Hello AT,
I'm trying to find an extra long shower curtain -- 72x80 or so.
Are there any stores that do special orders or keep extra long shower curtains in stock?
Thanks, Nina
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Indeed, Nina, the standard length is 72", and although liners come in extra long, it is hard to find longer curtains. We have no silver bullet, but we do have this link:
Natural Cotton Stripe Extra Long Fabric Shower Curtain
If you don't find what you want, you could also consider lowering the curtain from the rod by using two curtain hooks instead of one or using that supple metal chain (used to hold dog-tags) to hang from the curtain hook.
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Every hardware store has that kind of chain, by the way, but I KNOW that I've seen it, and several other kinds of chain at Straight H on 9th Avenue and 45th or so, and also in Chelsea on 8th Avenue at about 20th Street or so. Also, I think Aquarius Hardware on Amsterdam in the low-90's.
For my last house, I needed to find an extra long shower curtain. I found a website that sold European shower curtains and bought one that worked out perfectly. Don't recall the URL though, sorry.
Ikea - their standard is 71" x 79"
with those ball chain hangers, you're all set
I'll post a picture in the flkr bar if I have time
My stepmother has actually made her own shower curtains (or, in more recent years, had them made) - it's quite simple - top and bottom seams and buttonholes along the top.
She always did it because she would fall in love with unusual fabrics that she preferred to "standard" curtains.
I have always made my own shower curtains. As a matter of fact I have to make one for my mother's birthday. The thing is that most fabrics come in 50-55" wide. So I have either seamed the curtain to get the 72" width or used non-directional fabric, turn it so the width is 72" and then add a complimentary fabric along the bottom. RH is showing that style:
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product_suite.jsp?productId=prod1080044&navCount=2
So that's what I'm going to do with my mother's shower curtain. I can't find extra wide fabric I like.
For custom orders, check SMITHANDNOBLE.com
URL you can click on my name
The liners are easy to find:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006V8RGW/002-2606914-8416036?v=glance&n=284507
(also in URL)
And if yo want cute fabric, it's pretty easy to whip something up.
I suggest you make your own and add clip hooks to the top, no keyholes needed. It's an easy project. If you don't sew, check out your local craigslist and hire a student or seamstress off of there. I hired a seamstress from craigslist in Boston and she did a lovely job on some valances for a client of mine, and the price was very affordable.
Good luck!!!
~Holly
If you want to find some window hardware likes curtain rod , what is your favorite store ?
Does anybody like to buy curtain rods in the Target? I visited Target's website and found some new curtain rod which are designed by Thomas O'brien. These products look good for me.
How do you feel about these products?
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_15/602-8604335-6299830?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B0009N3HH6
Check walmart.com i know it sounds really cheezy but thats where i got mine it has moons and stars on it i also got a clear liner to go with it Good Luck ( btw wal-mart was cheap too)
Here is a place that makes shower curtains in custom sizes:
http://www.garymanco.com/shower.html
I'd say Ikea, the size is right, and the quality of the two curtains I have hanging currently is good. They look good/hang very nicely.
Okay here is one of my biggest design secrets when it comes to shower curtains. Buy yourself a liner in the size you need, then purchase a tension rod in whatever finish matches you decor. Then find 2 standard rod pocket curtain panels, preferably 52x84 each (you will definitely have a better selection with this option). You will need to hang the rod higher than a standard rod, but this will also add lots of drama to the bathroom. I like to treat the shower as if it were a window, decor wise.
I bought an extra long plastic shower curtain liner at Bed, Bath and Beyond which I put inside the tub. Then I hung a regular size shower curtain, also puchased a BBB, on the outside. So that's two curtains on the same curtain rings.
Don't know if that helps, but it works for me.
Bed Bath and Beyond sells a "Hotel" brand curtain which is in plain colored fabric, and is at least 82"
Few people bought window curtains since they come in longer length to be used as the outside shower curtain. Just be sure you get ones that are machine washable and have an extra long liner inside. That is what I am doing.
I'm looking for fabric that u have in Ikea. it can't be order i have go into the store to buy the fabric the problem is i don't have a car and the store is over 300 miles from me i really would like to have the black and white fabric could u help me.
sincerely
mj
Though this post is 2 years old it has been very helpful in my recent quest for an extra long shower curtain. But I need help with one issue that has not been explained here.
I think I am going to go with purchasing pre-made curtain panels but here is my dilemma:
How do you hang your grommet/buttonhole shower curtain liner with a Rod Pocket Curtain without resorting to two shower curtain rods?
Do you know if anyone sells a "tulip and lily" extra long shower curtain? I need a shower curtain that is at least 78" long, but I've been unable to find an attractive looking one. Help please?
Looking for extra long shower curtains? Take a look at The Bath Collection by Legacy Linen Group. This is a line of extra long designer shower curtains for the upscale market. You can shop at www.legacylinengroup.com On Line Store: The Bath Collection. They're all 90" long - standard ceiling height is 96", so you get a custom look. Some have complimentary valances with beautiful tassel trims. Animal prints and novelty prints. They're FABULOUS!
Extra long shower curtain liners are available in stores and online. Extra long shower curtains can be made easily using a twin flat sheet with either the top or bottom hem already done for you as well as the selveged sides (one end will need to be hemmed in order to create the right length). It is the perfect width. Just make button holes across the top that align with the holes on the liner. I have even used the extra fabric for a valance, or for valance effect on the curtain itself. This is inexpensive and opens up a lot of options. The bedding industry has been foiling this of late with only selling sheet SETS. I used to make curtains from sheets also, but unless they are on a good sale or from a discounter this is no longer an easy cost effective project.