Whether you’re sharing a communal bathroom with twenty other people on the same floor, a smaller bathroom with a few other people in the same suite as you, or you’re lucky enough to have your own personal bathroom, there’s no need to relegate yourself to some bland old white shower curtain. This year, why not spruce up your daily hygiene with some decor that is just as spunky as you are?

Showers are the birthplace of brilliant new writing ideas, all those words that would have won the argument you had with Billy on the school playground in the third grade, and your American Idol audition piece for next year. With so much innovation going on inside of it, the outside of your shower really ought to reflect that. We can help you out with that.

Here are 7 cute shower curtains to spruce up your dorm room bathroom.

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1. Hati Elephants Shower Curtain

The fact that Africa by Toto was released just under forty years ago means absolutely nothing. Yeah, maybe we’re all dying, and time is no more than an arbitrary construct. But that song? It still slaps--and it will slap even harder when you belt it out behind this decorative, geometric masterpiece. 

This Hati Elephants Shower Curtain still has a regulation-certified neutral background, but the bohemian-styled grey linework in the background, paired with the geometric pops of color adorning these proud elephants. The curtain’s material is 100% polyester, and it clocks its size in at 72 inches high by 72 inches wide. 

Match it with the decor in the rest of your bathroom or dorm room if you have an affection for all things elephants, or let it be the centerpiece! If you want to switch it out with one of the school-provided plain white dorm curtains in the communal bathroom, you’re sure to be either a hit or a silent hero among the other people living on your floor. 

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2. Boho Medallion Shower Curtain

Right before Oscar Wilde died, he said, “This wallpaper and I are fighting a battle to the death. Either it goes, or I will.” Clearly, it must have been some pretty horrendous wallpaper. We think it’s safe to say that the design on these Boho Medallion Shower Curtains is not something you’ll be wishing death upon any time soon.

The classic deep navy and airy white combination coupled with the elaborate medallion design printed on these curtains is sure to make them the focal point of your bathroom. Made of 100% polyester material and stretching out to 6 feet high by 6 feet wide, they can stretch all the way across a full-sized shower or scrunch up to cover a smaller stall.

We recommend pairing these curtains with a bathroom that already has a pretty neutral theme going. While the navy and white is a neutral combination, the bold design on these curtains is much more likely to clash with other designs around the room. If you’re ready to let it be your centerpiece, it won’t disappoint you. And who knows? Maybe you’ll think up a novel idea behind these curtains that puts you up there in the ranks with someone like Oscar Wilde.

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3. Fashion Shower Curtains

People who love fashion will love these curtains. People who love the color pink will love these curtains. People who love typography will love these curtains. Basically, these curtains appeal to all interests--and it doesn’t hurt that the bold word cloud design is such an unskippable classic among the population at large.

The grey background on these Fashion Shower Curtains designed specifically for fashionistas is really the perfect choice in terms of graphic design. A darker hue lifts the lighter colored words to the forefront while simultaneously making the brighter pink colored words pop! These curtains are made of 100% polyester and will dangle six feet from your curtain hooks.

Think of what a great reminder these curtains will serve to you as a student! If you’re a fashion major, waking up and showering behind these curtains every day will remind you why you’re here in the first place. If you’re studying graphic design, the typography might help you reconceptualize a project you’ve been working on. And if you’re none of these things, well, maybe the pink will just serve as a reminder that you promised your friends they could come over for a Grease and Mean Girls double feature this weekend.

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4. Weeping Flower Shower Curtain

If you’ve ever dreamed about stepping into a whimsical fairy garden, now’s your chance. These bright yellow petals and their greyscale counterparts dangle down like a much prettier version of those party bead strings they used to hang from the doorways at school dances. Imagine yourself entering a willowy garden where all kinds of magical creatures lurk when you step behind this curtain. Maybe you can dream up a story from it.

Looking at these Weeping Flower Shower Curtains from the bottom up, you might just think that they’re the same old bland, school-issued white shower curtains that are already hanging when you first arrive. The higher you trail your eyes, however, the more delicate details you’ll encounter. With a polyester material, these are easy to wash in a medium wash mesh bag.

As a bonus, this yellow is complementary with almost any color, and the design isn’t so bold that you wouldn’t want to pair it with any other patterns in your bathroom. Whether you have a color theme already going in your personal bathroom or you’re trying to arrange shower stalls by themes in your communal bathroom, these curtains are likely to fit right in.

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5. Adelyn Pom Pom Shower Curtains

Pom poms were created purely for the entertainment of humankind. We love to watch things shake, and whether we’re seeing thin, shiny streamers rustle from pom poms cheerleaders wave at a football game or seeing the hard work we’ve put into our DIY projects finally come to fruition (hello pom pom rugs!), pom poms, as an entity, never let us down.

At a glance these Adelyn Pom Pom Shower Curtains are just a slightly less boring neutral combo than the school-issued ones. A pale beige sandwiched between two narrow nude stripes doesn’t exactly scream “centerpiece.” When you look more closely, though, and see the tiny beige pom poms dangling from the bottoms of each of the narrow nude stripes, these curtains suddenly become a lot more fun. 

Made out of 100% polyester, these curtains stretch out to up to six feet. Because their color scheme is entirely neutral, you can pair these curtains with any other colors or designs that are already present in the bathroom. For an extra fun time, use your curtain as an extension of yourself. Dance around with it while you’re rinsing the shampoo out of your hair, and you can make the pom poms shake to entertain your roommate who couldn’t wait any longer for you to get out.

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6. Nesco Stripe Shower Curtains

Dig out your sketch pad because these Nesco Stripe Shower Curtains will bring about so much art inspo that you won’t know what to do with yourself. You’ll be itching to draw something every time you leave the bathroom! The neat linework and bold designs will definitely make these curtains a standout piece in your bathroom--and the orange brings a pop of color you never knew you needed.

With varying line widths, neat patterns, and careful shading, these curtains are any artist’s daydream just to study. In this case, it’s actually the light background that enhances all of the artwork going on in these patterns. You can pair these curtains with a bathroom theme that’s already primarily orange, or even with a color that will give it some contrast, such as blue or purple.

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7. Stripe Medallion Shower Curtains

If you’ve ever been to a Henna tattoo artist at a local fair, or even received real Henna while immersing yourself in some culture out of the country, we think that these designs will look familiar. These Striped Medallion Shower Curtains take the painstakingly intricate detailing of Henna and print it into long strips down the 6X6-foot polyester surface.

The stripes alternate between longer and shorter lengths across the whole curtain, making for a visually stunning effect. With a white background, it’s impossible to miss the detail on these. These curtains draw in the eye naturally, but it’s the pattern of different stripe lengths that really keeps you engaged. Put up these curtains with any color scheme and meditate for a bit when your step behind them.

When you first show up to college, a lot of things are chosen for you. Your dorm layout, the color of your walls, even the curtains for your shower. There are ways to personalize your space, though. You don’t have to settle for the same bland curtains your dorm room shower comes with. Choose from any of these stylish options to make your living space yours.

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