Thanks for taking your time to read our reviews on the best shower curtains that are currently available on the UK market. The style of the curtain you choose will of course be a personal one, and most likely aimed to complement your bathroom decor.
However, there are other considerations that you should bear in mind before buying a shower curtain, which we will cover just below. They are however, a fairly inexpensive way to transform the décor of your bathroom.
Shower Curtain Standard Sizes
The standard size for a shower curtain is 72 inches by 72 inches. (180 cms x 180 cms) If your curtain rail measurements, length-wise, are shorter than this, no need to worry - it’s unlikely many shower curtains are completely unfurled or drawn. This size is standard and that size of shower curtains are designed to hang from a rail, and then tuck or hang down inside the bath.
Extra Long Shower Curtains
If you home has high ceilings, then you will need a longer length. The width of 180 cm is enough for most people to prevent any water getting out and on to the floor. There are several lengths of extra long shower curtains which we have listed below:
- 72" x 78" (180 x 200 cm)
- 78" x 78" (200 x 200 cm)
- 72" x 84" (180 x 210 cm)
- 78" x 94" (200 x 240 cm)
Shower curtains cost anything between £8-16 depending on what quality you decide to go for.
Shower Curtain Buying Tips
There are some absolute features that you should give serious consideration to:
- Mould and Mildew Free - When there is a combination of damp and heat then there is always the huge risk of getting those black mould spots appearing on your curtains. Make sure they have been treated with an anti-mould/mildew product
- Easy to clean - Curtains do need cleaned from time to time, so make sure that your chose curtains can be quickly wiped clean
- Consider a shower curtain lining - Ever been in the shower and the curtain decides to wrap itself around you? That happens because the curtain on its own is too light. Shower curtains that have a lining won't do that, and are a strong consideration, though it does make them more expensive.
Top 10 Buyer Rated Shower Curtains
We have listed below the top 10 buyer rated shower curtains that we found when doing our research.
We visit the many online websites that sell shower curtains. We collect any information that we can find on ratings that have been left by buyers. These are very useful as they are left by people like you and me, who have bought the product, used it, and then taken their time to leave a review.
ANSIO Shower Curtain - Highest Rated
- 77% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 1% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- This is a ready to hang curtain made of polyester
- Measures 180 x 180 cm (71" x 71") (standard size)
- Resists mould and mildew
- Comes with 12 plastic hooks
- It is machine washable
- Available in charcoal grey, herringbone pattern, mosaic blue, white or mosaic red
94% buyer satisfaction based on 10,000 online reviews
Carttiya Shower Curtains - Best Seller
- 69% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 4% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- This is made from an EVA environmental-friendly material
- It is 100% waterproof, odourless anti-mold anti-bacterial, and easy to clean.
- Measures 180 x 180 cm (72 x 72 inches) and also available in (180 x 200, 180 x 240 and 200 x 240 cm sizes)
- It has a transparent style with a pebble pattern
- Has solid metal rings to fit the stainless steel hooks
- It is CE, ASTM, BPA Free, EN71-3, Reach, ISO 22196
90% buyer satisfaction based on 9,000 online reviews
ORSJA Shower Curtain
- 78% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 2% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- This shower curtain is made of high-quality polyester fabric with a waterproof coating
- It has a lead strip at the bottom of the shower curtain to stop it from clinging to you
- It can be machine washed repeatedly and will not fade or shrink
- The curtain has 12 metal grommets and 14 ABS high quality C-hooks
- Measures 180 cm x 180 cm
92% buyer satisfaction based on 2,500+ online reviews
EurCross Waffle Grey Shower Curtains - Heavy Duty
- 73% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 3% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Made from water repellent polyester with added mildew resistant
- Measures 72" x 72" and also available in 72 x 78", 72 x 84", 72 x 94" and 72 x 96"
- Has a grey waffle pattern
- The curtain has a weighted hem to keep bath curtain in place to prevent the water splashing
- It is machine washable
- Comes with plastic hooks
90% buyer satisfaction based on 2,500 online reviews
WELTRXE Polyester Shower Curtain
- 73% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 2% of buyers so far have gave this shower curtain a poor review
- This shower curtain is made with durable polyester and is mold- and mildew-resistant
- It is machine washable and quick dry
- Comes with 12 hooks and is easy to hang
- There are 12 rust-resistant metal grommets that will accommodate the included shower hooks, or other decorative hooks
- Measures 180 x 180 cm and available in a variety of colours including grey, floral, bubble, blue, beige and green.
90% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500+ online reviews
KAV Polyester Fabric Shower Mould and Mildew Resistant Curtain
- 71% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 2% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- This curtain is made from polyester material
- It has an outer cover water-insulating coating to ensure maximum waterproof performance
- Measures 180 x 180 cm
- Available in a variety of colours
90% buyer satisfaction based on 2,000 online reviews
Funria Shower Curtain
- 66% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 5% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Available in a range of colours including beige, black, gold, spiced beige and spliced grey
- Made from EVA and PE, mildew resistant and environmental-friendly material
- Has a translucent part to let the light in
- It is easy to clean, wipe with a damp cloth
- Comes with 12 reinforced holes and hooks
- Measures 180 x 200 cm
86% buyer satisfaction based on 6,000 online reviews
iDesign Shower Curtain with Magnetic Hem - Most Affordable
- 66% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 4% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Available in a frost white colour
- This shower curtain has reinforced eyelets and a weighted hem at the bottom edge in order to provide high support and stability
- It can be cleaned with a damp cloth and left to dry; the durable fabric is mould resistant to ensure hygiene
- Measures 183 x183 cms
- Can be used both over corners in the shower or on a long bath
- Made of high-quality and soft polyester,
86% buyer satisfaction based on 8,500 online reviews
Utopia Home White Shower Curtain
- 71% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 6% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Made from a heavy duty, waterproof, anti-bacterial and mildew resistant polyester material
- Measures 183 x 183 cm and also in 180 x 200 cm
- It is machine washable
- Has a creamy white appearance blends with any bathroom setting or bathroom color scheme
- Also has metal eyelet holes
- Has metal eyelet holes for hanging
88% buyer satisfaction based on 2,000 online reviews
Lonior Ocean Shower Curtain
- 69% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 5% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Measures 180X180 cm
- Fits most standard bath and shower areas
- Made from a polyester fabric, which has been treated to be water repellent, mildew proof and anti-bacterial
- Can be machine washed, hand wash or wiped by damp cloth. Please don’t bleach or tumble dry.
- Comes with 12 plastic hooks
- Available in an ocean scene or starry night scene
88% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500 online reviews
Shower Curtain Liners
Shower curtain liners do two things for your shower curtain:
- They increase your privacy and avoid any chance of being able to see through them, so great for privacy
- They also stop the shower curtain from attaching to your body, so a better shower experience
Most Popular Liner Shower Curtain
- 66% of all buyers gave this curtain a 5 star review
- 5% of all buyers gave this curtain a poor review
- Measures 183 x 183 cm
- Fits most standard bath and shower areas
- This high-quality shower curtain liner looks good, and is easy to clean using a damp cloth
- The weighted bottom ensures firm hanging
- This is a quick-drying bathroom privacy curtain and made of PEVA, a PVC-free material that is odourless, chlorine-free and therefore, environmentally friendly
86% buyer satisfaction based on 14,000 online reviews
Shower Curtain Buying Guide
In the guide below we offer you some helpful advice when buying shower curtains. Many homes have switched to a glass shower screen but they are expensive and difficult to keep clean. Shower curtains are so much cheaper, and they can add a softer and more decorative option for your bathroom.
You can buy these in many places on the high street such as Dunelm, B&Q, John Lewis, M&S, Ikea to name but a few. You can also buy them online at places like Etsy and Amazon.
Shower Curtain Rails
90% buyer satisfaction based on 4,000+ online buyer reviews
To hang any shower curtains you will need some type of shower curtain rail such as the one shown to the left
These usually come in the form of tension rods so you don't need to drill through walls
These can extend typically from 127 cm to 221 cm but you will need to measure the length that you need to be sure it fits
So if you have your curtains, a rail you will also need hanging rings
Shower Curtain Rings
94% buyer satisfaction based on 2,500+ online buyer reviews
To hang any shower curtains you will need some type of shower curtain rings such as the one shown to the left
These come in a variety of styles and are made from the cheaper plastic options or the chrome ball bearing type shown here which are made from stainless steel
The important things to understand are that the curtain opens and closes easily and smoothly and that they look good.