Skip bathtub curtains, this vintage trick can make bathrooms look expensive

A shower curtain is a common feature in bathrooms. While it offers privacy and keeps water from splashing, it is often chosen more for its function more than for its appearance.If one wants their bathroom to feel more like a relaxing retreat, a folding screen can be a great alternative. While the scnreen offers privacy around the bathtub, it also gives the space a vintage look without making the room feel completely closed off.Folding screens first appeared in China, where they are known as pingfeng, according to House Digest. They were originally used as room dividers and to block wind. With time, they became decorative pieces used in spaces meant for rest and reflection. They were also found in the homes of Chinese emperors.Adding a folding screen beside a bathtub can bring that traditional style into a modern bathroom.