The Ultimate Shower Curtain Hack: 2 panels instead of one

1. Curtains must be hung as high and wide as possible. This trick makes every room and window feel LARGER. By draping the curtains just outside of the window frame, you create an illusion of more glass and more space.
2. Curtain panels must touch the floor. No high-waters here! I love a perfectly tailored length or puddled fabric on the floor. They make a room feel comforting and luxurious.

So why shouldn’t a bathroom follow those same principles? A standard shower curtain is only 72″…wayyyyy too short to add visual height in a room. In fact, the short curtain chops the room in half, making it appear smaller.

Are you willing to try this ultimate shower curtain hack? Keep reading for all the details!

First step: Hang your Shower Curtain Rod as high as possible.

I chose to install our shower curtain rod between the crown molding and tile surround. I did not want to drill into the tile, nor did I want to depend on a tension-type rod for this space. So we anchored a curved rod into the drywall.

Second step: Choose your curtain panels.

Shop standard window curtains to find a style that you love! Simply hang the curtains on the shower rod like you would any other window treatment. Purchase a length that *ideally* grazes the floor.

If you are struggling to find a curtain panel in the correct length, I have a great DIY curtain hack below to lengthen any curtain panel using a bedskirt. It creates a feminine mermaid-ruffle look! (This is the method I used to create my curtains.)

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I used Sawyer Mill Ticking Stripe Panels (79.95 from VHC Brands on Amazon) and a Sawyer Mill Ticking Stripe Bedskirt (59.95 from VHC Brands on Amazon) to create our ruffled panels.

Third Step: Add a Waterproof Liner

Here is the key to making this look FUNCTIONAL for you. You will need to purchase oversized liners and curtain clips on Amazon. The liners come in every size imaginable. Buy the same width as your existing cloth panels; reduce the length of the liners by roughly 12″. Measure to get the appropriate length. You DO NOT want liners that lay in the floor of the bathtub. They need to be above the water line, but clearly below the edge of the tub.

My liners are 42″ x 81″. Buy the liners here. Curtain Clips can be found here.

Using the curtain clips, you will simply attach the liner to the panel. I used the back tab loops on my ticking panels to make it simple. If you do not have back tabs, just make a tiny pinch pleat for the clip to attach.

Bonus Step: Finish styling your bathroom with other new accessories!

Add a pretty ruffled mat, new towels, amber glass soap bottles, and some simple blooms to fully admire your new beautiful bathroom space!