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By Kristi Kellogg and Audrey LeeIllustration by Gabrielle Pilotti Langdon
The best shower curtains do more than just shield your bathroom floor from an endless spray of water, they can also completely transform the space. Think about it: Hanging nearly floor-to-ceiling and spanning several feet, theyâre more of a fifth wall than an accessory.
Even if you arenât searching for a shower curtain thatâs extra-long, hookless, quick-drying, or any other type of specification, it can still be difficult to find one that meets your preferences. If your interior design style is on the minimalist side, look for neutral hues in different textures, like a heavyweight curtain, waffle weave, or a shiny vinyl shower curtain. Keeping the colors minimal is also a good idea if youâre trying to figure out a solution for a small bathroom or shower stall. Smaller spaces could also benefit from lighter fabrics, like a lightweight linen shower curtain.
If youâd rather your shower curtain act as the focal point of your bathroom, there are some amazing options out there that will certainly draw focus away from weird tiles or dingy bathroom floors. Opt for a more decorative shower curtain option that integrates bright colors and modern designs.
Top Picks:
- Best Overall: Boll & Branch Organic Cotton Waffle Shower Curtain ($109)
- Best Printed: Henri Matisse The Pink Studio Shower Curtain by Jon Baran ($46)
- Best Linen: Quince European Linen Shower Curtain ($50)
- Best Textured: Boho Pom Pom Tassel Shower Curtain ($34)
- Best Simple: Crate and Barrel Merrow Stitch Black & White Shower Curtain ($100)
- Best Modern: Quiet Town Beacon Atlantic ($198)
- Best Budget: West Lake Blue White Vertical Stripe Shower Curtain ($13)
To help guide you in the right direction, weâve rounded up some of our favorite shower curtain options below.
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
West Elm Donna Wilson Balance Shape Shower Curtain
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West Elm Donna Wilson Balance Shape Shower Curtain
We think this abstract West Elm design from artist and designer Donna Wilson could easily hang in the MoMA (but would look just as nice in your bathroom).
Material: Cotton curtain, vinyl liner
Dimensions: 72" x 74"
Serena & Lily French Tassel Shower Curtain
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Serena & Lily French Tassel Shower Curtain
This lightweight shower curtain is made of white cotton canvas and lined with bright blue tassels all the way around. This would be a lovely way to complement a bathroom with blue accents.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Boll & Branch Organic Cotton Waffle Shower Curtain
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Boll & Branch Organic Cotton Waffle Shower Curtain
This waffle weave shower curtain feels substantial and adds texture while still sticking to neutral tones. Itâs available in both white and a very light gray, both of which would make a space feel open and airy. Plus, Boll & Branch makes some of the best bath towels weâve come across, so you can outfit your whole space in one go.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 73" x 73.5"
Karen Fields Tiger in the City Shower Curtain
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Karen Fields Tiger in the City Shower Curtain
This eye-catching design is the perfect element to bring a jungle-feel into your space. It comes from Society6 artist Karen Fields, who specializes in bold florals and dreamy landscapes.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 74"
Geometric Watercolor Shower Curtain
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Geometric Watercolor Shower Curtain
This polyester shower curtainfrom Etsy is fast-drying, and has many five-star reviews, with satisfied buyers agreeing that the highly photogenic curtain is a handsome choice to brighten up your washroom routine.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 74"
Curves by Sean Brown Shower Curtain
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Curves by Sean Brown Shower Curtain
We love that Sean Brownâs take on an elevated shower curtain (thatâs waterproof and mildew resistant) includes very cool chair renderings by Miki Dessine.
See Also9 Tested Shower Curtain Liners to Keep Water In and Mildew OutNeed an Instant Refresh? Try These 32 Shower Curtains for Maximum StyleThe Best Shower CurtainsHere Are the Best Shower Curtains You Can Buy Right NowMaterial: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" square
Shape Study Shower Curtain
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Shape Study Shower Curtain
Combine an abstract landscape with an unexpected color palette and youâve automatically leveled up your bathroom decor. The crisp, colorful choice is 100% polyester fabric and features a 12-buttonhole top. Conveniently, itâs machine-washable (as are all of Society6âs shower curtains).
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 74"
Calm Seas Teal Shower Curtain
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Calm Seas Teal Shower Curtain
Add a splash to your bathroom with this unique shower curtain featuring original art by Meredith Kenworthy. The mix of blue hues is absolutely idyllic.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 74"
Coral Herringbone Shower Curtain
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Coral Herringbone Shower Curtain
Colorful Cotton Shower Curtain
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Colorful Cotton Shower Curtain
Neutrals meet bright hues in this perfectly balanced natural-cotton shower curtain. Itâll look stunning around a claw-foot tub or alongside a shower. The fabric is 100% handwoven Ethiopian cotton.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" x 75"
Brooklinen Shower Curtain Set
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Brooklinen Shower Curtain Set
Brooklinen is one of our go-to brands for bedsheets, and as it so happens, they also make lovely, high-quality shower curtains. This set has everything you need: the curtain, of course, plus a waterproof PEVA curtain liner (thatâs mold- and mildew-resistant) and 12 shower hooks. The shower curtain is available in several fun patterns (black dash, black window pane, and Oxford stripe are pictured above).
