RETRO SHOWER CURTAIN - IT'S HOT AGAIN!    

You have probably heard the phrase “everything old is new again” and certainly the popularity of using design elements from earlier eras always seems to be a hot trend.  Today is no exception, “retro” is hot again.  We see it in fashion designs on the runway, hear it in our music, and even see it in our automobiles. Many people frequently think of the 1950s look when hearing the word “retro.” Bold colors and patterns were the hallmark of this period that reflected the self-confidence and exuberance of the times.  As today’s world continues to grow more high tech many people are combining new materials and technology with accessories from the past to create a feeling of warmth.

If you are looking for a quick makeover for your home, your bathroom is an easy place to start and installing a new retro shower curtain can be an inexpensive way to give your bathroom a new look. A shower curtain is one of the visual cues that you first see when entering the room and it can be use to set the theme for the entire room. Retro curtains add a sense of style to the room and reflect your personality. Whether you live in an older home and want to maintain the element’s that give your home its particular character, or you home includes modern elements as well as vintage designs a “retro look” can work. Don’t be afraid to mix and match the old with the new to create a new look for your bathroom that is both stylish and functional. Retro shower curtains are available in many colors and patterns including the traditional black and white curtain and can be used along with tile, paint colors and  accessories to bring the room together. 

To find a true retro shower curtain we suggest that you do a little homework first. One of the best and least expensive resources is vintage magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, and American Home. You may be able to find copies of these magazines at your local library and some are available online through sites such as eBay. Of course, you can also find books online that will help you recreate the 50’s look for today’s home.

If you are feeling really ambitious and are in the mood to do a complete overhaul of the bathroom from the shower curtain to the fixtures and accessories don’t forget the “new” old. Finding vintage fixtures can sometimes be a challenge.  Vintage replicas may have several advantages including being easier to find, more energy efficient, and can help to lower the cost of the overall project.

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