Picking Bathroom Window Curtains Based on Form and Function

The look of our bathroom is something to think about when decorating a new home.  A bathroom is complex.  When thinking about the bathroom you not only take styling into account, but also practicality, and the appropriateness of materials to the type of environment you will encounter.

One of the trickiest aspects of decorating a bathroom is the window treatment.  There are so many alternatives to choose from when thinking about bathroom window curtains.  You can use patterned glass or an ornate valence on sheer curtains.  You can also use cotton fabrics, blinds, indoor shutters, and other fun and creative ways to dress your windows.

Of course all of this depends on what you like and what you need.  Do you want lots of light?  Then perhaps a sheer material or patterned glass will work.  Do you expect a lot of moisture?  Is the window inside the shower?  Then maybe vinyl waterproof bathroom window curtains are the best way to go.

I guess the key message here is that when thinking about window treatments for your bathroom you have to take into account that the conditions in a bathroom can vary drastically from cool and dry, to worm and humid very quickly.  Also you might have to deal with steam and the occasional splash.  Conditions in a bathroom are more extreme than you think, so you have to take this into account when you pick your window treatments or else you will be in for whole lot of trouble.  Mold, discoloration, unpleasant smells, these are all possible short term consequences of picking the wrong setup for your bathroom windows.

Think about this:  You spend a whole lot of time in the bathroom, and it is one of the first places to greet you in the morning.  Make it welcoming and pleasant it will give the rest of your day a joyful boost.

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