Add Shower Curtains to Your Bath Decor for Lasting Beauty
Shower curtains are more than just a functional item that protects your tile and linoleum from water stains; they can add a splash of style to your bathroom. You can buy inexpensive shower curtains from almost any store in the mall, but there’s also a thriving market for vintage and antique shower curtains on sites like Etsy! This article covers the basics of shopping for shower curtains, including what to look for when buying an antique or vintage curtain.
Here are some tips for buying vintage or antique shower curtains:
Make sure you’re buying from dependable sellers. Read the reviews and feedback from other buyers, and if there are any red flags, stay away! The last thing you want to do is buy a shower curtain that’s been poorly described or doesn’t look like the picture.
Shower curtains are often sold based on their size. When shopping for a vintage curtain, measure your tub and make sure the size of the curtain is appropriate. If it’s too small, a shower liner can provide an easy fix!
Shower curtains come in different materials. While modern shower curtains are typically made of polyester, cotton and nylon, antique and vintage shower curtains were often made of linen or cotton. Linen curtains are pretty popular because they’re an easy material to care for.
Before purchasing a vintage curtain, you should check the quality of the fabric. You don’t want to splatter your tub with paint if the curtain is threadbare or torn! When wiping down any bathtub surfaces that touch a curtain, make sure to use a soft sponge and mild soap (avoid bleach!).
Check out these adorable patterns in vintage shower curtains:
Patterns: Animal Prints and Nature Scenes.
Colors: Subtle Whites and Soft, Pastel Colors.
Art Deco Style Shower Curtains.
Vintage Shower Curtains Made of Cotton.
Packaging: Cute Packaging Adds Value to Vintage Items.
Cookie Cutter Patterns in Vintage Shower Curtains.
Make sure your shower curtain doesn’t have any mildew or mold on it before you buy it! Clean off the mildew and air dry the curtain before you hang it up. This step is especially important if you plan to hang your shower curtain without a liner underneath so that water can fall directly on the fabric of the curtain itself. (Not recommended if your fabric is made out of a material that stains easily. For example, cotton can be stained easily by any type of oil. Make sure you wash your new curtain as soon as you get it.)
P.S. - If you're looking for a new tub, check out my review on some of the best tubs for cats!
One final note about shopping for shower curtains: shop around! Yes, I know you feel like you want to buy something from that store on the corner but it's likely more expensive and because I live in Houston I'm always skeptical of these huge chain stores with cheap prices. (An example would be Bath & Body Works which is sold in Wal-Mart and Target.) So shop around and see who offers the best prices or ask your friends or family members where they bought their shower curtains and see if they have any recommendations.
Lastly, don't forget that you can use shower curtains as a means to create a custom look for your bathroom! I have one of my own by making a custom order from Walmart! It's a bit more expensive than simply buying from Walmart but the option is there. Like this one here:
Hopefully, this article has helped you better understand how to buy the best shower curtain for your bathroom. Comment below with your favorite type of style or pattern in antique or vintage shower curtains or any questions you might still have about shopping for these unique items! If you loved this article, be sure to check out my other articles too and share it with someone who might be interested in buying these new items. Thank you so much!
Keep safe and happy shopping!
Author: Pamela Madregan
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Art Deco Lighting Fixtures (Part 3): The Modern Neon Light Art Deco Light Fixtures From the 1930s The 1930's came with a lot of changes in. The most outstanding being: Women had the right to vote, Machine Guns, Radios and Neon lights. The 1930s brought about a few new pieces of furniture design as well as some new styles in lighting fixtures. One of these designs was the "Window Sash" which was a popular art deco style that was designed to light up large areas. Another popular design of lighting during the 30s was called "Residential Lighting". Residential Lighting used small soft lights that could be placed throughout the house with out being too prominent. These new types of light were preferred because they were more subtle and didn't become a distraction from the artwork, fabrics and colors used throughout the house. (Similar to the ambient lighting that is used today.) Let's look at the different art deco era light fixtures shall we?
This first image is called "The Llanos". This was a very popular type of art deco lighting fixture which was made by enclosing candle lights in a square box. These would be secured at the top with some sort of locking device. The shade on this one is made of wrought iron.
The next one is called "The New Deco". This is a very similar light fixture to the one above except it has a round shape, is made of chrome, and has a shell over the glass. This is also sometimes referred to as a "tester".
The next piece is called "The Primrose". It's made of brass and has an ivory shade. The candle light sits inside an octagon-shaped glass.
This next light was first used in hotel lobbies. This one uses three bulbs; there are three small bulbs in the center that throw off a small amount of light while two bulbs at the outside edge of the ceiling provide more intense illumination.
Check out this other horizontal Art Deco style lighting fixture called "The Parterre".
Conclusion:
So now you have seen a whole collection of art deco lighting fixtures. There are a lot more to look at than just the ones I've shown but that's the gist of it. If you want to see more, get into some antique stores and search through them yourself! If you liked this shop, check out all my other art deco posts too! Happy shopping!
Art Deco Lighting Fixtures (Part 2): The Directly Placed Light Art Deco Light Fixtures From the 1930s The 1930s brought about a few new pieces of furniture design as well as some new styles in lighting fixtures.