Here's A Truly Unique Way To Upcycle An Old Tablecloth In Your Bathroom

Glass shower doors can run the gamut from modern hinged glass doors with a lot of style, to dated frosted sliding doors with rusted and well-worn tracks. If you are looking to cover up outdated or uninspiring frosted-glass shower doors, or just looking to add some softness and texture to your bathroom, you might love this idea from Instagram DIYer @popofcolorproject, who details an easy, affordable hack for covering up glass doors in your shower. By using one or two inexpensive tablecloths, some clip-on rings, and a shower curtain rod, you can cover up the glass for a softer look. 

This is a great alternative to costly remodels that replace the old doors with new ones. Tablecloths can often be found in an abundance of designs and materials to fit any décor scheme, from minimalist linen in soft neutrals to colorful florals and geometric prints, all for much less money than actual curtains. This DIY could also be a great chance to repurpose an old tablecloth you love or use a pretty vintage or second-hand tablecloth you find while thrifting. You can find curtain rings and a rod, like these Curtain Rings with Clips and an Amazon Basic Shower Curtain Rod, online at very budget-friendly prices to complete the project.

You can use one or two tablecloths depending on how much space you need to cover. (One if you just want to slide it open from the side, or two if you want to part it in the middle.) Two will also give you a fuller drape effect for a more dramatic look. Place a tension rod above the tub a couple of feet higher than the existing doors. This can help make your ceiling and shower look higher and give the illusion of more space, making your entire bathroom look and feel bigger. You could also mount a bracketed curtain rod to the wall above the tub enclosure if you do not have an open alcove above. Attach the hook clamps to the fabric at regular intervals and hang the curtains along the rod.

Since the doors are still on the shower, the fabric of the tablecloths should be safe from moisture or damage, though you could also back them with a liner in plastic, canvas, or oilcloth if you want to prevent it from getting wet. Or, you could use a tablecloth that is already designed to repel water. A great way to gain some discreet storage is to hang the curtains a foot or so away from the doors themselves, allowing you to add some slender racks to hold towels and other shower goods on the wall, out of sight behind the curtains in easy reach of the shower.