Asked on Sep 11, 2016
Shower curtain suggestions needed ASAP
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Beth Marie
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I'm in a rental property and it came with this lovely wallpaper :) It's in my sons shared bathroom (16, 12, & 4) and I cannot find ANYTHING that would go with it. I thought something white would work but the ones I found are too feminine and their brown, tan ones I've found seemed too busy or too expensive for my kids to ruin!
ANY suggestions?
ANY suggestions?
32 answers
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How about picking up that rusty red? Have you thought about using a clear vinyl liner and finding a curtain panel, maybe in the rusty red color??
Karen Johnson Spanton
on Sep 11, 2016
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I see a rust/red in the overlapping plaid. Perhaps something in that shade in a solid. Another thought-- horizontal stripes to make the area appear wider. Good Luck.
Fran
on Sep 11, 2016
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Why not try dying the white one you have? Jacquard Products makes great dyes, one for all cotton fabrics, another (iDye Poly) for synthetics. It's available both on line and in better art supply stores. I've used it several times and was astonished how well it worked. DO NOT use your washing machine! You'll need a big old pot and do it on your stove top. The dye is very strong and acts quickly. Be sure to wash it first in hot water to get rid of any sizing that might be on the shower curtain. As for color, I'd go for the burgundy and leave it pulled to the side when not in use.
Annie
on Sep 11, 2016
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A cheap plastic liner and I would go with the lighter color to keep the bathroom from looking so dark and closed in. If you don't like a busy pattern, try a flat sheet. If you have a sewing machine that can make button holes, (I am definitely no seamstress myself, and even I can do it!), then if you want more detail, you can add a band of coordinating color across where the tub height is. Coordinating towels will calm down the business of the pattern, and like-color accessories and artwork will help it look more finished.
Lynne Daly
on Sep 11, 2016
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Big Lots is your friend. They have a great assortment of shower curtains in "masculine" colors. Line them with a cheap-o liner from Dollar Tree. All-in cost could be as little as $10 if you shop Big Lots' sale shelves. :)
StefanieB
on Sep 11, 2016
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If you are interested in inexpensive shower curtains shop at marshalls, t j Maxx, and home goods. You can get name brand products at more than 50% off. I would use a beige/cafe au lait color for the shower curtain. I think there is gray and cranberry/brown in the wall paper, try a light gray shower curtain and use red/cranberry accessories. Hope this helps.
Lynn
on Sep 11, 2016
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First, ask your son for ideas, race cars, construction equipment themes, etc. Secondly, how old is your son? If nothing else has provided inspiration to stay in school , get a job, and move out, that wall paper ought to do it. Look at it as a blessing of sorts.......
Russ Ford
on Sep 11, 2016
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Choose on of the darker colors in the plaid and dye or buy a solid shower curtain. My monitor reads rust and grey tones. Plaid is masculine but if you want to make it a bit more modern...try for a dark grey curtain.
Mary-Ann
on Sep 11, 2016
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I would go with a charcoal grey and lighten up the bathroom with sepia coloured photos with off white/tan mattes and black frames. You can change out the photos as he grows or just pick scenery if it's shared with guests. You could also use fabric paint on the shower curtain at the bottom to create a colour appropriate line or two to lighten it up. Good luck!
MichelleB
on Sep 11, 2016
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You can find solid dark brown shower curtains. This one looks like it has matching colors:http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Lush-Decor-Terra-Shower-Curtain/8549467/product.html You could also use a brown sheet with a waterproof liner.
Julies1949
on Sep 11, 2016
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Hang a second shower rod higher on the wall and use a curtain panel. Use something for a tie-back (maybe colored rope?). The shower "curtain" always stays tied back, the vinyl curtain is just closed when showering.
Rockie
on Sep 11, 2016
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Use a table cloth or regular curtains hung with ring clips. This way you can also get a fuller look.
Dee
on Sep 11, 2016
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what about something like this? https://smile.amazon.com/I-Manggo-Bathroom-Cu...
Leronna Farley
on Sep 11, 2016
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Take the curtain down and hang or lay outside. A couple of water balloons with watered down latex in a color they like. Splatter paint it but limit # of balloons used. Let dry for rest of day.
Deanna Nassar
on Sep 11, 2016
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It looks like you have a lot of beige/brown in this bathroom. Because it is for boys, I would pick a gray that works with the gray in the wallpaper. You could use a small grey check or houndstooth, or a solid gray. I would also use gray towels.
Debi53
on Sep 11, 2016
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I have often used sheets found on sale or from thrift shops to make a shower curtain. You don't need a button hole either. Use curtain tabs that clip on with a plastic liner they look hi fashion. Simple is best.
Muriel J Moore
on Sep 11, 2016
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Use a plain white or clear plastic curtain and cover them up with a cloth curtain made of sheets or even inexpensive curtain panels. You can get a second tension rod and run it thru the channel on a panel or the top hem of a sheet. Sheets can be cut off and a hem turned up with fabric glue or a fusible web product if you don't sew.
Crystal Meyer Griffith
on Sep 11, 2016
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What about using rustic stars, wooden bats and baseball framed prints. Maybe a baseball glove ect. for the walls. A plain shower curtain using 1 of the colors from the wall. Go for a vintage baseball look.
