Have you ever wondered how some bathrooms look as if they were designed by an expensive decorator only to find out the homeowner did all the work?  You know the bathrooms that have a beautiful blend of patterns and colors yet everything seems to pull together perfectly?  Well, you too can achieve the same look for your bathroom simply by learning secrets from experts in the field, which is what we will cover in this article.

Well, that flawless look is not just happenstance but based on very specific formulas that some of the best designers in the world.  With this knowledge, you have the ability to create a gorgeous bathroom with flair but also one that represents your personality and personal style.  No matter what you like, whether it is floral, stripe, dots, animal prints, or something else, you can pull an amazing bathroom together from the bathroom window all the way through each accessory.

The real secret to these amazing bathrooms starts with the fabric and builds from there.  In other words, you should actually choose bathroom window curtains and shower curtain as the foundation on which to build the rest of the room.  From there, you would take the bathroom curtain colors and patterns, marrying them into everything else in the room.  Keep in mind that you need to have a willingness to try various combination’s.  Too often, people shy away from mixing colors and patterns and while it does take time to get it right, you will quickly see what you do and do not like.

Just be careful that whatever primary color you chose does not end up overwhelming the bathroom.  For instance, if you chose bathroom window curtains where the primary color was blue, you want to be cautious in using too much blue.  A good rule to follow is that between 60% of the room should display the primary color chosen with the other colors being used to coordinate and balance.  Now, if your bathroom has white floors and white walls that would account for most of the 60%.  Therefore, as you start the process with fabric, you want to make sure the primary color is another key piece, which would then be followed by introducing other colors and even hues.

As far as accent pieces, which would include artwork and flowers, they would be a part of the other color or colors that represent the 40% but within that, you need a pop of color.  In other words, 60% of the bathroom is your primary color, 30% is your secondary color or colors, and 10% is pop.  To pull the colors out of the bathroom window curtains and shower curtains, the accent and pop color would coordinate but these should be seen in just three to four pieces, meaning you do not want the room to end up cluttered in appearance.

Finally, if the bathroom has furniture, make sure to choose one, neutral color.  This could be whatever you like, brown, natural wood, white, cream, green, black, etc.  By the time you have your new bathroom window curtains on the wall, and your accessories and accents chosen, all the colors would be perfectly balanced.  Then for patterns, you can mix and match if you like, as long as you stick with the percentages of color.

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Curtain rods are to curtains like gas is to automobiles. If you don’t have any gas, you’re not going anywhere in the car. If you don’t have curtain rods, you’re not going to hang any curtains. So that kind of makes it a basic necessity for putting curtains in your bathroom is to have the rods to hang them from. That being said, let’s dig a little deeper into all the options you have when looking to hang them.

First you’ve got to keep in mind that they are an accessory and will help or hinder the overall look and feel of your bathroom window. If you are replacing old curtains with new ones, you might want to think about the overall presentation of the window and also replace those rods at the sametime. You can easily go from a window looking like a box to looking like something straight out of a magazine with a few simple adjustments and adding the right curtain rods for the situation from the start.

Let’s talk about the easy way out first, the cheap curtain rods. These are the ones that hide entirely, well just about, inside the curtain. They are those cheap little slide curtain rods made out of metal. As you can tell, not a big fan here. They are adjustable and can fit basically any window by sliding them either closer together or further apart. I don’t particularly like them as they really don’t add any benefit to the window other than holding the curtain in place.

There does come a time for everything though and one look that does kind of jazz up these cheap versions is the double curtain rods. You can take these and create some great layered looks for your bathroom window. Basically all it is are two of these cheap models staggered and of varying depths which enable you to hang both a curtain and sheers to the let the light in, or a bathroom window valance and curtain. These can create some pretty dramatic effects if used appropriately. You can do this with either two of these cheap models or they actually sell a double rod so you only need to install one set of brackets.

The types of window treatments you can use on double curtain rods are really up to you and your situation. Let’s say you’re bathroom window faces the sun most of the day. You could easily employ these double rods to use both a thermal lined and non-thermal lined curtain to help save on those energy costs from loss due to the windows. Fact: 30% of your homes energy loss occurs thru the windows. So when that sun comes barring down on your bathroom window, draw the thermal lined curtains to help block it out. Later in the evening when the sun is not so rough, pull them back to expose the great curtains you have underneath.

Tension curtain rods are another ho-hum treatment that could be used. Basically these fit inside your window and hold the curtain in place without the need to drill or install brackets into your wall. Personally, these are another type of window treatment that I’m not very keen on. It doesn’t take much imagination or effort to use a tension rod. Don’t get me wrong as they definitely have a place in the element of style, just not so much if you are using them solely within a bathroom window frame. They can expose the sides of a window. They will allow for the outline of the window to show thru. Plus the style of curtain used would need to fit inside the window. Doesn’t do much for the design appeal. However, if used in combination to hang a cafe type curtain midway underneath another bathroom window treatment, could lead to some visual appeal.

