Swag Shower Curtain

A swag shower curtain can add a new sense of elegance to your bathroom, and you can hang it on a regular curtain rod or install double rods.

It’s possible to hang your swag shower curtains using a regular rod, depending on the style of swag shower curtains you select. Many of them can simply hang from a straight, standard rod, and then they are tied back on either side to create the drape look that makes swag shower curtains so distinct.

It’s easier to use a regular rod for your swag shower curtain when you’re framing a soaker tub rather than an actual shower. In some cases, it makes more sense to install double shower rods (curved or straight), providing one rod for the swag curtains on the outside and a rod for the protective shower curtain and liner on the inside. This setup ensures water won’t spray all over your decorative curtains while you shower.

Hanging a swag shower curtain is easy! You’ll start by installing a shower bar or ceiling attachments to hold the shower curtains vertically, much as you would with other types of shower curtains. The main difference is that you’ll need a hook on either side of your shower to hold the ‘swags’ of your curtain open, or a fabric loop option to hold the curtain back if that’s easier for you. Just make sure that when you’re purchasing your swag curtain, it’s wide enough for the space - in order to get that generous swag curtain look, you’ll want to have a generously-sized piece of fabric.

Whether you can wash swag shower curtains depends on the material they’re constructed from. If you have a plastic shower curtain, you can clean it reasonably quickly. Soak it in hot water and vinegar or bleach for 30 minutes, and then put your shower curtain in the washing machine. Launder your plastic swag shower curtain in a delicate, low heat cycle with gentle detergent, and then hang it to dry.

Cleaning a swag fabric shower curtain is a similar process. Before you throw the swag shower curtain into the wash, check the fabrics to see if they can withstand a machine wash. If you have any doubts, dry clean it. If it’s made of durable fabric, such as polyester or cotton microfiber, throw it into the wash on a delicate cycle in cool water.

Ensure you separate the swag from the main curtain panels and tie up any tie-backs before placing them in the washing machine to prevent damage.