Garden-Hanging Shower Curtains Are Trending, But Not for Outdoor Bathing Purposes
In a delightful twist of upcycling, homeowners are transforming their outdoor spaces with an unexpected material - shower curtains. This budget-friendly garden idea is gaining popularity as homeowners discover the versatility and aesthetic appeal of these water-repellent, patterned curtains.
Susan Lee, for instance, has given her shed a makeover by disguising its plain side using a shower curtain and a staple gun. Meanwhile, Liz Jowett has added a touch of French charm to her fencing with a chateau-style shower curtain, planning to extend the design to the opposite side.
Lou B Lally, inspired by a social media post, has created a shower curtain garden to give the illusion of more space. She's used screws at the top of her fencing to hook the shower curtain holes and pinned the bottom down with tacks. Lou also suggests alternative methods for hanging a shower curtain, such as threading a washing line through the loops and tying at each end, or using screws and shower curtain loops to stretch the curtain across a pergola or gazebo.
DIY expert Steve Jenkins advises using a heavy-duty staple gun for wooden surfaces but suggests double-sided tape for other surfaces like fencing. He also recommends using curtain rings on a pergola or gazebo, or attaching a curtain pole for a shower curtain.
Debbie Cattanach, another DIY enthusiast, has used two shower curtains on her garden wall to create more interest, with a motif depicting a wisteria-covered country home. She recommends choosing a scene to match the surroundings, ironing out the creases, and adding accessories to make the shower curtain garden more 3D.
Landscape designer Tom Clifford suggests cleaning garden shower curtains every few months to keep them in good condition. He also points out that while a shower curtain can deal with rain, exposure to bright sunshine will fade the colour/design over time. Some homeowners, like Claire Theodore, have even cut areas out of their shower curtains to accommodate things like wall-mounted security systems or garden lights.
This innovative use of shower curtains not only adds a view and improves the overall look of an exterior wall or fencing but also creates a sense of space. Living walls are another way to add visual interest to bare walls, offering a similar effect.
In conclusion, shower curtain gardens offer a fun, budget-friendly, and creative way to enhance your outdoor space. So, why not give it a try and see the magic unfold?
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