Hey pals… when was the last time you refreshed your shower curtain? Can you even remember? Was it before “the plague?” On top of swapping out that grime and soap-scum-ridden liner every couple of months, you have no idea what replacing that dingy greige curtain of mysterious origin can do for both your bathroom’s decor (and your shaky mental health). Sometimes the bathroom is the only place for reprieve you have in life—whether it’s crushing debt, impending deadlines, or a toddler waiting for you on the other side. The bathroom is an oasis… or at least it can be a downright spa with the right accessories like smart showerheads and bad-smell banishers.
The good news is that there are really no rules when it comes to outfitting your shower setup; if you want your water closet to be a shrine to Mr. Worldwide, go off king. Need a subtle way to let guests know you’re into The Lord of the Rings or Dungeons & Dragons? Say less. These are the absolute best shower curtains for zhuzhing up the room in your house you probably spend the most time (conscious) in, whether your style is punk show bathroom or that super niche episode of S Club 7’s short-lived TV show when Hannah finds that weird spa bathroom mirage in the middle of the desert.
Little miss popular…
The “it girl” of the shower curtain world? You know her, you love her—it’s Quiet Town’s Sun Shower curtain. Honey may be the brand’s most recognizable color, but they all rule (and honestly, we’re partial to pine). Quiet Town also makes hefty canvas shower curtains inspired by different sleepy towns like Marfa and Orient.
Quiet Town
Sun Shower Pine
$42 at Quiet Town
… and the hardcore stan
If you’re a cheapskate, (no shame in the money-saving game) there are a few options that give you the same peek-a-boo effect for a heck of a lot less. We can’t vouch that they’ll have the same quality and weight as their famous counterpart, but for the price, they can’t be beat.
MondayMooseStore
Olas Shower Curtain
$23 at Etsy
Barossa Design
Premium PEVA Shower Liner
$10.99 at Amazon
SoEpicCreations
Neon Shower Curtains
$17.99 at Etsy
The platonic ideal? Linen
Quince’s European Linen shower curtain is a VICE editor-loved jawn that writer Mary-Frances Knapp says is softer than her bedsheets. At just under $50, it’s quite the bang for your buck.
Quince
European Linen Shower Curtain
$49.90 at Quince
You left the city for suburban life
And you desperately miss punk shows and dive bars. We get it—there’s no feeling like going to a dripping wet cave of a bathroom littered with stickers while your ears are absolutely ringing from standing too close to the stage.
MaximalistDreamz
Dive Bar Grunge Shower Curtain
$59 at Etsy
Dennis Purcell
1980’s Vintage Punk Flyers Shower Curtain
$80$60 at Society6
You wish the Renaissance fair was always in town
Throw on some ye old bangers and grab a shower mead—it’s time to get medieval.
ART OF BULGAN LUMINI
Medieval Bestiary Shower Curtain
$73.20$43.92 at Zazzle
You’re horny but tasteful
Our jaws dropped when we laid eyes upon these shower curtains featuring tasteful nudes by artist Katie Burnett, part of an exclusive collaboration with SSENSE. All three prints are fantastic, but if we had to pick a favorite, it’d be “Black & White Bubbles & Butts.”
Katie Burnett x Ssense
Black & White Bubbles & Butts Shower Curtain
$220 at SSENSE
Leggo my Eggo
Nothin’ wrong with a classic waffle weave. It’s simple, versatile, machine washable, comes in 12 colors, 11 sizes, and costs around $20. That’s what we call the easiest decision of our lives. Pass the maple syrup.
AmazerBath
Waffle Shower Curtain
$27.97$16.98 at Amazon
Check it out
Want to add some color and visual interest without it seeming like you chose a random theme and ran with it? A classic checkerboard in neutrals (or bold colors) brightens up a space without feeling forced.
Urban Outfitters
Checkerboard Shower Curtain
$39 at Urban Outfitters
Lane And Lucia For Deny Retro
Rainbow Checkerboard Shower Curtain
$59 at Urban Outfitters
Have a phobia of shower curtain liners?
You’re not alone… in fact, one genius (whose feet should be anointed in sacred oils) invented the SPACE expanding shower system that provides the extra room of a curved shower bar without the hassle of installation.
SPACE
Expanding Shower System
$47.99$42.99 at Amazon
Now go get clean, you filthy animals.
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