Designs and Accessories for Retro Shower Curtains

Retro shower curtains can bring a dull bathroom back to life.  Contemporary shower curtain designs tend to be machine-made and lack the charm or "personality" of the retro style.  In this article we will take a look at the design of a few of the most popular retro shower curtains.

An angel motif is one of the most popular retro designs. Sometimes these will feature playful cherubs or "Garden of Eden scenes."  These peaceful and calming designs are perfect for the bathroom.

Another popular design for retro shower curtains are the funky 70s blue bubbles.  The bubble motive is fun and colorful, and can give any bathroom that funky 70s aquatic atmosphere.  These are highly recommended for children's bathrooms.

Another great retro design for children's shower curtains are animal prints.  Polar bears, zebras, dolphins, dinosaurs, cats or fish are all perfect for the children's bathroom, and the retro prints used on the shower curtains will give the tub a playful, innocent quality.

Flag designs also make great retro shower curtains.  The British Union Jack or St. George Cross are both popular, as are the American stars and stripes. For a cool 80s motif, you can find retro shower curtains with the Japanese rising sun motif.  These can really put you in the mood of the excessive 80s.  You'll be searching for your parachute pants in no time!

Aquatic scenes also make really cool retro shower curtains.  Starfish or beach shells are perfect to add a "vacation" feel to your bathroom. Crabs, penguins or lighthouse scenes are also very popular for retro shower curtains, and will brighten up your bathroom with a "beachy" aquatic look.

Once you've spruced up your bath with some funky retro shower curtains, you'll also want to look for matching bathroom accessories to keep the retro style going.  Retro shower curtain rings or hooks are an obvious accessory to begin with.  Depending on which shower curtain design you use, there are many different curtain rings and hooks that can perfectly complement your style.

For example the retro chrome button hooks are always popular, as are the chrome oval C rings.  For children's bathrooms, try the bright and colorful antique starfish style curtain hooks or the black Mickey Mouse ears curtain hooks.  Aquatic motif shower curtains can be perfectly complemented with antique starfish style hooks, or blue bobble chrome hooks.

To complete the retro look in your bathroom, you might wish to try a corner or shower rail fitting, available in either flat white or retro chrome with two ceiling and wall supports.  You can also choose an extra long inside shower curtain to keep your bathroom dry while showering.  These are available in many retro designs, including galaxy, starlight, satin stripe, blue floral or superheavy cream.

Your bathroom says a lot about your design style, and the livability of your home.  Decorating your bathroom in a fun retro style is easy, and there are hundreds of accessories available, ensuring that your retro bathroom will be as unique as you are.  Begin with a set of retro shower curtains and add accessories to taste for a beautiful retro bathroom look.