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The Best Shower Curtains on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

Whether you start your days with a shower or finish with one, a good shower curtain (that doesn't stick to you, or get dirty easily) is a true bathroom essential. And while we've written before about all sorts of bathroom décor — including cheap-but-expensive-looking bathroom accents, the best bath towels according to interior designers, and a teakwood bath tray — here, we've rounded up the best shower curtains as praised by the most enthusiastic reviewers on Amazon.

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Amazer Shower Curtain

Nearly 80 percent of reviewers give this shower curtain a five-star rating, adding that it's heavy-duty and "gets the job done," all at a great price. "This thing is incredibly thick and durable," writes one satisfied customer. Another adds, "Nothing fancy, just a good simple shower curtain that can tolerate a real cleaning (unlike cloth) and it's a good heavyweight material. It's not vinyl but something better, more flexible, no smell." One feature that many reviewers highlight are the weighted "glass stones" at the bottom, which one says helps "keep it hanging nicely." A reviewer explains, "For years, I have been annoyed by the shower curtain blowing in against me. This product is fantastic." Another reviewer sums up the value and quality of this curtain simply: "Thick and lays flat. This is much higher quality than anything at the big box stores and half the price."

Waterproof Shower Curtain Liner

Made from thick, sturdy EVA material with a weighted bottom, this curtain promises not to move with air flow or stick to the person showering. "No touching," writes one reviewer, who adds that the translucent, "extra thick" shower curtain "hangs very nicely." Another reviewer, who calls this "the best shower curtain I've ever had," says that another benefit of its stiffness is that it "stays close to the edges of my shower and prevents water from splashing out."

AmazonBasics Shower Curtain with Hooks, Grey Stripe

Reviewers say this striped shower curtain from AmazonBasics is a great deal, and the "neutral palette" and bold stripes allow it to fit in easily with most design schemes. According to at least one buyer, it's "very chic looking," and looks like it costs more than it does. "As a first time home buyer 'ballin on a budget' it is so hard to make your home seem uniform without spending a fortune." Another praises it as "much more stylish than most curtains in this price range." And while this shower curtain's design is certainly one of its most celebrated features, many purchasers also highlight the benefit of its "100 percent polyester" material. "This polyester shower curtain beats vinyl hands down. It is much lighter, adheres to the inside of the tub better, and dries in one-third of the time," one reviewer concludes.

Barossa Design Store Waffle Weave Fabric Shower Curtain

Over 500 reviewers used the terms "well made" or "quality" when describing this water-resistant waffle-weave shower curtain, which many say doesn't require a liner. It's made of actually water-resistant cloth fabric, which, unlike plastic, is machine washable. "Hallelujah, I finally received a shower curtain with the material that I wanted," writes one reviewer. But it is easy to spot-clean, too, according to another reviewer who spotted mildew on the hem of the curtain after several months of use: "Rather than take the curtain down, I sprayed the hem with OxiClean, a peroxide-based cleaner … Did the trick! I now have a pristine white shower curtain." And best of all, it's a "nice textured waffle weave, nice finished edges," writes one reviewer. "I am SUPER picky and it took me about three to four months to make a decision on a shower curtain, and I'm so glad I picked this one."

YoKii Tassel Fabric Shower Curtain

This tasseled shower curtain is a favorite among reviewers going for a more bohemian look in their bathroom. "It's perfect for my Farmhouse/Rustic bathroom that I am redoing," one such reviewer begins. "I posted a picture on social media and a few friends ended up ordering it." Another reviewer who was going for a "Boho" vibe loved how this curtain added visual impact to their bathroom in seconds: "I wanted a bold impact without dealing with painting. This shower curtain did the trick."

