When you are shopping for a new shower curtain you will undoubtably come across the ever popular black shower curtain. Will it work with your bathroom though? There are a few different pointers you should consider before you make your purchase. Read below to find out more.
Gloomy or Elegant?
The first thing to keep in mind which will hinder or help your bathroom’s look is style. If there are silver, gold or bright white fixtures in your bathroom, these will add some sparkle to the dark setting, and will work very well with the black shower curtain – otherwise it will end up looking a bit gloomy. Darker colours such as brown, blue or red tend to create a gloomy atmosphere, especially when combined with the black shower curtain, so try to avoid this.
Cramped or Compact?
The effect on the room’s size is another style factor which you should consider. As a rough guide, the black color tends to convey a impression of fullness as opposed to space, which is why you need to take care when using this color. If the space is quite cramped as it is, the black will certainly not help to make it feel bigger. The filling properties of the black colour will be most beneficial to a brighter, roomier bathroom. Remember this before you make a decision.
Tacky Or Beautiful?
Contemporary curtains are a popular black theme, and include patterns like polka dots, or floral patterns. If they fail to compliment the color scheme, they can end up looking very tacky. The most expensive black vinyl curtain will certain look out of place in a beach themed bathroom, so keep this in mind. On the other hand, a simple black dot curtain can work miracles if the bath area is colorful and roomy enough to be enhanced by the pattern.
Scummy Or Clean?
Investing in good quality curtains is a must, as black always looks best when clean. Vinyl is an excellent choice for a black style curtain, as it is much more resistant to mildew, scum and mold as opposed to the cheap plastic curtains. If you decide to go with a fabric style curtain, be sure you get a polyester one instead of plain cotton for the same reason as stated above with the vinyl.
Disposable Or Durable?
Vinyl and polyester come highly recommended for a reason – they are very much more durable than the other materials used on a cheap black shower curtain. As long as you purchase your curtains from a reliable online or offline source you will be fine. Remember if you come across some discount black shower curtains, there is probably a reason for the cheap price – be sure to double check the material, as they could begin to rip in a few weeks, and this is something that does not go well with black at all.
So if you remember these five considerations, you should be able to find a black shower curtain that will look great in your bathroom!