Shower curtain rods

The well thought out and coordinated look of fixtures, furniture and furnishings can make a bath look regal, classic, elegant, modernist, fun and trendy or simply functional; in the same way, as curtains look great when they suit the mood of the shower, if the base they rely on is as well in tune with the theme and as attractive, it can be a signature in style- and here is where shower curtain rods play a very important role in adding to the glamour quotient of a bathroom.

Types of shower curtain rods

Life comes full circle and its no different for a splash with curved shower rods; there is the saving grace of high quality and exclusive curved rods that are very popular and available in a variety of materials and colors, with or without delicate or bold ornamentation at the corners to catch every envious eye. These fit built in tub openings as well as various shower units as they are very versatile in use. The next equally favored kind is the L-shaped corner shower rod, sharing popular footage with corner tubular shower rods which are usually made of 1 inch diameter tubing and can be cut to fit your application- considerably lower in cost too. Depending on your budget and the gilt you feel your bath needs, you can purchase these shower curtain rods in chrome, brushed nickel or polished brass finishes. The straight and tubular brass shower curtain rods with die-cast wall flanges and mounting hardware also come in the same metal finish and the oval shower curtain rings are a well-rounded dream and can be mounted to a shower riser pipe, wall or the ceiling. Rectangular shower curtain rings can fit ceilings and mount showers too, fit claw foot or whirlpool tubs. Finally, the U-shaped shower curtain rods have ceiling supports for easier and durable mounting while the option of using shower rod braces is utilized by many as well.

Innovation in shower curtain rods

Aluminum covered shower curtain tracks, rods and accessories featuring L-shaped, neo-angle and carousel rods apart from the regular straight ones are coming with add-ons ornamental carvings, bejeweled finishes, oil-rubbed bronze finished shower curtain rods are the all the rage today. But, while flipping over the vast variety is inevitable, one would do well to keep in mind that the best shower curtain rod is that which requires low cost plumbing with good looks and durability.