Rod is the last thing you install when you are putting up a shower curtain. Rods come in varieties and you can choose the one that will be convenient for your bathroom and style.

Spring loaded telescopic rods are available. These are the easiest to install, you do not need any measurement for this or make holes in the wall to install. All you have to do is put the curtain on the rod and position the rod at the appropriate height and twist it to the required length. Ensure that the rod is at right angles to the wall so that it does not fall off and that the rod fits tightly between the walls.

For mounted shower curtain rod, you got to have the exact measurement, since you will have to punch holes in the wall. Take the exact measurement of the height of the rod. You can determine this by keeping the lower edge of the curtain a couple of inches above the top edge of the tub. Then mark the height on either wall. When you mark the walls you should use a level to keep the rod straight. Then punch holes in the wall and mount the brackets to the wall. If you have a drywall then use anchors. With the brackets in place just thread the rod through the curtain and fit the rod into the brackets.

If you want to add style to your curtain there are several ways of doing so. When you let the curtain hang, it can be just hang simply, but when you draw the curtain back you can do something about it that will add a new dimension to your bathroom. To do that you might need extra length to your curtain. You have to either sew that extra part to the curtain or you have to look for lengthier curtain. This way you will have more curtain to work with.

If you want to swag your shower curtain you will have to have a hook on the wall positioned half way between the shower rod and floor. With the help of a rope or some fancy fabric; tie up the curtain fabric after gathering it to one side. Tie a fancy knot to give it a different look. Adjust the curtain any way to give it a more dynamic look. The shower liner can either be left hanging as it is or you can hide it behind the shower curtain. By trial and error method you can reach at a satisfactory style that you want for your bathroom shower curtain.