A DIY Shower Curtain Hoop Made from Brass Pipes, by Zio & Sons

It sounds like an impossible feat, but Anthony D’Argenzio, founder of design firm Zio & Sons, has made a career of bringing exacting visions (whether his clients’ or his own) to life. For proof, look no further than This Old Hudson, a three-story house built in 1910, that he and his wife, Hillary, turned into an inspired multiuse space; it can be rented as a photo shoot location, event space, or a weekend escape. Since Julie wrote about their upstate NY property last year (see House Call: 50 Shades of Weathered White in Hudson, NY, from Zio & Sons), the couple has added another rental unit to This Old Hudson—and it’s here that we spied this ingenious wraparound shower rod that defies its humble origins. First, he wanted to locate the showerhead in the middle of the clawfoot tub, as opposed to on one end, to allow more freedom of movement.

So he sketched out his design, with utilitarian plumbing pipes playing the starring role, then partnered with a trusted plumber to piece it together. Literally, every town has a local plumbing store, so you shouldn’t have a hard time locating this,” says Anthony.

Above: Vintage valve handles and garden spigots can both be easily sourced on eBay and Etsy. Above: The Kingston Brass Designer Trimscape Showerscape 8-Inch Round Shower Head is $42.22 on Amazon.