If you really want to step your game up in the bathroom, think about using some wooden curtain rods. This is where it starts to get fun and interesting. These rods will be visible and protrude out from the curtains. There is so much that you can do with them from the different finials that could be used on the ends to the different style of curtain hardware that can be used to hang the rods from. These are a design changer! This is where you’re bathroom can start making a statement. Although typically out of sight, there are some really nice ornamental brackets that can be used with wooden rods to really give them the stature you are looking for in your bathroom. Extended out a little further from the windows edge and closer to the ends of the rods can produce some visual appeal that leaves the room feeling luxurious.

Here’s another helpful hint for small bathroom windows, using this type of display with a longer curtain (or one that’s a bit longer than the window) can make the window look bigger than it really is.

Curtain Rods with Bird Cage Finials

But let’s just say for all intensive purposes here, that woods really not your thing. These days there are literally tons of decorative curtain rods on the market from wrought iron, silver, glass, gold and plastic that come in so many color and style choices there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for your bathroom. One of my favorite styles right now is the twisted decorative wrought iron curtain rod with the birdcage finials on the end. They are more predominately made in a black finish but also come in both brass and nickel. To me, these add a huge element of style and artistic expression to a plain window anyday.

What about those bathrooms that are a little odd-shaped? Like the ones where bathtubs sit under a window and inside walls at each end of the tub? I ran across one not too long ago that had a pretty ingenious idea, they had used a swing arm curtain rod to hang their curtains from. It was really neat as the window wasn’t extremely large and was closer to one side of the wall than the other, so when they wanted to let some light in, they would just swing the curtain rod open. It was nice because the curtain rod didn’t stick out past the end of the wall so it was just perfect for their situation.

If you are lucky enough to have a bay window in your bathroom with an elegant view, there’s even perfect rods for that as well. Bay window curtain rods are rods that are specifically designed to fit bay windows. Now dependent on what you do with those rods will determine how great that view stays and how much privacy you can afford! Just keep in mind that all bay windows are not necessarily the same size as a lot of them are custom built. So you have to be very careful in your measurements for getting the proper size. But with a properly sized bay window rod, you can really extend the look of your window treatment and not have to settle for a standard curtain rod that will essentially cut out the window in its entirety when closed. You paid good money for that window so why not get something that will show the beautiful dimensions.

All in all, curtains rods and curtain rod hardware are often the forgotten element in window treatments as everyone tends to focus so much time and energy on the curtains themselves. Hopefully this little rant will open some eyes to the various uses for the different curtain rods on the market today.

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Finding the right curtain rod is the finishing touch on any style of bathroom window curtains. Like anything else, picking the perfect curtain rod can be a little overwhelming. But knowing your options and how to pair your curtains with the curtain rod will save you a lot of time later.

Really, you only have a few decisions to make with curtain rods. There are basic and decorative curtain rods. Basic ones are either plain wood or a cheap metal like aluminum. Decorative of designative curtains rods are also either wood or metal but are embellished with more design features and are designed toward being seen. Expectations on these curtain rods can extend to really stylish finishes like solid redwood or brushed metal with some really neat ornamental finials on the ends. I’ve even seen some finials in block-like stainless steel in heart like shapes that really caught the eye. Finials wouldn’t be the only shape to consider as you can even find the rods themselves to be square or twisted. There are a number of materials that curtain rods are made with including bamboo, wood or wrought iron. When making this determination keep in mind the room you are working in. You are picking rods for bathroom window curtains; the curtain rods will probably spend a good deal of time being damp and wet. Even the most decorative wood would be susceptible to warping, so they are not the best choice for this room. Some kind of durable metal is what you are looking for.

Decorative Curtain Rod

You also need to consider what kind of bathroom window curtains you are using before you buy curtain rods. There are double and triple curtain rods, which allow you to layer your curtains for a more textured look. These are fine for a bathroom if you’re using a very thin curtain material. But for heavier materials, they will hold moisture better and wouldn’t be suitable for bathroom use. Tension curtain rods are the easiest to use since they have a spring mechanism in them that allows the rod to lock into place after the curtains are slid into place. These curtain rods are not the most attractive or the most decorative, so they usually work best with pocket type curtains that expose minimal amounts of the curtain rod.

If you are using very light and thin curtain materials, magnetic curtain rods could save you a lot of hassle with installing curtain rod brackets. Now, keep in mind that this only works with metal window frames. Basically they have strong magnets at each end of the rod that can then attach to the metal window frame and keep the curtain rod in place. This is also a nice style since they are very easily adjusted. Just pull the magnet free, make your adjustment and slide it back into place.

Traverse curtain rods are ideal with pinch-pleated and sheer curtains. They enable you to open and close the curtains with a cord. This will give your bathroom curtains a very elegant and traditional look. This is especially good if you’re using very intricate and complex designs elements in your bathroom décor. This will add to that complexity and accent the rest of the room beautifully.

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