.
- The most popular and appropriate for a shower are marine motifs with images of underwater flora and fauna.
You can choose a print with an image of a sea beach, shells or fish - If the shower is intended for children, fairy-tale, fantasy or bright floral compositions are appropriate.
If there is a child in the family, the curtain can be chosen taking into account his preferences. - Many people prefer landscape images. They look especially impressive against the background of a monochromatic soft color of the walls.
Among the many options offered, you can choose an image to your taste. - Fans of minimalism will like plain curtains or those with a discreet geometric pattern.
For a modern interior, plain curtain models are often chosen. - For fans of the high-tech style, curtains with abstract images and angular patterns will suit.
A metallic curtain would be a good choice for high-tech
Many traditionally try to match curtains to the color of the walls. However, experienced designers point out that in this case they can blend into the interior with the general background and become invisible. Bright contrasting compositions will create a special mood - they will look advantageous and interesting.
The influence of wall color and room size
An important point is the choice of color. If the bathroom is dark, without windows, and the walls are painted in dark tones, the best solution would be a bright accent on light curtains.
For a shower room with a window, you can purchase plain or colored curtains with a subtle, discreet pattern, especially if the room faces the sunny side, where the sun “visits” most of the day.
A spacious room will be decorated with a fabric shower curtain with large ornamental elements. For a small bathroom, experts advise choosing a single-color fabric or one with a small pattern.
Please note! Don't forget: if we are talking about a combined bathroom, the curtain should be as thick and opaque as possible.
Types of materials for shower curtains
Among the variety of products for the shower room, double and fabric ones with high water-repellent properties stand out.
Features of double curtains
They consist of two layers, one of which is polyester, which has good strength, water resistance, eco-friendliness and prevents the outer curtain from getting wet. It is installed inside to reliably protect the space enclosed by it from splashing water.
The outer layer is fabric, elegant, with an attractive pattern, made of natural material, ennobles and decorates the room. The use of the product allows you to decorate and protect it from dampness and dirt. The cost of the model is democratic and affordable.
Advantages of water-repellent curtains
The main condition for using fabric curtains is their water resistance. Both natural and artificial materials are used to make the products, which are soft, can be sewn, and protect the room from water:
- cotton with water-repellent impregnation, providing air circulation;
Cotton impregnated with a special compound is the most environmentally friendly material for a shower curtain - polyethylene film, cheap, sometimes with a persistent “rubber” or chemical smell; very fragile;
A polyethylene curtain is the most budget-friendly option. - polyester, which has no foreign odors, toxic components, does not emit toxins, is durable and long-lasting;
The polyester curtain does not absorb or retain water droplets, which simply roll off its surface. - A mix of polyester and cotton that combines their best qualities.
A blend of cotton and polyester produces fabric with superior water-repellent and decorative properties.
Fabric curtains for the bathroom, made from them, have the main property - good water resistance, but which type to give preference to is the buyer's business.
Tips for choosing shower curtains
A huge range of accessories for creating a cozy and beautiful bathroom is not always a blessing: with such abundance, it is difficult to navigate and make the right choice, receiving at your disposal a beautiful and high-quality product that meets safety and functional requirements.
To avoid making a mistake, you should pay attention to the following important nuances when purchasing:
- the product must be equipped with heavy inserts or magnets to prevent further deformation;
- double seam - along the top edge;
- the fastening points are decorated with reinforced edging;
- The packaging must contain information about the safety of use, water-repellent and antibacterial properties of the curtain.
If there are few residents in the apartment, when buying, you can give preference to a transparent curtain with a pattern. With a large throughput of the shower or combined bathroom, an opaque beautiful curtain made of durable, safe and long-lasting polyester or a blended fabric, which includes cotton and polyester, will do. They are the most water-resistant and have a long service life.
Before purchasing, you need to decide on the size and installation method of the product.
Bathroom Curtains: Examples and Photos
Depending on the area, location of the shower, taste and ideas about beauty of its owners, financial capabilities, you can find many design options on the Internet, supplied with photographs and descriptions.
Video on how to choose a curtain for your bathroom
Photo of textile curtains in the bathroom interior
