Most people never think of using stencils to dress up basic curtains but the results are incredible.  This is a great way to end up with customized curtains that are exactly what you want but while spending very little money.  Of course, there are many other ways to enhance the appearance of bathroom curtains but we wanted to show you just how great stencils are in giving you a one-of-a-kind look.

Although there are multiple ways to accomplish this, we suggest you start by purchasing a pair of quality bathroom curtains.  For this, you could choose white, off-white, yellow, sage green, sky blue, and other colors but the key is to buy fabric without any texture and preferably curtains made of cotton or a cotton and polyester blend.  That way, the stencils will stick better and stand out to make a lasting impression.

Of course, make sure you take proper measurements of the bathroom window first and then begin shopping.  You will also need to pick out hardware that compliments the curtains but also the stencils and the overall room decorum.  Once you have these purchases done, the fun begins as you shop for stencils to use.  The best place is any hobby store where you will find stencils of various sizes, styles, and designs.  Even quality stencils of medium size typically cost less than $5, making this a great cost efficient solution.

Along with the stencil or stencils, you would need craft paint.  Make sure to purchase paint specifically designed for stenciling but also fabric.  The reason is that stencil paint would absorb into the fabric of the bathroom curtains, becoming a part of the structure.  Because of this, once you finish stenciling the curtains you could machine wash them without the colors fading or the paint dissolving.  Therefore, you end up with beautiful and unique bathroom curtains that will last a long time.

In addition to the stencils and paint, you need special stencil brushes.  Of all expenses, these are probably the most but even then, they are not too costly.  These brushes have a blunt head since the paint is actually dabbed on inside the stencil.  The types of stencil brushes you buy would depend on the look you want to achieve.  If you plan to completely fill in the stencil design on the curtains then you need a wide brush but if you will only be dabbing around the edges or painting on very small stencil designs, then a smaller brush would work.  Additionally, if you will be using multiple colors, it would be best to buy one stencil brush for each color.

With the supplies in hand, the new bathroom curtains would be laid out flat, the stencil of choice taped on, and then the painting started.  To make sure you do not get any paint bleed when moving the stencil from one location on the curtains to another, have wipes handy, removing the paint before taping it back on the curtains.  Once all the stencils have been painted, you need to allow the curtains time to dry after which time they could be hung.  For ideas, you can search the internet or simply come up with a design of your own.

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In the past few years, millions of people living in the United States have been faced with the need to cut back on spending.  As the economy took a downward turn, budgets were tightened.  Although we are slowly starting to see some economic recovery, experts say it will still be several years before things really turn around.  Obviously, if you have your heart set on updating the bathroom, waiting is not an option.  Instead, you can find great alternatives that would allow you to get the bathroom window curtains, hardware, and other bathroom items while not blowing the budget.

For starters, you should consider shopping online.  While brick and mortar businesses are very competitive as they vie for the same customers’ business, often the internet is a far more affordable solution.  As an example, you can find beautiful curtains in other countries such as China and India but for a fraction of what you would spend on the same quality product in the USA.  Yes, everyone should buy from the United States whenever possible but specific to bathroom curtains, other countries can often offer the lowest prices and a superior product.  The only consideration is shipping so as you look at various options, make sure once the shipping costs are added in the curtains would still be a discounted choice.

Now, the internet even for USA based companies is also an ideal consideration, especially when buying bathroom window curtains from smaller companies.  In this case, you have a small business, perhaps one just getting started or one that prefers to employee only a few people that sells amazing curtains at huge discounts.  Because the high cost of overhead expenses has been eliminated, or cut down dramatically, the savings is passed on to the customers.  For the company, this means repeat business but also a lot of referrals for more business and for you, it means purchasing gorgeous curtains but for less than you would find in a store.

You can even save money on new bathroom curtains by shopping through a well-known companies website opposed to inside the store.  Many name brand companies maintain internet presence where items are sold for less money.  Sometimes, the selection may not be as great and you may find curtains you like out of stock but when weighing the savings potential, it is worth the time to search for the perfect bathroom curtains.  For this, we suggest rather than visit one of your favorite retail stores that you first look at their website so you have the opportunity to compare costs.

Finally, outlet malls are a great place to find selection but also low prices on bathroom window curtains, as well as all the hardware needed.  In many cases, stores in these malls sell overstock and last year’s inventory.  This does not mean you are buying poor quality curtains or that you would have no choices simply that the company needs to move items quickly so they move them to the outlet store while selling the new inventory within the actual store.  As you can see, you have some viable solutions for buying beautiful new bathroom curtains while living on a budget.

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A common complaint is that there are not enough bathroom window curtain options for men.  The truth is that if you were to spend time shopping for new curtains, the majority of choices would be geared more toward women than men.  Even curtains in colors men would like often have too many frills to be considered masculine.  Obviously, trying to remodel or redecorate a bathroom that looks masculine and having a problem finding the right curtains can be extremely frustrating but as you will see, it is not impossible to accomplish.

For one thing, men need to understand that curtains with subtle splashes of softer color are no necessarily feminine.  Unfortunately, that is simply a stigma that needs to be dismissed.  As long as the primary color is masculine then you could get by with having a little color.  The key to making curtains masculine is to avoid those with embellishments, trim, lace, and other enhancements that create a more girly look.  Therefore, start by determining the style and color scheme of the bathroom so you can begin looking for the perfect pair of curtains.

Again, choose a primary color, preferably something rich and deep.  For instance, bathroom window curtains that have a main color such as red, black, navy blue, dark green, brown, and even rust would be considered ideal.  However, lighter hues of those same colors would also suffice.  For instance, curtains made of gray, medium blue, sage green, tan, and so on would work perfectly fine.

