topic Re: Never did ""get"" this look in Home

Never did "get" this look

KathyPet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:16:55 GMT

Went to a neighbor's house today for a HOA committee meeting. I have never been in her home before. Used the guest bath which was a full bath. She had two separate fabric panels using tie backs to keep them open on either end of the tub. I haven't seen this look in a while and never did understand it. Would someone explain why I want to look into someone's bathtub like I would look out a window???

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

blueroses47 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:24:23 GMT

I've seen this, but never used the idea, and know no one who uses it.

It's funny you post this, though, because a week or so ago my husband and I went to investigate different new adult community housing. There were many models in the two communities we went to. They were free standing, two level units which were pretty large, and fairly elaborate, and decorated.

The larger bathrooms all had glass shower enclosures, but there were a few bathrooms that were the older style, with a traditional tub and these did have that double sided shower curtain set-up, done by whoever decorates these things. Maybe it's an old idea that is being brought back?

I don't know, I always just put one shower curtain up, and kept it pushed to the side.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

pommom — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:25:37 GMT

It's a little outdated IMO. Prefer one nice shower curtain.

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colliegirls — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:31:44 GMT

I have the curtain look on my first floor full bath, that is what is seen at all the Home Shows when they don't use glass surrounds. No one ever uses that tub or shower, I hate shower curtains.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

KathyPet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:31:44 GMT

Funny that this look was seen in a active adult community because I live in one. maybe it's a over 55 home decor trend.

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Desertdi — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:36:10 GMT

I have shower curtains on both ends of the tub......and a valance over (no tie-backs)

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

blueroses47 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:19:30 GMT

On 2/3/2014 KathyPet said: Funny that this look was seen in a active adult community because I live in one. maybe it's a over 55 home decor trend.

Yes, maybe the firm they hired to stage their model homes employed decorators all over 55, who knows? Just kidding.

Another thing I noticed was that the floor plans situated the dining areas (which usually incorporated a sitting area too) as the first major room when you walked into the home. The was always a big open kitchen with a family room or great room, whatever you want to call it as well. But I just found it odd that a dining room was the first room you came upon after entering the homes. Most of them had this floor plan, so I'm assuming this is the way they are designing these places now.

Other aspects of the decorative staging seemed pretty up-to-date, the neutral colors on the walls, lots of deep tans and grays, etc, the very open modern kitchens and most of the baths.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

~moxie~ — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:58:05 GMT

My guest bathroom has a tub and shower. I have a shower curtain pulled to one side because nobody has every bathed in the tub and I clean the dust off of it every 3 weeks or so.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

Barbara in Virginia — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:05:23 GMT

It's just a look or style that some like to soften the appearance of a bathroom. If the bathroom is large, some will even have a small upholstered piece in it. Or an upholstered fauteuil. It can also be a way to integrate the bathroom with the adjoining bedroom by using some of the same fabrics/finishes. Treatments can be applied to fabrics for use in the bathroom to make them suitable for that end use.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 02:07:11 GMT

That's what makes the world interesting. Everyone likes something different.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

KathyPet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:55:28 GMT

But this is what I don't understand. Why do you want to have your guests staring into your bathtub like it's a window. What is there to look at? I would rather see a pretty shower curtain drawn closed then stare into someone's tub.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

JustJules — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:14:18 GMT

On 2/3/2014 KathyPet said: But this is what I don't understand. Why do you want to have your guests staring into your bathtub like it's a window. What is there to look at? I would rather see a pretty shower curtain drawn closed then stare into someone's tub.

Working with people that stage homes, I would say because it opens up the bathroom space and makes it look larger, like you said, looking out a window. Sounds like it's mostly a guest bath and the bath tub/shower doesn't get used much, so it's for pure decoration. Besides, if the curtains were closed, wouldn't you wonder if someone was lurking in there? *cue the creepy Psycho music*

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

brii — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:18:05 GMT

Do they still make those sorts of shower curtains? It sounds very outdated

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

NanciJ — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:26:29 GMT

If your house is on the market....you "may" want to do some updates in decorating styles, but if a homeowner has no plans to sell, and are happy with their own style....what does it matter what anyone else thinks? The shower curtain style is what is pleasing to the people who live in the house.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

LucyGoose — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:38:25 GMT

I used to have that kind of shower curtain that you are talking about! It does look like looking into a window to me. I always thought it was so cute, but now I moved on to a shower door.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

PamB226 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:48:17 GMT

I just copied this for our upstairs bathroom from a picture I found on Pinterest. The only thing I did differently was having clear glass frame-less shower door and there is a window above the tile in the tub. Sorry to brag, but I think it's stunning!

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

KathyPet — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:20:53 GMT

My guest bath is a full bath with a tub. I found a gorgeous pinstripe material with thin stripes of deep gold, deep red, black and cream. found a coordinating floral fabric with s floral print with the same colors. had a custom shower curtain made that goes 9 feet ceiling to floor with the floral valance over it that is 18 inches long. However, I keep it closed so that my shower curtain and valence are really shown. Wallpaper is the dark red with a subtle gold fleur de lys pattern. My tub is never used so it is in mint condition but I still don't like the idea of guests peeking into it.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:27:57 GMT

I had those curtains in a home I had about 20 years ago.

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

PamB226 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:33:37 GMT

I figure looking at my tub is no different than looking at and using my toilet!

Re: Never did ""get"" this look

cpn2jxp — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 06:42:42 GMT

On 2/3/2014 PKB said:
I just copied this for our upstairs bathroom from a picture I found on Pinterest. The only thing I did differently was having clear glass frame-less shower door and there is a window above the tile in the tub. Sorry to brag, but I think it's stunning!

I think this is STUNNING! I have the same look. It looks finished to me. It looks luxurious. But as others said that is why there are different looks for everyone's taste.