Our bathroom is just about finished. There are a few little jobs that need to get finished but it's definitely almost there. Steph installed the door trim and baseboards last week so we need to get them painted. The door needs some work, as it doesn't close properly, and got pretty banged up during the renovation process. I still haven't chosen a ceiling fixture or a permanent curtain rod but those things will come in time. The important thing is that it's functional and we love it!
You may recall that I was unsure about what to do for a shower curtain. I the loved the idea of going extra long and hanging the shower curtain almost to the ceiling. I felt it would make the room appear larger. The problem was finding a shower curtain that long. Not an easy task! Extra long is considered 84 inches in the shower curtain world and for our bathroom that was going to be about 5 inches too short.
Looked like custom was the way to go. I first thought about having it made, both through an online source and locally. Unfortunately, once you factored in the cost of fabric and labor, it seemed a little bit outrageous. Especially considering how much the bathroom renovation drained my bank account already!
Originally, I wanted a white shower curtain. I love white in general but I also wanted the space to feel as airy and bright as possible. Our tiler kept insisting that it was going to be too much white and that I should go with a light grey to pick up the grey in the marble floor. I told him he was so so wrong. But guess what? He was right all along. I admit it now!
I had a pair of grey Ikea Aina curtain panels that measured 98 inches long. They were actually the perfect color for the room and the big bonus? Free, since I already had them. I took them to my seamstress and she hemmed them to 88 inches, sewed the two panels together then cut it to 72 inches wide (standard for a shower curtain). She also added button holes at the top for the shower hooks.
They are linen so even after a hot, steamy iron, they are quite wrinkly but I like the relaxed look. Feels good to have one more thing checked off the list. Will share more soon!
Great idea! I too, have looked for extra long shower curtains, and couldn't believe 1) how difficult they are to find, and 2) how expensive they are once you DO find them! Love this look - and that floor is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI do like the grey and I love that floor! What did you use for the liner? Was it also an extra long one?
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea. The color is just perfect for the bathroom!
ReplyDeleteThat's crazy you had ot hem them but so worth it! Just finding an xlong one that was white and waffle print took me forever [assuming I didn't want to pay over $100]. I would think we weren't the only ones!
ReplyDeleteLove the grey (although we have a grey linen shower curtain from RH, so I'm biased!). Can't wait to see more of that beautiful bathroom :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great Jane! Great idea.. way easier and pulls all the colours in the bathroom together :)
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to comment forever on this clever idea....LOVE the texture & soothing grey linen. Looks much more expensive than IKEA! I personally love the wrinkles in linen & ooh after a few steamy showers, they might disappear? This bathroom is so serene & I especially love the little details you both put into it!
ReplyDeleteI think the white and gray-themed bathroom is a great choice! It's very classy and modern at the same time. Also, they all complement one another - from the window that has the right size and gives sufficient light into the room, to the light fixture and shower curtains. Congratulations! Your long wait and hard work finally paid off!
ReplyDeleteLynne, Suburban Glass Service, Inc.
nice grey is really looking nice in bathroom modern grey bathroom ideas
ReplyDeletethis is a nice shower curtains, mounting some frameless shower screens could greatly benefit you for a longer period of time rather than shower curtains.
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