The Great Debate: Which Is Better, Shower Curtain Or Glass Door, Reports Nytimes

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While home improvement projects offer a slew of design choices and finishes, one of the tougher decisions homeowners can make for their shower area is choosing whether to install a glass door or to use shower curtain.

The New York Times, in its Home & Garden section last February, focused on the ongoing debate on glass doors and shower curtains, an issue keeping many homeowners undecided. Experts talked about taking into account "the layout of the bathroom and the style of the home." Modern-looking glass enclosures work best in walk-in, standalone showers, while curtains may be the better option for tub-and-shower layouts.

According to the article, compared with glass doors, shower curtains offer more versatility because they can be easily changed and washed. Aside from the fact that curtains are fairly easier to maintain, they need not look dull or unappealing. They come in a world of designs, colors and even materials to perfectly achieve the homeowners' preferred look for their bathroom.

While home improvement projects offer a slew of design choices and finishes, one of the tougher decisions homeowners ...
... can make for their shower area is choosing whether to install a glass door or to use a curtain.

The New York Times, in its Home & Garden section last February, focused on the ongoing debate on glass doors and shower curtains, an issue keeping many homeowners undecided. Experts talked about taking into account "the layout of the bathroom and the style of the home." Modern-looking glass enclosures work best in walk-in, standalone showers, while shower curtains may be the better option for tub-and-shower layouts.

According to the article, compared with glass doors, shower curtains offer more versatility because they can be easily changed and washed. Aside from the fact that shower curtains are fairly easier to maintain, they need not look dull or unappealing. They come in a world of designs, colors and even materials to perfectly achieve the homeowners' preferred look for their bathroom.

An important element completing every homeowner's shower area improvement project using shower curtains is finding shower curtain rings that add the finishing touch to the bathroom makeover project. Accessories should be functional as well as beautiful. Curtain rings should be durable enough to last long, while giving users the comfort and ease with the no-rust and smooth gliding. One such option are Roly Rings from Hooks & Rings.

“Our shower curtain rings make an ideal partner to any stylish shower curtains. Because our rings are made from the highest grade materials available, they glide smoothly on 1" and 3/4" diameter curved or straight shower rods,” said Hooks & Rings. “They also stay closed and snap together securely, preventing the shower curtain from falling off,” added the company.

Customers of Roly Rings explain that the product can withstand the weighted pulls and looks much better than more expensive competing products in store.

Whether the project calls for glass doors or curtains, homeowners can be confident that their bathroom renovation project will provide an excellent return for their investment.

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Hooks & Rings is a Foster City, California-based seller of curtain rings made of stainless steel with ball bearings. Started in 2013, the company is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. Hooks & Rings gives 10% of every dollar from proceeds before taxes to educational and charitable purposes.

Paul Aysen is a graphic designer in Kansas and writes for online publications on various topics such home and bath remodeling.