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Home Theater. Smart Home. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Smart Home Devices. Travel Rewards. Gifts for Men. Shower hooks that have wood on them are going to look more rustic and are perfect in a cabin or in a farmhouse. While they will generally look out of place in a modern or contemporary home, they can really improve the appearance in the right bathroom. If you do not run the fan in the bathroom or open a window when it is very humid and steamy, then you can actually risk damaging the wood.
While most pieces will be protected against this issue, it is still a very real problem if you are not careful. Source: Hayneedle. Metal shower curtain hooks and rings are the most common types available. You can either buy ones that are very plain and only have the hook or the ring or get ones that have some metal embellishment on them.
No matter which ones you choose, you can rest easy that they will last for a very long time as the metal will be coated to withstand the humidity of your bathroom. When picking your new shower hooks or rings, you may want to consider the metal that you have in the rest of the bathroom as you can easily match it to the hardware in the room for a very cohesive look.
Source: Home Depot. For the look of glass without the inherent danger of bringing glass into your bathroom or shower, look for acrylic or plastic decoration on your hooks or clips.
Because there are so many different color choices to choose from, these are a great way to update the bathroom without spending a lot of money or making permanent changes. These are beneficial because they do not mold easily, are difficult to damage, and tend to last for a very long time. Make sure that the ones you choose are large enough to stand out in your bathroom so you can really enjoy them.
Resin embellishments on shower hooks are very popular as the embellishment will stand up to years of abuse without cracking or becoming damaged. They are a great choice since they come in so many designs and you can buy ones that will match the theme and color scheme of your bathroom. Some of the most basic shower curtain rings that you can buy are plastic.
They generally come in either clear or white plastic, are very sturdy, and are easy to use. You simply slip the shower curtain and liner into the ring and then close it over the rod. They form a closed circle that will not pop open, no matter how hard you pull on the curtain to open or close it. If you know that you are going to be moving soon or simply have a shower curtain rod that is not a traditional size and have been struggling with finding hooks or rings that fit it, then you will want to buy ones that offer the ability to adjust the width.
These are generally very easy to use and make it simple to switch to a different shower curtain rod or to make sure that they fit your current one. Instead of spending a lot of time, energy, and money trying to find rings or hooks that fit, simply buying ones that offer adjustable width will make this process a whole lot easier. To ensure that your hooks or rings move as smoothly as possible on the rod without catching or getting caught up on each other, opt for ones that have roller balls.
These small balls are located where the hook or ring will touch the rod itself and make it very easy for them to move.
While these may be a little more expensive than shower curtain connectors without the balls, the ease with which they can be used makes the smaller increase in price worth it for many people. To prevent shower curtain hooks from falling off the curtain rod, consider gently bending the hook with a pair of pliers once the hooks are in place on the rod.
Then, when the hooks need to be changed or removed, use pliers to open them back up and easily remove them. Also look for double-hook hangers that are specifically designed to ensure your hooks stay on the rod, and also can hang the curtain and liner separately from one another.
Shower curtain hooks are also useful in ways outside of just hanging a curtain! Using curtain hooks in your closet allows you to hang other items on them, helping you better organize things like purses, flip-flops, caps, belts, or neck ties. Simply connect several hooks to a normal hanger, and organize items with ease.
You can also use hooks to hold bathroom tools at the ready, like loofahs, sponges, or brushes. They also work great as hair tie storage, jewelry organizers, and even to create a ring toss game with glass bottles as targets! We're sorry, JavaScript is required to shop Kohls. All Products Show 48 items 72 items 96 items items 48 items undefined. We looked at about 60 different curtains, comparing prices, owner reviews, availability, and fabric type.
We tested seven contenders for our initial review, and tried six additional curtains as possible upgrade picks for the most recent round of testing. We also researched and tested six different sets of curtain hooks. In our initial tests, we measured the precise height and width of each curtain to check for any deviation from the advertised sizes.
We then ran each curtain through the laundry three times warm water and tumble dry. We did a second measurement to check for shrinkage. We then hung the curtains to assess factors such as ease of use and appearance.
We also looked closely at the fabric of each curtain to check for snags, fraying, rusting grommets, or any other signs of wear and tear. We subjected our top pick to an extra abrasion test by running a steak knife across the fabric more than 50 times, after which we let a playful cat cling to the curtain while we dragged him around the kitchen. In , we laundered the curtains to check for wear and tear like seams unraveling , and hung each of them up to assess the quality of the fabric, how well they draped, and whether they were easy to use.
We simultaneously tested our hook contenders. The material is also extremely durable. The Threshold shower curtain will look great in almost any bathroom. This curtain also fared well in our durability tests. After combing it with a steak knife, letting a cat claw into the fabric, and washing it three times, there was only a single, 1-centimeter-long snag.
Most linens will shrink after their first few runs through the wash. Every curtain we tested shrank somewhat after three cycles through a washing machine and dryer even the polyester ones , but the Threshold curtain showed negligible shrinkage.
Across multiple years of testing, the Threshold curtain lost only about 5 percent of its total area to shrinkage, or about 2 inches in width and 1 inch in height.
Some Target customer reviews claim shrinkage of up to 6 inches. The brand makes our favorite budget sateen sheets , budget flannel sheets , and budget comforter. The all-cotton material felt lighter than the other percent cotton or polyester-cotton blend curtains we tried—even our main pick, the Threshold White Waffle Weave Shower Curtain a cotton-poly blend.
Its round, pebble-like texture looks attractive up close, yet is small enough that it gently fades into the background, appearing solid from afar. Its thick texture feels luxurious, with a pleasant yet substantial drape.
It shrank less than other upgrade options we tested, losing about 6 inches in width and 4 inches in height—on a par with the striped Threshold budget pick.
The positives mention loving the texture, and the negatives point out the shrinkage. This curtain is embedded with large metal grommets that are designed to slip right over the curtain rod.
The material feels pretty soft for a polyester fabric—more so than the other polyester curtains we tested. It even has a subtle waffle-weave texture, which is visually more interesting than a straight sheet of fabric. The version we recommend has a polyester liner, but if you buy a different Hookless design, check to see what the liner material is.
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