02 Apr Window Treatments for Bathroom Privacy

Window treatments in the bathroom can be tricky; on the one hand, you want to be able to fill your bathroom with sunlight, but on the other hand, you want your window treatments to offer privacy in the bathroom as well. Here is a look at some of the most popular window treatments that offer you a happy medium.

Plantation shutters

Plantation shutters can, of course, give you both options. You can open them to let in as much light as you desire, and you can close them again to give you privacy when you need it. For your bathroom, you might want to consider plantation shutters that feature a midrail. A midrail essentially splits each shutter panel into two—a top half and a bottom half—so that you have the option of opening only the top slats or only the bottom slats. This is especially useful in bathrooms, where you might choose to have the bottom slats closed for privacy and the top slats open for letting sunlight in.

Shutters featuring a midrail also happen to be an especially great option if you have double hung windows installed in your bathroom. Then, you can open the top portion of your window along with the top slats of your plantation shutter to let fresh outdoor air into your bathroom.

Faux wood blinds

Like plantation shutters, horizontal blinds grant you the flexibility of adjusting the slats to either let in sunlight or give you privacy. Faux wood blinds, in particular, are the option you want for your bathroom because faux wood blinds are more resilient in environments that see a lot of moisture and humidity. These blinds are also very easy to clean.

Cellular shades

Do you prefer shades, but want the flexibility that plantation shutters featuring a midrail have to offer? Cellular shades, then, might be perfect for you. You can opt for top-down/bottom-up shades, which allow you to move the shades upward from the bottom of the window, or downward from the top of the window. Cellular shades come in a wide variety of fabrics and thicknesses as well, giving you optimum light control. As an added bonus, cellular shades pair especially well with curtains. So if, for example, you want your bathroom windows to be dressed with semi-sheer decorative curtains, you can discreetly install cellular shades underneath them so that you can have privacy just at those times when you need it.

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