Lagute SnapHook Shower Curtain

Reviewers with small, dark bathrooms love that this curtain has a mesh panel at the top to let in light. "My master shower and commode share the same small space and I always felt like I was in a cave," writes one reviewer who thought this would help. "Mission accomplished! It lets in extra light and makes the room feel larger." Multiple reviewers also appreciate that the curtain still grants them privacy in the important places. As one explains, "The sheer 'window' lets in light and fell at the perfect spot for our family (would only see faces, not body parts.)"

Sunlit Sea Creatures Fabric Shower Curtain for Kids

Nearly 90 percent of reviewers gave this sea-themed shower curtain a five-star rating, calling it a huge hit with little ones. One happy parent, who bought the curtain for her daughter's bathroom, shared that her kid "points at the different creatures and asks their names as well as tells me the names of the creatures she knows," adding that she can identify the different colors as well. "My daughter LOVES this shower curtain! Specifically the turtle," another writes, while a third says that their kid "loves looking at it and names all the creatures each time."

Amazon Basics Kids Bathroom Shower Curtain

This Amazon Basics kids' bathroom shower curtain is half the price of the Sunlit one, but still offers what plenty of reviewers say is "good value." Despite its low price tag, one reviewer reports that it's constructed from materials that "looked great" and aren't so thin they'll tear. Plus, the reinforced ring holes are "sturdy enough to hang even with metal rings." Another reviewer, who also calls out its affordability, likes that the curtain has a "lovely print" and is made out of a "nice material" that "repels water well enough that it's not damp after two long showers." And a third, who "usually changes shower curtains with the seasons," writes, "I am highly impressed with the quality of this shower curtain. It is thick, durable, and the colors are stunning. It is way more than I expected. Definitely worth the price I paid."

AmazonBasics Tropical Shower Curtain

For a fun and colorful shower curtain, reviewers love this vintage-style tropical print design from AmazonBasics. "It would make any mundane bathroom pop," says one purchaser who praises its style and adds, "It also looks very good with baby pink." Many report that this bright and bold shower curtain really changed the look of their whole space. "It really dressed up my dreary bathroom," one writes, while another simply states, "Literally adorable. I love it, you'll love it. Buy it."

AmazonBasics Linen Style Shower Curtain

This fabric shower curtain is available in a variety of different textures and finishes, but many reviewers particularly like the "linen-style" option, which one purchaser describes as "modern, yet vintage at the same time," adding, "It's simply lovely in an elegant but minimalistic way. It doesn't call attention to itself, but if you glance its way you'll notice the nice linen pattern or the reinforced holes or the rings." Reviewers praise the "linen-style" fabric, and some even think it's better than the real thing. As one purchaser puts it, "What I love [about this] is linen shower curtains are often very light, but the material here has a heft to it. It is very durable and well-crafted." Another laudes the fabric and the price, "I really feel that this shower curtain looks and feels like it came from a high-end department store."

Mrs Awesome Water-Repellent Fabric Shower Curtain with Pockets

Reviewers say this shower curtain's built-in pockets make for a handy bathroom storage solution. "It took my bath from 'drab to FAB,'" writes one reviewer. Another calls it, "An absolute lifesaver for our house with one bath," with enough room for seven people's toiletries. Installing the curtain with the nine pockets facing outwards provides more general bathroom storage space, but many purchasers seem to prefer the pockets facing inwards to hold all their toiletries. As one happy purchaser explains, "The amount of things I had covering the side of our bathtub was horrendous. Now, there's a place for everything, and I'm not constantly knocking things over." In addition to its organizational features, this shower curtain gets high marks for being "easily washable" and for its "soft, flexible" material, which many say is far nicer than "standard shower curtain plastic."

Aimjerry Hotel Quality White Striped Mold Resistant Fabric Shower Curtain

This shower curtain comes in eight pattern options, and purchasers praise the various designs as elegant, subtle, and sophisticated. One purchaser calls it "classy and adult," and says, "It looks sophisticated in my bathroom." Another adds, "We bought this when we were moving and wanted a crisp, clean and bright look in our bathroom for the open houses. Definitely has an upscale look to it and great quality. We took it with us to the new house and proudly display it here as well." Many compare it to fabric shower curtains but say this looks just as nice and ultimately it's more practical. As one purchaser describes, "This rocks. The comfort and beauty of cloth, the water protection of vinyl. Don't know how they do it but it feels like soft cloth in every way, but it doesn't let moisture penetrate or pass through."

