Five Downfalls of Shower Curtains

Bathroom Planning, Clutter Free Spring

If you are fed up with tired and outdated shower curtains, those that cling slimily to you when you’re just trying to get clean and get out the door in the morning, then we can help.

We have put together some information that can help you think outside the box when it comes to fitting out your shower.

For starters, here are five drawbacks to your standard shower curtain –

  1. They turn grimy yellow colour after a few months of use.
  2. If the shower curtain is too long, you will need to trim it to fit or stand on the bottom as you shower. This also leads to mould build-up.
  3. They block out light from the window.
  4. There is the problem of where do you put them when you need to have a bath, apart from draping them around the basin?
  5. They stick to your body whilst you’re in the shower *shudders*
Beach Shower Curtain
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800mm Economy 4 Panel Folding Bath Screen - Basic Range

If you have space for a separate shower enclosure or you have taken the bold step of doing away with your bath, this isn’t really an issue for you.

For the rest of us, we can fit a bath shower screen.

In a recent article about renovating bathrooms in The Telegraph, Rose Millard stated:

“What else must we do if our bathrooms are to stand out? Firstly, get rid of any children. If they really must share your bathroom, then assign a lidded box for all those scummy toys. Secondly all shower curtains, washing machines and clothes lines must go, too.”

What we want from our bathrooms is a clean, ordered space where clutter is kept to an absolute minimum. This simply means shower curtains are no longer welcome, and stylish storage is.

On the Other Hand

Shower curtains can be fun and there are some very artistic and eccentric designs available out there that would add a quirky touch to your bathroom. A lot of interior decoration outlets have an excellent selection of bright and playful designs. But when it comes to selling your house, these really will not help.

Wolf Shower Curtain
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800mm EasyClean 3 Panel Folding Bath Screen - Finest Range

A better solution can be a screen, and at BathEmpire we have just released our selection of high quality, modern bath screens. Available in either 800mm or 1000mm width, these glass shower screens feature eye-catching chrome hinges and optional towel rails for added functionality. They do not turn yellow and definitely will not stick to you – we’ve done tests, trust us.

For more information and ideas, take a look at our latest collection of bath shower screens.