Dump Your Billowy Bathtub Curtain For A Stylish, Space-Saving Alternative From Amazon

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Because it's usually the largest feature in the room, a bathroom's tub area is arguably the room's focal point. Some homeowners will even go as far as doing an upgrade to this area — new tub, better shower, cool tiles, the works — to make this a reality. However, a structural remodel of this caliber can cost between $2,000 and $10,000, depending on what's replaced and how much of the architecture needs to be revamped, particularly if you'd like to save some space. However, there's a cheaper alternative that'll give your bathtub the appearance of an architectural boost without the rebuild. Remarkably, this cool space-saver is a stylish shower curtain that you'll find on Amazon.

The construction of the SPACE EXPANDY No-Billow Shower Curtain is next-level chic. The design of the curtain's sturdy plastic topper gives off the impression of a built-in architectural feature; it's a bit like the seashell design on the roof of the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Those slick seashell features serve a practical purpose. On the opera house, the shell design moves the line of the roof away from the exterior of the building's exterior walls. On the shower curtain, the hard plastic piece (its roof portion) extends the line of the curtain inside the shower, allowing you to easily move around inside, much like a curved rod would. However, the bottom of the shower liner runs parallel to the tub, saving you floor space near the floor — something your curved rod or poofy billowed curtain style can't do as easily.

The design of the frosted plastic piece at the top of the curtain is reminiscent of the geometric lines that found favor on furniture pieces, like lamps, during the Art Deco period. Out of the package, you get a curtain with a lower liner of white. If white minimalism is your preference, this stylish piece will immediately elevate your bathroom's aesthetic straight out of the box, though you may want to wash the white liner to rid it of its wrinkles first.

However, since the soft liner is removable, it's something that you can replace. For example, you'll add visual drama if you swap it out. Opt for a cloth shower liner in black or Chinese red. Something like a downluxe Waterproof Fabric Shower Curtain Liner could work. The addition of color would create a light-dark contrast between the plastic topper and the shower curtain below. Each piece becomes more visually pronounced, thanks to each being placed next to an opposing color.

Finally, consider replacing a plain shower rod with a more sculpted one — a stunning shower makeover you can tackle yourself. For example's sake, let's continue on with the Art Deco motif. Go with a rod that matches this decor style, like the TEECK Shower Curtain Rod. Made from black stainless steel and boasting a construction on the end caps that mimics the sculpted look of Deco, it adds another dark element to the ensemble. Taken together, all of the pieces look like architecture, but without the price tag, a major bathroom remodel, or all that space-stealing poofiness.