MAYTEX Norwich Water Repellent Shower Curtain

Purchasers love how easy it is to wash this shower curtain. As one reviewer describes, it can be difficult to find a shower curtain that's truly washable: "The ones I've used in the past claimed to be washable, yet they never were the same afterwards. Enter this curtain. I love it. A lot. I can wash it in warm or hot soapy water and it comes out sparkling white and smelling fresh." And being able to easily "throw it in the wash" means this curtain can last a lot longer than some of its plastic counterparts. "I always felt like I was just adding garbage to the landfill every time my old plastic shower curtains became gross and I would just have to throw them out," writes one purchaser, adding The plastic shower curtains always stick to your legs too, which is gross and annoying. This one hangs beautifully, and it's machine washable."

Biscaynebay Fabric Shower Curtain

Biscaynebay's standard-width fabric shower curtain comes in a variety of vivid colors and patterns. Purchasers give the material high-marks; they call it a "thick" and "high quality fabric" and say that the water "beads up on the curtain and rolls off." One calls the fabric "a good change from vinyl" while another says, "Water stays out and doesn't soak through." And while it's technically listed as a "shower curtain liner," one purchaser explains why it works well as an all-in-one shower curtain and liner: "I originally bought this to be a liner, but it was so beautiful that I decided to use it as the shower curtain, and no liner is needed. It really does a great job of being waterproof, and it dries very quickly."

River Dream Hotel Grade No Hooks Needed Shower Curtain

Dozens of five-star reviewers praise this River Dream shower curtain because its lack of hooks make it "easy to install." One reviewer reports that it "glides easily and quietly on the bar," and appreciates that the waterproof curtain "doesn't need a liner." Another reviewer adds that the curtain doesn't require "those ugly metal hooks that make so much noise" so you won't have to worry about "waking the entire family every time you open or close your shower curtain." Plus, as some reviewers note, the curtain is also machine washable. As a reviewer who's "too lazy for curtain hooks" puts it, "I love that I can throw these in the wash, [and] thanks to no hooks I can rip 'em down and throw them in the laundry!!!"

Reisen Ruffle Shower Curtain

Over 900 reviewers were impressed with the quality, durability, and style of this ruffled shower curtain. It's "easy to hang," and, for one reviewer, it's "by far the prettiest shower curtain I have purchased." Others note that it looks more expensive than it is, and that shower steam is enough to keep wrinkles at bay after laundering. "The beauty of this curtain is not overshadowed by wrinkles," another writes. "It is the only curtain I found that has ten rows of ruffles." But even though it looks dainty, it's definitely durable. "I was hesitant buying it because it was bright white, and I have a tendency to stain all things white," one reviewer writes, and true to form, "Not even two weeks in, and I got purple hair dye on it coming out of the shower. I dabbed a little peroxide on it and it CAME OUT LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED."

N&Y HOME Fabric Clawfoot Tub Shower Curtain

Purchasers looking to find a shower curtain for their clawfoot or freestanding tubs were very happy to find this "wraparound" 180-inch wide shower curtain. As one purchaser explains, "I have had clawfoot tubs for almost 20 years and I never knew that special shower curtains existed for them. I always used three separate shower curtain liners together, but this is so much more convenient and looks so much nicer." Another clawfoot tub owner weighs in, saying that in the past they used "two curtains to go all the way around" their clawfoot tub, but even that "was still too skimpy to prevent water from dripping out of the tub and making a mess on the floor." They say that this curtain "totally does the trick. The wider fabric works perfectly to keep water in the tub."

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The Best Shower Curtains on Amazon, According to Reviewers