Curved Shower Rod

Curved Shower Rod

When most people think of a shower rod, they don't give it much thought. They think of a straight tension rod bar that goes between the walls of the shower and you hang a shower curtain on it. But did you know that they make a curved shower rod? Their purpose is ingenious. It's designed to curve out into the room a few inches and give the shower area more width. This is especially helpful for people who are claustrophobic and think a regular shower is too confining of a space. The extra shoulder room gives the sense of a larger shower space and isn't quite so closed in. It's also helpful for larger individuals who would otherwise be bumping into the shower wall or shower curtain at all times. Essentially it makes your shower area bigger without having to put in a bigger shower stall or bathtub base.

Due to their design these curved shower rods are permanently attached to the shower wall as opposed to the tension rod (straight) method. They fit standard 5 foot tub/shower combinations and give you more breathing room in the shower area.

This design is becoming more popular in homes as its considered more of a luxury item even though it's just a shower rod, but you also see them in many hotel rooms these days, especially the high end hotels that want to make a lasting impression. Hotels look to impress you with upscale ammenities and one of the best places to do that is in the bathroom. If you leave them with the impression that the shower was huge, even though they didn't put in more than a standard 5 foot tub, then their $20 shower rod was a good investment and will likely invite a repeat customer.

A lot of people like to bring home decor ideas from their vacations and this is one of the least expensive upgrades you can do while copying a hotel. It's not cheap to put in a fancy bathtub, but you can give that impression with a simple $20 curved shower curtain rod. However, not every bathroom can accommodate this. For one thing, if you have a small bathroom having a curved shower curtain rod will actually give the impression of the shower creeping into the room too much. This kind of thing is only a good idea from a spatial and decorative standpoint if the room is large enough to handle it. There really can't be anything right next to the shower, such as a toilet or vanity, otherwise the person on the otherside will now have to be touching the curtain too much.

Do you need a different shower curtain? No, a standard length shower curtain works just fine on these special rods. They curve in to keep the floor dry and the curtain still hangs down into the tub to keep the water where it should be. When you buy the rod it comes with everything you need to install it, including all the hardware, brackets and mounting instructions. They are usually a stainsteel finish and the top seller gets a perfect 5 star review.

5 ft. Curved Shower Rod - Polished Stainless Steel

They also make a dual curved shower rod which has a second rod behind the first one for your towel to hang on. In case your bathroom doesn't have a towel rack on the wall, this would allow you to have your towel right there when you're done showering and it's kept dry the entire time.