Sue
on Sep 11, 2016
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•This would create the best eye pop.. You will need to look though, find something( curtians) with lines going downwards, get two shower curtians exactly the same, except one is a slightly different shade,& i am talking about muted greens, one light one darker.. By doubling up the curtians you give an extra flare(yes) look but it becomes automatically bigger, though i suggest to cut both in the centre, so to half them,& place up in accordance one light, one dark, one light & so on..because you have double, there will not be water leakage problems.. *Tip to keep cleaner longer, half a bottle of distilled water into a spray bottle, mix 4 table spoons of bi-carb, add 7-14 drops( you decide on smell) of grapefruit oil (decent aromatherapy oil), shake always well & spray curtians after every few uses. The pop of greens in that hue of a bathroom will change it amazingly,& boys won't mind the right greens.. Plain white, never,& for so many reasons that are more of bad than good, never work. Make that bath area be your focal point.. Then if you want to get a tad more interesting, place the odd small fake green cactus/or plants you can get at a 2 dollar shop... Want something real... Some Air fern is beautiful & can be used with anything if you let your imagination go... Or if you'd like some ideas then ask, i deal with proffesional Arts'n'crafts & especially for rentals, where a number on this site don't like me for (as i help those who want some best advice,& a bit more always:) Happy Crafting M Rã
MadameRã
on Sep 12, 2016
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The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this wallpaper was "Burgundy!" Just a plain burgundy curtain and perhaps burgundy towels. No pattern. I think that would just be too much with all that plaid.
Janice DeLong
on Sep 12, 2016
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Try using inexpensive drop cloths and move your outer shower curtain up toward the ceiling
Kathy
on Sep 12, 2016
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If you don't have the time for DIY, just take your laptop or tablet into the bathroom and go to someplace like Bed Bath & Beyond for instance and scroll through the shower curtains. I would choose either maroon or deep green colors and see if there isn't something that strikes up a nice pairing with the wallpaper. I know colors aren't always what they seem on a website but you could get an idea. It doesn't have to be a plain one either. You might see something with a subtle stripe or a fade from light to dark. Just sit and stare at the wall and the websites, something will hit you.
KC
on Sep 12, 2016
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I love the burgundy idea with the matching towels. Think, no grungee towels to bleach!!!!!
Lin
on Sep 12, 2016
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When I look at the pictures that are from a distance. I see the blue/gray color popping out at me. I'd try that color for a boy.
Beth Kish
on Sep 12, 2016
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I instantly pictured using the burgundy/russet color in the wall paper for the curtains and as a valance over the shower. The darker red/brownish tint will make it masculine and ageless. Try a DIY dye job on plain white flat twin sheets, then see a hem and rod pocket and gather as you hang it. Or simply buy sheets in that color (or shop Goodwill and second hand shops for inexpensive white sheets). I think if you stick with the russet color (reddish burnt orange) all the boys will be satisfied and you can accent with dark green to add pop. Just my thoughts. Hope it helped and good luck. Post pics of what you decide ok. 😀
Goldie
on Sep 12, 2016
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I think I would go with trying to bring out the small green strips in the pattern. It shouldn't be too hard to find a similar green shade and if it doesn't match the color perfectly, there's little enough of it in the wallpaper that it won't look odd. If you try to match one of the more prominent colors, the color would have to match better. Good luck and have fun decorating!
Deb Greenwold
on Sep 12, 2016
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I immediately thought of burlap. Idk how expensive it is, but you could easily make one. Then you could tie in the burgundy color by adding a stripe or even a burgundy or dark red shower rod. Good luck!
Stephanie
on Sep 12, 2016
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Simply go with the double curtain idea. Walmart sells shower curtain hooks that have 2 hooks. One for the shower liner ( cheap not even worth cleaning just replace), the other is for the curtain. If you sew try a single flat sheet hemed. If you own a sewing machine that makes button holes you space them to attach to the hooks. You just pick what ever color you want.
Irene
on Sep 13, 2016
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Use twin flat sheets for the outside curtain. and plastic in the tub.. get the color you want that way. Also go idea is to take velcro on one side of the tub were the inside curtain to keep it in the tub..
Michelle
on Sep 13, 2016
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What about using the painters drop cloth idea that is all the rage - def cheap, definitely durable, and it is a natural color that would be washable and go with the wallpaper.
Megan Robinson
on Sep 15, 2016
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plaids and/or dark colors should never be used in small spaces. Makes them appear/feel even smaller
JESS
on Sep 16, 2016
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actually Jess as an Interior Designer for many years I have to somewhat disagree with you. Sometimes bolder color and larger pieces in a small space will make it look larger. From my perspective I would go with a blue/grey. It is masculine works very well with tan and browns, looks more current and is a neutral as well. If the wall paper pattern is enough for you than just go with a solid or a bold, wide vertical stripe, in a cream or a green as in the wallpaper. Bring in some grey.chrome/silver etc accents..to carry it thru ie: towels, foliage, decanters, art work and your all set.
Sammik2u
on Sep 16, 2016
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