Sorry I meant to submit this on the bathroom forum. Terri

I have seen model homes with curtains surrounding the tub - some of them have had valances at the ceiling. As long as the fabric doesn't water spot and you get enough air circulation in the room so the fabric doesn't mildew, it should be fine.

I don't know what type of fabric would be used in a lodge/cabin themed room, so I can't suggest anything.

I don't see why you could use regular curtains. Tab top would work well for the sliding but if it were me, I'd either find a curtain I like and use clip rings or attempt to make one (assuming there wasn't a busy pattern because I'm not the best with the sewing machine.) They even make that fusible tape you can iron your hems.

Since you're suggesting lodge/cabin, my first thoughts are plaid. Maybe you could find a thick plaid sheet.

Annnnd after typing all that I realized you already have a rod with your liner and there aren't holes in the "new shower curtain" we're talking about. Are you considering using two rods? One higher than the other?

I personally don't think I'd keep the curtains pulled back to the side since it's a shower.

I have regular curtains in my upstairs bath, with a heavy duty clear liner pulled back to one end when not in use.

The drapery panels are cotton and machine washable, so no water problems, tho the liner does a good job of keeping them dry.

I used regular panels because I wasn't crazy about the affordable shower curtains I was finding, and because I wanted to hang the rod higher, which meant a normal shower curtain would look even shorter than they usually do.

Thanks for all of the sugestions, I think that I will use a regular curtain for the outside & a good liner for the inside. Terri