Give Your Bathroom A Luxurious Upgrade With A Shower Curtain Design Tip

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These days, you don't have to rely on pricey remodels or upgrades for a luxury bathroom design. In fact, thanks to the internet and social media users who share their clever hacks, you only need a few changes or additions to elevate your bathrooms and bring them from drab to fab. While TikTok's IKEA curtain track hack can make even the smallest washroom seem larger or DIY door upgrades can add a touch of luxury, one clever trick is absolutely genius in its simplicity to create a truly designer space. Just by adding a curtain hook to one wall to hold back your shower hangings, your bathroom will get an inexpensive upgrade that transforms the overall layout. You don't need experts or even knowledge about tools for this idea. All you need is just a drill or even a hammer and nails and a stylish hook.

A few years ago, it seemed that homeowners and renters were pulling away from shower curtain trends, opting for glass doors or sliders if possible to replace the "dull" fabrics that were associated with dated designs. While curtains never fully went out of fashion, they seemed to come up less and less in interior tips and tricks. However, with the uptick in more traditional aesthetics, textiles and fabrics have made a big comeback, especially in the bathroom. Shower curtains are also much cheaper than other options, making them appealing to most homeowners. It's about how you use them that makes the biggest effect, elevating a space based on proper installation and decor applications.

Hanging your shower curtains from the ceiling already creates style and "space" within your bathroom, making it more elevated in its design. While you could leave the curtain as is to hang down ceiling to floor, adding a hook on one side to pull back the drapes in a stylized way brings in a sense of dimension and luxury. If you're working with a combination shower and bath, hang your curtain from the ceiling, ensuring it almost reaches the ground. You could also try hanging two curtains at each end, then use a hook on either side.

The hook should be hung in the middle of the wall or just a little below the middle so the curtain pulls back in a more stylized way. This trend would work well with pleated curtains that will retain their folds when held on one side, but any fabric and design will work. If you really want to elevate this hack, you can add two layers to the curtain — three if you're using a plastic liner, but this will need to be hidden among the fabric when on the hook so it doesn't look tacky. A second, lighter curtain layer will add fullness to your design, and you can play around with how each one hangs. While this will reveal your doors or the shower's interior, you can then consider how to accessorize the shower with matching toiletries or other items so it still has a high end finish.

Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to use a large solid hook. For example, you could screw in a very small hook that you could then secure a fabric curtain holder to for a more fluid finish. Rather than using the bigger hook, you can tie the curtain back on one side with a tassel, decorative rope or string, or even a complementary fabric tie. This allows you to get a little bit more creative with your design, as well as provide more give to the curtain. Fabric ties often allow it to drape a little bit more in a stylish way, whereas tucking the curtain behind a large hook may limit how your curtain falls. This option is especially helpful in tighter spaces or those without a lot of open wall space. 

However, the hook does add a luxurious element and is more of a focal point, which does make it quite notable and stylish. You can find inexpensive options on sites like Amazon like this two-pack of VRSS Curtain Tiebacks for about $6, or you could even try to thrift one or upgrade a more standard hook by painting it and adding embellishments.

You should let your curtain dry fully before pulling it to the side to avoid mildew. You can clean and maintain shower curtains by washing them in the washing machine should you notice mold in the folds, but properly ventilating it after a shower or bath will help avoid this and keep it fresh for this hook hack.