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.
