The right shower curtain rods can make a bold statement. They can set your bathroom apart from the fray. Choosing the right rod for your new retro shower curtain will enhance the new look of your bathroom even more.
Shower curtain rods come in different sizes and shapes. The type of curtain rod you get will largely depend on the type of tub and shower system you have. Let’s look at several shower curtain rod styles to see what’s available.
Here are descriptions of some of the more popular types of shower curtain rods.
 D-type Shower Curtain Rod |
 Rectangular Curtain Rod |
 Oval Shower Curtain Rod |
Four types are commonly used with claw foot bath tubs and with european style showers. The oval, rectangular, circular, and D-type rods. The oval, rectangular, and D-type rods differ mainly in the mounting system and the radius of the corners. They can provide privacy for both bathing and showering. The circular rod is only used for showering.
 Circular Shower Curtain Rod |
 Curved Shower Curtain Rod |
 Straight Shower Curtain Rod Tension and Flanged |
The curved and straight shower curtains are used in rectangular bathtubs found in most modern homes. The curved rod is made to give someone extra body room while showering. The straight rods are most commonly used and can be mounted using the tension rod or can be attached permanently to the wall with flange fittings. The flange type can hold much more weight than the tension rods. Though, neither are designed to hold very much weight.
The secret to giving one of these shower curtain rods a retro look lies in the metal finish and the shower curtain hooks. A brass, copper, rubbed bronze, or gold finish will really set the bathroom off and mesh seamlessly with your retro shower curtain. You add curtain hooks that match your retro shower curtain and you will have a completely congruent look that will set your bathroom apart. It will have an elegant finished look guaranteed to impress family and friends.
I’ve just moved into a new house and I’m trying to give the bathroom a bit of a retro look. I find that deciding on floor tiles and wall colours is quite an easy and enjoyable task however it can be the individual features that can make or break a good bathroom. This style of shower rail will be just what I’m looking for I think. Should look lovely above my new bath – thanks for the help!
I’m into looking for new/retro stuff. A shower curtain like that could really make a statement in the bathroom. I like the way it looks and could see it really fitting in with the rest of the bathroom.
I have been in the remodeling business for many years and the old look is always the new look. I am looking for a rod system that can go with my slipper tub and I think I have found it thanks to you. BTW I am a student of Brain too. Great site, email me to trade links.
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I am so in favor of the curved shower curtain rod. It reall does give you alot more room. I hate when you are taking a very hot shower and the temperature difference in the bathroom makes the curtain blow in a nd stick to you! This solution really helps.
Joe
THose are so cool! It would take me forever to figure out how to put it together though! lol!
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I say this all the time, you can make a beautiful bathroom without spending a fortune, the beauty is in the small details – great post!
With non-expensive items too, you can make your Bathroom, or any room for that matter, look Super! People at times ignore Bathroom but put a nice shower curtain there and you will see how it turns into a luxurious looks. Great post there!
i prefer to use the rods that don’t break that easily.
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Tension shower rods are very convenient because they can be put up quickly and don’t need a bracket. But it’s certainly true that they don’t bear much weight (though this depends partly on whether the ends sit against tile or other material on the wall) and they aren’t such a good idea if you tend to hang anything other than a lightweight shower curtain from the rod. I’ve had guests hang wet clothing from a rod like this – with predictable results!
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I do not like square rods at all, they look bulky and unattractive!! I would go for the round one!
I like to use heavy duty curtain rods that dont break easily. They are more expensive. But worth it in the long run.
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It comes in so many different sizes, I want to make my restroom look really pretty. Also, the heavy duty is the one I use.
The circular shower curtain rod looks really cool. I haven´t seen many of those “live”.When I will remodel my bathroom I will probably install one of these just because they are so special.
Its true that the right shower curtain rods can make a bold statement that’s why I am going to use some expensive and stylish shower curtain rods in my bathroom. I have already chosen the italian shower curtain rod which is made up of metallic and wood both. It looks very attractive and also match with my bathroom tiles. Thanks for your informative Post.
I have used rods like these on antique clawfoot tubs and they look amazing. I have also used them on a modern freestanding tub – it is a nice look to combine something old and something new in the same room.
It’s nice to try Circular Shower Curtain Rod. I haven’t used it before. Thanks.48KD