Material: Cotton shower curtain, PEVA liner
Dimensions: 72" square
Waterfall Shower Curtain
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Waterfall Shower Curtain
This fringed pick is sweet, simple, and about as fuss-free as a ruffle can get. It drapes elegantly, is machine washable, and is available in a handful of colors (including black, red, orange, and silver). Pair it with crystal shower curtain hooks, if you want to turn up the glam.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 72" square
West Lake Blue White Vertical Stripe Shower Curtain
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WEST LAKE Blue White Vertical Stripe Shower Curtain
This water-resistant shower curtain features vertical stripes and comes in four different colorways so that you can match it to your taste. The bright blue adds a bright pop of color while maintaining a subdued nautical feel.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 70" x 72"
Quiet Town Beacon Atlantic
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Quiet Town Beacon Atlantic
The colors of this canvas curtain by New Yorkâbased brand Quiet Town Home are inspired by earth and sky. Itâs hand-sewn with durable denim hemming and features stylistic rounded corners. The top features metal grommets for hanging with hooks on your curtain rod.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Boho Pom Pom Tassel Shower Curtain
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Boho Pom Pom Tassel Shower Curtain
How do you add flair to a solid color curtain? Pom-poms, of course. Seen here in dark linen, the cotton-blend curtain is also available in light gray and off-white. (The pom-poms are removable, so you can throw the curtain itself into the wash.)
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Peri Home Panama Shower Curtain
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Peri Home Panama Shower Curtain
Stripes and tassles? Yes, please. This Amazon find has racked up more than 250 glowing reviews, like this one: âI love the look, the tassels, and the length. The tassels allowed me to hang the curtains higher. The color is exactly what I expected. These curtains brighten up my bathroom.â Turns out weâre not the only ones who appreciate a great shower curtain!
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Water Repellant Spa Waffle Shower Curtain
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Water Repellant Spa Waffle Shower Curtain
If you prefer a more classic shower curtain, we highly recommend this water-resistant, thickly striped affair from Target. Shop the shower curtain in taupe, aqua, and gray (pictured).
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 72" x 72", 108" x 72", 54" x 78", 72" x 84"
Hypnotic Shower Curtain
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Hypnotic Shower Curtain
Meet designer Justina Blakeneyâs take on the classic Greek key pattern. We love the pops of red, orange, and pink shining through the otherwise neutral color palette.
Material: Cotton and polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 71"
Tititex Green Eucalyptus Shower Curtain
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Tititex Green Eucalyptus Shower Curtain
If your bathroom doesnât quite have room for a collection of eucalyptus plants, you can still integrate them into your design with this fresh floral shower curtain. Though you can still pair it with a liner, the curtain itself is completely waterproof so that you donât have to worry about mildew.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 72" x 72", 36" x 72", 60" x 72", 72" x 78", 72" x 84"
Henri Matisse The Pink Studio Shower Curtain by Jon Baran
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Henri Matisse The Pink Studio Shower Curtain by Jon Baran
Another vibrant Society6 curtain, art history buffs and museum dwellers will appreciate this design, which pays homage to Henri Matisseâs 1911 oil painting The Pink Studio.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 71" x 74"
No Hook Slub Textured Shower Curtain with Snap-in PEVA Liner Set
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No Hook Slub Textured Shower Curtain with Snap-in PEVA Liner Set
Hookless shower curtains are simple options you can weave right over the shower curtain rod. This option features a crisp white background and a wide, transparent horizontal stripe at the top. The coolest part is that it comes with a replaceable snap-in polyethylene vinyl acetate liner that you can change out.
Material: Polyester shower curtain, PEVA liner
Dimensions: 71" x 74", 71" x 77", 71" x 80", 71" x 86", 71" x 98"
Crate and Barrel Merrow Stitch Black & White Shower Curtain
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Crate and Barrel Merrow Stitch Black & White Shower Curtain
This shower curtain is made with a woven organic cotton fabric that looks both soft and fresh. Itâs lined with black stitching which adds a unique texture and design element without feeling overwhelming.
Material: Cotton and polyester
Dimensions: 72" square
Sandrapoliakov for Deny Mystical Forest Blue Shower Curtain
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sandrapoliakov For Deny Mystical Forest Blue Shower Curtain
This artist series option for Deny Designs is romantic and simple, while still adding plenty of visual interest to your space.
Material: Polyester
Dimensions: 74" x 71"
Urban Outfitters Allover Fruits Patterned Shower Curtain
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Urban Outfitters Allover Fruits Patterned Shower Curtain
Brighten up your day with this bestselling bathroom shower curtain from Urban Outfitters. This peach-dotted pick comes fitted with reinforced button holes so it wonât tear over time.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Parachute Organic Pom Pom Shower Curtain
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Parachute Organic Pom Pom Shower Curtain
Minimalist style doesnât have to mean boring. This neutral-hued beauty from Parachute is decorated with whimsical pom-pom tassels and contrasting vertical stripes. Itâs machine washable but might need some steaming to get out any wrinkles.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
Quince European Linen Shower Curtain
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Quince European Linen Shower Curtain
Linen makes any room feel a little more natural and beachy, but boy can it get pricey. Quinceâs lower-priced (but still high-quality) linen shower curtain is substantial and prewashed for optimal softness.
Material: Flax linen
Dimensions: 72" square
Anthropologie Lucretia Shower Curtain
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Anthropologie Lucretia Shower Curtain
This botanical-printed jacquard shower curtain adds a touch of traditional luxury to any bathroom, but we love the contrast with a dark wall. Pair it with a plastic shower curtain liner and it'll hang in there the long haul.
Material: Cotton jacquard
Dimensions: 72" square
Anthropologie Lacey Organic Cotton Shower Curtain
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Anthropologie Lacey Organic Cotton Shower Curtain
Living in a rental? One way to amp up the style in a plain bathroom is to swap in a good shower curtain like this jewel-toned floral option from Anthropologie. No holes in your walls required.
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" square
West Elm Ripple Shower Curtain
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West Elm Ripple Shower Curtain
This scalloped fabric shower curtain from West Elm is playful without feeling too twee. It has a loose cotton weave, and the best part? You can toss it in the washing machine if it gets a little stinky. (Donât forget to pair it with a PVC liner though.)
Material: Cotton
Dimensions: 72" x 74"
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