Curtain Focus

Bathrooms can be really fun rooms to decorate. They are usually small enough to not be overwhelming and a theme can be incorporated depending on who is using the bathroom, especially for a child or teen bathroom. For boys, a nautical theme is a great one they can grow with; the colors are great, and things like a lighthouse shower curtain and accessories can really make it playful.

Whether the boys are toddlers or teens, a nautical bathroom is a perfect one to choose. Often, picking out a shower curtain is a great place to begin. With the fun lighthouse shower curtains out now, they can really make a statement and then the rest of the bathroom can be designed around it. After finding the right curtain, colors can be pulled from it to paint the walls and decide on accessories. Lighthouse themes can be soothing because they invoke the beach and the shore, so the colors can be nice muted shades of greens, blues and beiges. If a brighter look is desired, pull some of the bright blues from the sea and use a bold red to accent the bathroom. Often lighthouse curtains will have a bit of red and yellow.

While decorating, keep the shower curtain in mind for reference. Perhaps the walls can be done in more than one shade from the curtain, even a sand based paint would add a fun touch on a small part of the wall. Sometimes this paint can be bought as is, or actually adding sand to a sand colored paint will provide the right effect. If the lighthouse curtain has some sand in the picture, try to mimic the color, the shape and the placement of how it is on the curtain.

For accessories, the sky becomes the limit. Lighthouse curtain hooks are available, and can be a charming touch. Fun, nautical themed signs can be hung on the walls, or to maintain the lighthouse theme, find pictures of lighthouses to frame and hang. They can be small black and white photos, perhaps a fun print or two that go together, anything that incorporates the lighthouse theme and colors. Towels make great accessories; match new, fluffy ones to the walls and curtain colors.

This is a fun theme that any boy will be happy with for years. Remember to find the lighthouse shower curtain first and use it as guide for the rest of the room, which can be soothing and calm, or fun and bright, just like the ocean.

If you are considering redecorating your bathroom, you might like some of the new styles available for use with the shower. You can find several designs for funky shower curtains that have a fun or retro look to them. The curtains are designed with bold and bright colors to really catch your attention. You can find these fun styles in geometric type patterns such as cubes or ovals that crisscross throughout the curtain. They might be in vibrant colors of lime green and orange or they may come more subdued such as the turquoise and brown.

The new geometric designs work well in a contemporary styled bath area where you have a lot of chrome in the design. The stark look of the chrome can leave a bath area feeling very cold and impersonal as a room to be in. To change the atmosphere of the area you might add a splash of color to your shower and window. Choosing coordinating colors or patterns for the window dressing and the curtain in the shower can do this. The designs available on these curtains work well in bathrooms used by couples as well as singles.

The new retro designs can be in the form of large flowers reminiscent of the 60’s. This funky shower curtain style is great for a young person’s bathroom. They generally come in the more vibrant colors of hot pink and orange to make the room brighter and more inviting. This style would also be good for a dorm or college room that has its own bath. This retro style may come as large the large flower type or a fun smiley face design. Some of these may be found in sets, which include window curtains to create a matching look to the room.

The bath area which has a shower in it is generally the place you use in the morning to shower and wake up to face the day. Using the brighter and more colorful designs in the bath will help create a fun and lighter atmosphere for you to be in. Most of the products available to use in the bath, are created in sets so you can easily match everything from the rugs to the toothbrush holders if you want. Adding more color to a bath area also works well in apartments where the colors of the walls are generally painted to be neutral.

Blue shower curtains are being used in many ingenious ways throughout the home. With the variety of designs and colors available, these inexpensive and fun products are no longer restricted to the bathroom. The best part of decorating with shower curtains is the price.

For a completely new look in the dining room, it is hard to beat the unique and unusual designs of a blue shower curtain. Stunning table displays start with these vibrant curtains converted to a tablecloth. Adding padded chair seats or chair drapes and window treatments from another decorative curtain from the shower complete the look. These curtains come with metal grommets or extra large holes that will slide over a decorative rod.

For an added touch of elegance, a matching brown and blue shower curtain can be used as a pad under the high chair or the toddlers’ chairs to protect the carpeting and speed the clean-up process. After dining, a quick wipe of the material cleans the curtain for the next use.

For a glamorous update in the bathroom, a creative seamstress will add matching strips cut from another blue fabric shower curtain to the towels for a custom designed feeling.  Any open shelves can quickly be hidden behind these handy covers. When used as living room drapes, a set of matching throw pillows will complete the look of the room with added style.

Many of these modern curtains are available in cloth or cloth like materials making them adaptable for a multitude of uses. Some fabrics still require a vinyl liner if used in the shower but many have a tight weave and automatically repel water. Materials available in the shower curtains are astounding. Vinyl is still inexpensive and popular.  The choices today include 100% polyester, hemp, cotton, polyester and cotton blends, nylon and even bamboo and Egyptian cotton. Many of these resemble expensive material available at high-end fabric stores and have fantastic designs, sure to complement any décor.

The best part of all is the price. These can be purchased at the Dollar Store in an inexpensive vinyl product, at department stores and major stores offering a large variety of choices and prices. Frequent sales increase the availability of quality products at reasonable prices.

These curtains from the shower are a fun way for a decorator to show his or her style and flair. These many materials and interesting designs offered by a navy blue shower curtain offers an inexpensive way to decorate a home.