Best curtain for the bathroom

A good curtain for the bathroom allows you to strike a balance between light control and adequate privacy.

Curtain for the bathroom
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When decorating your bathroom, you might not be thinking much about the curtains for the window in there. After all, most of the time when you're in the bathroom you aren't thinking about someone else. However, curtains can help to add personality to the room, as well as ensure that you have privacy when you need it.

However, unlike other rooms in the house there are a few things to think about with curtains in the bathroom: 

  • Materials: Unlike curtains in the living room or bedroom, mold and mildew needs to be a primary concern. High humidity makes it likely that cotton curtains can end up moist and collecting germs or bacteria. You'll want to opt for fabrics that dry quickly, and can hold up to moisture and high heat without warping. 
  • Color and design: Decorating a bathroom tends to run a little bit differently than decorating the rest of your home. Just make sure that when you pick out curtains they'll be complementary to design of the rest of the room. After all, this is a room that will definitely be seen by your guests. 
Staff pick

NICETOWN Blackout Room Darkening Curtain

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NICETOWN blackout room-darkening curtain

Attractive design

Bring any window to life with these colorful blackout tie-up curtains.

Pros:

  • Sophisticated design
  • Perfect for small windows
  • Sufficient privacy
  • Functional tie straps

Cons:

  • Not ideal for longer windows

If you have too much natural light coming in through your bathroom window, this NICETOWN curtain will work its magic and block out most of it. It's constructed using 100-percent polyester with the ability to obstruct about 85 to 99-percent of light and harmful UV rays. The curtain is fitted with well-stitched ties so you can create beautiful puffy scallops. The curtains come in three sizes and a wide range of colors.

Café curtains

NANAN Waffle Woven Half Window Curtains

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NANAN window curtains

Super simple and functional

These curtains only cover the lower half of the window so you can enjoy all the natural light.

Pros:

  • Waterproof
  • Rod pocket design for easy installation
  • Sport a fresh, soft look

Cons:

  • They block out very minimal light

This waffle weave textured curtain is waterproof, dustproof, and wrinkle-proof, making it ideal for bathroom windows. Besides, the overall construction strikes an excellent balance between privacy and filtering the right amount of light. You can use it as a stand-alone curtain on shorter length windows or cover the lower portion of longer bathroom windows. It comes with 2-inch rod pockets that fit both tension and regular rods not exceeding 1.5 inches in diameter. The range of solid colors combined with the waffle weave design makes for an ideal window treatment that will brighten up your bathroom.

Geometric style

jinchan Moroccan Print Tier Curtains

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jinchan tier curtains

Moroccan prints

The visually clean lines give this curtain a modern twist from a rustic flax linen look.

Pros:

  • Stylish design
  • Available in two sizes
  • Superb fabric

Cons:

  • Not blackout curtains

If your home already has a classic décor theme, you may want to incorporate this curtain with a Moroccan print design to complement and complete the look. The visually clean lines link up to form an attractive geometric, perfect for an eye-catching window treatment. This curtain is made from a durable linen blend fabric, which upholds privacy while allowing some light to filter through. Cleaning is as easy as throwing it into a washing machine on a gentle cycle and low tumble dry. You might need light ironing to straighten it out.

Best grommet

bathroom curtains

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RYB HOME half window curtain

Wide compatibility

This curtain has the same material and color on either side.

Pros:

  • Grommets for easy hanging
  • Available in vibrant colors
  • Ideal for thermal insulation
  • Easy care

Cons:

  • Works for windows with a short length

You get two curtain panels fitted with round grommets, and each measuring 84-by-36-inches long. The grommets are 1.6 inches in diameter, perfect for easy hanging and sliding through curtain rods. They are made from 100-percent high-quality triple woven fabric with amazing light block and thermal insulation properties. These are particularly great for protecting grooming and skincare products in the bathroom from harmful sun rays. Even better, both sides are of the same color.

Long and luxe

A pair of long dark blue curtains

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Waterproof Bathroom Shower Window Curtains

No water, no problems

Make your bathroom a place you enjoy with these gorgeous dark blue curtains. 

Pros:

  • Waterproof 
  • 12 color options 
  • 2 different sizes 

Cons:

  • Color may be slightly off 

The bathroom doesn't just have to be a place for utility like brushing your teeth. It can also be a place of self care, with long hot baths with curtains blowing in a soft breeze. These waterproof bathroom curtains are the perfect addition to a bathroom that you're trying to enjoy. They come in 12 colors, repel water, and come in two different sizes. They're also longer than many bathroom options, making them perfect for older homes will taller windows! 

Bottom line 

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Curtains are a great way to bring a pop of color and personality to your bathroom while ensuring your privacy is protected. You'll want an option that repels water or can take high humidity without sprouting mold or mildew in the process.

Our number one pick is the NICETOWN thermal-insulated blackout curtain. It can be pulled all the way down for all the privacy you could ever want, or be tied up for a fashionable look that will let some sun into the room. Available in four sizes, and more than a dozen colors, it's an excellent option for any home.

If you need more natural light to filter through, The NANAN tier curtains will get the job done. Their solid color and waffle weave design offer decent privacy without blocking much of the natural light. Lovers of print and geometry will enjoy having jinchan's short Moroccan-print curtain as their window treatment.

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Freelance Writer

Grace Monene is an avid writer with an eye for home and office improvement. She's got a knack for finding the best little things that will improve the quality of in and outdoor living. If she's not writing, she is reading or testing out new technology. 

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