Shower Curtain Rods & Accessories
Shower curtain rods come in many different varieties and finishes, so it can be a challenge to decide which one is right for your bathroom.
Our website will give you the information you need to make the right choice. Everything depends on how the rest of your bathroom, and possibly even the rest of your house, is decorated. Of course you might be looking for a shower curtain rod that just plain works, and there's nothing wrong with that.
Shower rods serve their purpose well, and that is to give us privacy while we bathe, without having some sort of "built in" structure to enclose the shower. Many people like the openness this can give your bathroom, making it feel more spacious. If you live in an apartment or rent your house, decorative shower curtain rods are a way to express your style and individuality without making structural changes you aren't allowed to do.
While many people place more emphasis on the shower curtain they buy rather than the rod, paying attention to detail can make your bathroom a relaxing retreat you enjoy spending time in, or a showplace that you are proud to have guests use. You can choose a shower rod that matches the dominant color of your bathroom, or use it as an accent. Your curtain rod can blend in with the overall feel of your bath, or it can pop out and draw the eye to it. You shower curtain rods can be purely functional or they can be elegant and extravagant.
Shower curtain rods are usually adjustable to fit the specific size of your tub and bathroom. If you are willing to pay for it, they can also be custom ordered to your exact specifications, size requirements, and finish and material choices.
Tension Rods: Tension rods are sometimes referred to as "budget" rods because, even though there are some higher end models, most of these tend to be the plain white plastic rods that look and feel "cheap". There are some that come in metal, with nice finishes, and these obviously cost more. The major advantage to these styles of rods is that there is no mounting that needs to be done. They work by being spring loaded in the middle. You install them by squeezing the ends together, putting it into place and then letting it expand back out. The tension from the spring holds it in place
Curved shower curtain rods: Curved shower curtain rods have been gaining in popularity. The curved rod gives you more room while you are showering. The way it works is that it pulls in near the ends to keep the curtain and the water actually in the shower, and the middle curves outward, allowing you the freedom to move around without the curtain rubbing up against you. This can make your shower feel larger without actually changing it's layout.
Metal shower curtain rods: Metal rods give a more higher end look to your bathroom, but come with many decisions: they type of metal you would like and the texture or finish of the metal. Stainless steel rods give more of an industrial look and match more of a cooler color scheme. Brass rods match warmer colors better, and bronze rods can give you an "old world" look and match earth tones very well. You also have a choice of the finish - you can have a bright chrome, a brushed steel, or an oil rubbed bronze.