Shower Curtains Ideas by Viva Home Decor

by John J. Viva Home Decor

Shower curtains are curtains that are made from cloth, vinyl or plastic. They are used in bathtubs with a shower or with shower enclosures to provide privacy as well as to prevent the water from getting sprayed outside the shower area. Shower curtains are held up with railing or curtain rods and usually surround the inside of the tub or shower area.

Vinyl or plastic shower curtains tend to move towards the water or get attracted towards the bather. Until now it was believed that the curtains move closer to the water due to the buoyancy effect. The principle is that fluid accelerates, pressure drops. The water spray drives a vortex which has low pressure. This region pulls the shower curtain. Forces generated by this air flow are pretty weak and can only pull light weight , thin curtains.

The best alternative to keep yourself from being engulfed by the curtain is to use shower curtains made from natural fabrics. Choose from a variety of decorative prints, weight and weave of cotton or linen curtains for the shower area. A good option is burlap fabric. A black burlap star shower curtain acts as a perfect blackout curtain as well. Shower curtains can be decorated with decorative hooks or valance and swags as well, which form a visual frame for the shower area. Choosing a color or pattern for the shower curtain depends on the décor of the bathroom. Usually the shower curtain is coordinated with the flooring, towels or other bath accessories.

To choose a shower curtain, measure the size of the area where you need to hang the curtain. The standard size is 72” X 72”. Select the cotton fabric that comes in various patterns and designs. This curtain is not only easy to maintain as can be easily washed in the washing machine and does not get sucked by the shower water to engulf you.

With multiple options of purchasing shower curtains available in the cyber world as well. Look for deals and offer coupons as well as free shipping offered by various home décor portals. Shopping from the comfort of your home to decorate your bathroom has become an easy task. The right design and pattern of the cloth shower curtain will simply change the look of your bathroom, making it stylish, elegant as well as easy to wash if you choose a fabric that is 100% cotton.