Curtains could also have some type of geometric design, preferably something abstract.  The sharpness of the designs is what leads away from a feminine look to one that is more masculine.  However, the goal is to choose coordinating colors that are considered “manly”.  A perfect example would be choosing dark gray bathroom curtains that have abstract designs overlapping with red, white, and black.  Not only is this combination masculine but extremely sophisticated.

The hardware chosen would also play an important role in achieving a masculine look.  For instance, using the same example above with the gray bathroom curtains, the best solution would be to use a heavy and simple design rod made from hand-forced wrought iron.  Now, another possibility would be brown bathroom curtains that have blocks of green and tan.  Again, this would be stunning but masculine.  For the hardware, a deep bamboo, also in a simple design would work perfect.

There are so many incredible ideas but of course, you would need to choose something that appeals to you.  One thing to remember is that no matter the color or color combination you choose or the hardware you buy, make sure you choose easy-to-care-for curtains and always take your time to hang them correctly.  The result would be an amazing window and overall bathroom of which to be proud.  If you need ideas, the internet provides a wealth of information although home decorating books found at the library or bookstores would also open your mind to possibilities for masculine bathroom curtains.

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The most important part of new bathroom window curtains is the installation.  Okay, most people think you simply pick a spot for the brackets, put the rod up, and then hang the curtains but in truth, this leads to an array of problems.  For one thing, you want your new curtains to look as if a professional had hung them, which in turn makes the entire room look amazing.  As you will see from the information in this article, installing new bathroom curtains is not a major undertaking but it does require following proper steps.

Remember, when the new bathroom curtains are hung right, not only do they look gorgeous but you also avoid damaging the walls or even window frames from putting the brackets up wrong.  In addition, instead of the curtains falling down or starting to become lopsided, proper installation would allow you to open and shut them daily without any movement.  In other words, doing the installation the right way improves appearance, reduces potential damage, and provides seamless functionality.

The most important thing is finding the header or wall stud through which the screw for the brackets would be inserted.  Typically, studs are evenly placed on either side of a bathroom window when the home is built but in older homes or in newer homes with a poor builder, this may not be the case.  Therefore, you may need to use hollow wall anchors.  You cannot drill directly into the drywall since this material is not designed to hold weight.  With an anchor, a tube made of plastic is inserted into the drywall and then into the plastic tube, the screw for the bracket inserted.  That way, if the studs are not evenly spaced, you can place the brackets so they are, regardless.

In most homes, the bathroom window height is the same as the door height.  Therefore, you would need to install the curtains so the top is even with the top of the window.  However, if your bathroom window happens to be lower than the door, simply adjust where the brackets would be installed so once the new bathroom window curtains are hung, they are even to the top of the door.  This creates a much more balanced and cohesive look, which helps pull the entire appearance of the room together.

Another thing to consider is that if the window is extremely narrow, you can create the illusion of width simply by inserting the brackets so they are drilled further out on the wall away from the window frame.  Again, once you hang your new bathroom window curtains, the fabric would extend much further out from the frame, immediately making the room look larger.  There are a number of secrets such as this that can enhance installing of bathroom curtains so if you have a “problem window”, do not worry as solutions are always available.

One last note is that if you have an old home whereby the walls are made of plaster, you will need to be extremely cautious when hanging brackets for your new curtains.  Since plaster is actually a very fragile material, a small drill would need to be used to drill a pilot hole, followed by using a slightly larger drill so you can get a plastic wall anchor inserted.  For a project such as this, make sure to take your time so you end up with a strong hold for the curtains but also no damage to the plaster wall.

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For some reason, when it comes time to purchase or even make new bathroom curtains, most people lean toward the more traditional style.  Of course, the market is loaded with a wonderful selection of new designs, colors, textures, and fabrics but one that is often completely overlooked is toile.  This is unfortunate since toile bathroom curtains are actually gorgeous and an ideal choice for creating a bathroom with class and sophistication.

Today, it is common to find homes with bathrooms that have a sense of elegance.  With this room now being considered the second most important room in the home only second to the kitchen, people are putting in more time and effort into the look but also performance.  As a part of this transformation, the curtains need to be a major component.  Since the window is often one of the first things noticed in any room, hanging bathroom window curtains that would offer the aesthetics wanted is also important.

Toile is actually an older fabric but one that has gained tremendous popularity in recent years.  When first developed in France in 1760, it was received with rave reviews but at that time, it was only available in a few shades, most commonly black and white.  While traditional shades are still popular, you can now find virtually any shade wanted, as well as modifications to the actual toile design.  Because of this, toile bathroom curtains make an excellent choice in that they add sophistication regardless of the style of the room.

For example, if you wanted a contemporary bathroom but one that was still elegant, red and white toile bathroom curtains would look gorgeous.  If you wanted to create a more traditional French look, again keeping with the elegant decorum, then you could go with black and white.  Even a country style bathroom would benefit from toile since colors come in yellow, green, blue, and gray.  With the right accessories, the room would be stunning upon completion.  Now, because toile bathroom curtains are somewhat “busy”, you want to be careful when choosing other items for the bathroom.

Going with the contemporary style bathroom, along with hanging new red and white toile curtains, you could choose a luxurious textured shower curtain with a small amount of red trim, choose solid white or solid red rugs, and then add silk flowers of red, white, black, with one other color for a nice splash.  You can look online to get hundreds of ideas for colors and color combination’s specific to using toile bathroom window curtains or even browse through decorating books.  The possibilities are limited only by your creation and the outcome would be a bathroom that is elegant just as you wanted.

One last note is that some people think toile curtains are expensive.  While there are some of the high-end brands that are, you can find a nice selection of top brands that are not expensive.  The key is to shop around so you can see not only the various options for toile curtains but also find those sold in your price range.

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