Our new house has 3.5 bathrooms. Three and a half!!! What was I thinking?! That’s a hell of a lot of bathrooms to clean for just two people. Two of those bathrooms have bath tubs, so I knew that I would immediately need to buy stylish shower curtains for those spaces.

Why Use An Extra Long Shower Curtain?

It’s been a while since I’ve bought a fabric shower curtain, but once I was searching for one, I remembered how hard it is to find a stylish extra long shower curtain.  Standard shower curtains are 72 inches wide by 72 inches long. For most bathrooms, that is way too short. We actually did a rookie mistake all about this problem, because if you have eight to ten foot ceilings, then you’re going to have flooded curtains. Instead, opt for an extra long shower curtain, so you can hang the rod towards the ceiling to draw the eye up and have the curtain just kiss the floor.

In the past, I’ve always used this white waffle weave curtain because it was one of the only extra long shower curtains options. In fact, I used it in my mom’s guest bathroom and our guest bathroom (before we DIY’ed the space and added a glass shower door).

Searching for a Stylish Extra Long Shower Curtain

While I loved my white waffle weave, I wanted something different for the two bathrooms in the new house. A stark white shower curtain seemed to be too intense for my home where I’m incorporating soft whites and creams. Instead, I wanted to channel boho vibes and was on the hunt for something creamy and maybe even with a subtle ticking pattern or fringe.

I took some measurements and found that I needed a shower curtain that was at least 90 inches long, but preferably even longer. After a short internet search, I realized that there aren’t many shower curtains out there beyond the standard 72×72 size. There are some “long” options available at 84 inches, but that was still too short for my space. I did find some extra long shower curtains at 96 inches and knew that we would need to go with that length for our home.

Other Extra Long Shower Curtain Resources

When I usually run into a conundrum, I look for your help on Instagram Stories. You guys all commiserated with me about the struggle to find an extra long shower curtain. Seriously, I think I need to open a store that just sells extra long shower curtains because clearly there is a need out there!

But you guys did have some other great ideas for me if I didn’t find one that I loved in the correct length. I could buy normal curtains (window treatment) and make my own custom size bath curtain. The panels could be sewn together in the middle and hemmed to the correct height. I loved this idea because there are so many more options and I would end up with a very unique shower curtain.

I also decided to head to Joann Fabric to see if I could potentially DIY my own curtain! Mind you, I don’t own a sewing machine or know how to sew…at all. I found a fabric that I liked on sale and chatted with the seamstress on staff about my project. They actually do projects like that in-store, but for the cost of the fabric and the labor it was going to be around $200. Yikes. Even though it wasn’t the route I wanted to go for this project, it is cool to know that they can do custom projects like this. I always recommend talking to customer service in your travels – there’s so much to be learned for projects down the road!

The final suggestion was to check out Etsy and I did find that they had beautiful shower curtain options (like this). In my canvas of Etsy options, they seemed to have many stunning abstract prints and eye-catching designs. I was looking for something slightly more neutral. Because I needed my curtain quickly (and many of the Etsy ones were still pretty pricey!), I ended up foregoing this route. But if you have time, you could get custom shower curtains that are perfect for your bathroom.

After an extensive search, I rounded up some of my favorite extra long shower curtains. Many of these picks come in different sizes and color as well. I am just in love with the scalloped curtain and it comes in countless color combinations!

My Guest Bathroom Shower Curtain

I’ll be sharing the full reveal of this first-floor bathroom on the blog soon, but here is your sneak peek of the partially finished space! I love the creamy color of the shower curtain and it’s only $25! The cotton fabric is a great quality and looks so nice in the space. It also has a weighted hem – which is a must for me – no one wants to get all tangled up while they’re exfoliating, cleansing and having some self-care time! It also is pretty sheer, allowing the natural light from the window in the shower to stream through.

I ended up buying this in the 96″ length and having it hemmed at my local cleaners for an additional $12. They took off about eight inches. I originally tried a curtain with a busier pattern in here, and it clashed too much with the fun floor tile. Now the floor tile can shine and the linen looking curtain is a nice backdrop.

Our Upstairs Shower Curtain

On the second floor, I went a little bolder with this striped curtain. It has the right blend of functionality and style!I had to have it hemmed about three inches so we could take it close to the ceiling while still kissing the floor. We have a light in the shower, or else I might bring it down an inch or so to let the light from the window stream through. That’s something to keep in mind when you’re planning how much to hem off the bottom!

The Accessories

Shower curtains need a few additional accessories in order to function. I ended up buying these extra long shower curtain liners that works like a charm. It fit the bill by having a weighted hem, and rust resistant metal grommets. The comments also talk about these extra long shower curtain liners being mildew resistant over time, too! One thing to note, you will have to cut the sides, as it’s a tiny bit too wide for a standard 72-inch wide curtain. Not sure why they make it that way, but it was easy to cut a straight line off with some sharp scissors.

I then ended up using this black shower rod (comes in a set of two, so I was set for both bathrooms!) and these black rings. They’re all super simple and inexpensive and get the job done well

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My Favorite Extra Long Shower Curtains

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Floral Shower Curtain // RH Flax Linen Shower Curtain // Blue Garden Flower Shower Curtain // Cotton Waffle Knit Shower Curtain // Scalloped Shower Curtain // Abstract Floral Shower Curtain //

Overall, I’m pleased with the ones I chose for my home. Although, I do still think I need to open up an extra long shower curtain store! Why are there so few options? It seems crazy to me. If you have any other great ones I missed, please share in the comments below so we can all help one another shop.

Casey