Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Taking the High Road

A reader of one of our recent Expert Advice columns in the St. Petersburg Times, sent us some pictures and questions about her bathroom shower curtain. The idea behind the article is that, especially if you have high ceilings in your bathroom, a taller than standard shower curtain can add drama and accentuate the great architecture, instead of "cutting your bathroom in half".

The reader asked what maximum height shower curtain she should use in her bathroom, and what did I think of the color of her current shower curtain. Here's what she had to show me.



In general, you should leave at least 6" of space between your shower curtain and your ceiling for ventilation. The curtain should hang 6" into the tub to prevent water spray from going all over the bathroom, but should not brush the floor of the tub, which will encourage mold growth, and potential slip accidents. In this reader's case, her maximum shower curtain length is probably 84", though her cathedral ceiling does slope from one side to the other. There are a lot of sites where longer shower curtains are available, such as BedBathstore. Custom lengths for liners and decorative outer curtains would also be available from local design workrooms.

From the photographs, it appears that her shower curtain blends well with the tile in the bathroom, but I also encouraged her to experiment with color. Bath accessories can be an affordable way to freshen up your home!

Here is a photograph showing a 96" clear shower curtain, used without an exterior curtain. Notice how it actually makes the bathroom appear more spacious.


Always remember to play up your attributes, whether it's in fashion or home decor.

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