A brushed nickel shower curtain rod is a stylish finish choice for your shower and goes well with almost any decor, especially if you have brushed nickel faucets. Brushed nickel, also referred to as satin nickel, will typically be more expensive than other choices but not so much so that it makes them out of range for most buyers.

Brushed nickel can be used in many places in the bathroom other than the shower curtain rod. You can purchase faucets and faucet handles in brushed nickel, medicine cabinets with brushed nickel edges, brushed nickel ceiling light fixtures, and even face plates for switches and receptacles.

Some colors compliment brushed nickel better than others. Solid colors are a good choice because nickel absorbs surrounding colors and if there are too many colors it can make the color of the brushed nickel look off a little. The color of natural wood is a good accent color for a bathroom with a brushed nickel shower curtain rod because it allows the off-silver of the brushed nickel shine through.

Brushed nickel can show spots and smudges more than other types of finishes so it is important to wipe down your brushed nickel shower curtain rod after each shower so as not to show fingerprints and water spots.

When purchasing a shower curtain rod you want to make sure that you buy one that is rust resistant. Most metal shower curtain rods have been sprayed with a rust resistant finish that will help keep rust from forming. While the finish will help it is still important to dry the rod after each shower.

There are two different types of rods you can buy: One screw's into the wall at each end of the rod and the other has plastic guards on each end and is adjustable. Most people prefer the ones that are adjustable because they can use them if they change showers and it is easier to change shower curtains on than unscrewing the rod and replacing it after changing the curtain.

Buying a brushed nickel shower curtain rod is all about your personal preference on finishes, colors, and price. This is a purchase that will last quite a while but isn't terribly expensive so if you don't like the color you have you can change it.