Whoever thought of the curved shower rod is a genius, because it expands the space in a typical 5-foot bathtub for taking a shower. We first noticed these space-expanding rods used in the small bathrooms of old motels. If you want to stretch the space in a bathtub for a more comfortable shower, this ingenious product eliminates the cave-like feeling in the small confines of a typical bathtub when showering.
The curved rods are sold at home centers and you’ll find them online by typing “curved shower curtain rod” in a search engine. The rod fits a standard 5-foot tub and is installed with mounting brackets and hardware. You’ll find them in a wide selection of styles and finishes, from a basic low profile to double rods that support a liner and curtain. The second rod does double duty as a place to hang wet towels to dry. The rod adjusts to fit an opening 54 inches to 72 inches wide and works with a standard size shower curtain.
