Maintaining Privacy with New Windows: Tips for Homeowners

Privacy is a very important consideration when choosing new windows for your room, especially in the bathroom or bedroom. However, sunlight and style are also crucial to most homeowners. Luckily, with these five tips, it is possible to maintain the privacy of your room without sacrificing natural light or aesthetics.

Window Treatments

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to make a window more private is to add window treatments, including curtains, shades, and blinds. This option offers a lot of flexibility because it is not a permanent solution. You can close the blinds or shades when you want more intimacy, and open them to let in more natural light. They also add to the established aesthetic of the room. You can switch out your curtains or drapes frequently to give the space a new style. They can be used in conjunction with shades and blinds as well for double the privacy.

Privacy Film or Interior Screens

Another simple yet cost-effective solution for window privacy is installing a privacy film or an interior screen. Film filters the light that enters your home while distorting what outsiders can see. It is easy to install it yourself and you can take it down whenever you need to. Screens and film offer other benefits as well, including ultraviolet (UV) ray protection.

Textured Glass

A more permanent privacy fix is investing in new glass panes for your windows. Both frosted and tempered glass have a textured design that obscures the view into the window while still allowing natural light into the room. Waved and crossed patterned glass have the same effect. Stained glass can maintain privacy as well, while also adding a beautiful and unique focal point to any room. Tinting the glass of the window is another option. Tint is a uniform coating applied to the glass that distorts the view, but not so much that it blocks the sunlight. However, these options work both ways because while no one can see inside your windows, you also cannot see out of them.

Obstruction

If you just need a temporary privacy fix, an easy option is obstructing the view of the window with an object. Plants, both real and fake, are a great choice to cover up a window. You can place other tall decorations on or in front of the windowsill as well to achieve the same effect. If you don’t mind sacrificing your view outside for a brief period, obstruction might work for you.

Placement

Strategic placement is a great solution for spaces where privacy is the main concern. In the bathroom especially, installing windows above head height will make sure that you are not seen while in the area. This still allows for proper ventilation of the room, as well as natural lighting. Skylights can be a great option because they are installed on the roof and can only be seen from above.

Installing Windows to Maintain Privacy

No matter what room you want to upgrade, The Window Depot offers a wide selection of window styles, colors, and glass types. We can help you maintain the privacy of your room while still allowing you to benefit from the natural light and air circulation that windows provide. For more information on our window privacy options, contact The Window Depot today.