I moved to New York City ten years ago, and the one constant in every rental apartment was my shower curtain. It was from the brand Quiet Town, and while the canvas material was easy to wash and mildew resistant, even after the not-so-gentle washing machines at public laundromats, I eventually lost the cleaning battle when I decided to dye my hair red and had to replace it.
So I asked our team of Cut staffers about their favorite shower curtains. Below I’ve rounded up the best, according to editors, with a few add-ons you’ll need once you find the shower curtain that works best for your space.
So what are the best shower curtains?
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Our top picks
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At $148, this is the most expensive shower curtain on this list, but it is worth it, trust me. Not only will it look nice in even the bleakest NYC bathroom situation, it’s durable. Instead of cost per wear, think of it as cost per shower.
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Our shopping writer and home-interiors expert Chinea Rodriguez has used this shower curtain from Brooklinen. Rodriguez loves that it’s durable and minimal and doesn’t make her bathroom feel small or look any more cluttered than it actually is. And just like the ones from Quiet Town, it’s easy to wash. She pops it into the washing machine, then lets it air-dry.
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If you’re looking for something to brighten up your bathroom (and your mood), shopping editor Hanna Flanagan recommends this Etsy find. “The stripes always put me in a good mood when I do my morning skin care,” she shares.
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West Elm Waffle Shower Curtain
It’s not every day somebody describes a shower curtain as a “luxurious diva,” but that’s exactly how deputy editor Jen Ortiz describes her favorite from West Elm. Ortiz loves the weight and texture of this waffle-weave shower curtain, and her dog, Patty, loves it too. “The number of times I’ve had to snatch her away because she wants to snuggle into it …,” she says.
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More tried-and-true options
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You know you can rely on Quince to have an expensive-looking shower curtain for less than $50.
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Owning something from the Urban Outfitters home section is a rite of passage when you move into your first apartment. Instead of buying kitschy bath mats, buy this shower curtain with the right amount of personality.
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Add-ons
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