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Sonnengarten19 Apr 2017 11:44Hello everyone,
We are currently planning the windows for our new build and are unsure about the glass type and privacy solution for the bathroom window...
The bathroom window on the first floor is about 1m (3.3 ft) above the floor with dimensions approximately 1x1m (3.3x3.3 ft). In the bathroom, the bathtub is located directly by the window, with the toilet and sink next to it, and a shower further back in the room. From the outside, there is a shared pathway about 4m (13 ft) deep in front of the window, then a garden around 15m (49 ft) deep, followed by a street and houses about 20m (66 ft) away that would have a direct view into the bathroom. Overall, there is some open space in front of the window.
Generally, you want to block outside views into the bathroom without having to lower blinds every time you use the room. The question now is whether to use frosted glass/satin glass for complete opacity or to install clear glass initially and later add a privacy film as needed, or use a pleated blind.
With frosted/satin glass, I feel the bathroom might lose some brightness and feel too enclosed—almost like having no window, just daylight coming through. It’s actually nice to be able to look outside sometimes. I think good quality films can also offer flexibility, allowing partial coverage with squares or lines, which still permits a view from inside to the outside. If you don’t like it, it can be changed or optimized with a pleated blind. On the other hand, these films might not be durable over time, could wear out, and may not provide optimal privacy in the long run...
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
We are currently planning the windows for our new build and are unsure about the glass type and privacy solution for the bathroom window...
The bathroom window on the first floor is about 1m (3.3 ft) above the floor with dimensions approximately 1x1m (3.3x3.3 ft). In the bathroom, the bathtub is located directly by the window, with the toilet and sink next to it, and a shower further back in the room. From the outside, there is a shared pathway about 4m (13 ft) deep in front of the window, then a garden around 15m (49 ft) deep, followed by a street and houses about 20m (66 ft) away that would have a direct view into the bathroom. Overall, there is some open space in front of the window.
Generally, you want to block outside views into the bathroom without having to lower blinds every time you use the room. The question now is whether to use frosted glass/satin glass for complete opacity or to install clear glass initially and later add a privacy film as needed, or use a pleated blind.
With frosted/satin glass, I feel the bathroom might lose some brightness and feel too enclosed—almost like having no window, just daylight coming through. It’s actually nice to be able to look outside sometimes. I think good quality films can also offer flexibility, allowing partial coverage with squares or lines, which still permits a view from inside to the outside. If you don’t like it, it can be changed or optimized with a pleated blind. On the other hand, these films might not be durable over time, could wear out, and may not provide optimal privacy in the long run...
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
You can’t really see much into the upper floor anyway, so I’d be relaxed about that.
In general, I would always choose a window with clear glass and use other means for privacy, such as a film or a pleated blind. These options are easier to change occasionally to suit shifting tastes. I personally prefer pleated blinds because you can easily adjust the amount of light and visibility depending on your current needs by simply sliding the blind up or down.
Having a window near the bathtub is great if you can look outside while bathing. Personally, I wouldn’t like looking at frosted glass all the time there.
That said, I’m fairly comfortable with someone outside possibly seeing my silhouette (which can happen with light-colored pleated blinds). Well, the curious onlooker will just have to deal with that, right?
But as I said, people looking up from below really can’t see much anyway. So…
In general, I would always choose a window with clear glass and use other means for privacy, such as a film or a pleated blind. These options are easier to change occasionally to suit shifting tastes. I personally prefer pleated blinds because you can easily adjust the amount of light and visibility depending on your current needs by simply sliding the blind up or down.
Having a window near the bathtub is great if you can look outside while bathing. Personally, I wouldn’t like looking at frosted glass all the time there.
That said, I’m fairly comfortable with someone outside possibly seeing my silhouette (which can happen with light-colored pleated blinds). Well, the curious onlooker will just have to deal with that, right?
But as I said, people looking up from below really can’t see much anyway. So…
By the way, I have had white pleated blinds in my current bathroom for 11 years. The bathroom has a window facing the street, directly opposite a beer garden (so it's quite public—I was surprised when I moved in that the landlord used regular glass for the bathroom window, which is quite “public” indeed).
When the lights are on inside, you can definitely see from outside whether someone is naked or not. In winter, we simply lower the blinds, while in summer there is usually no need for lights (and then the privacy they provide is completely sufficient). We live in a small village with very little traffic, so in the summer, when it gets dark, we accept the slight risk of having our silhouettes possibly visible.
I had the blinds custom-made by a good manufacturer and have even washed them once. They haven’t yellowed so far. When I’m in the bathtub, I can slide the blinds down a bit and still look out the top of the window. That’s something I always enjoy.
When the lights are on inside, you can definitely see from outside whether someone is naked or not. In winter, we simply lower the blinds, while in summer there is usually no need for lights (and then the privacy they provide is completely sufficient). We live in a small village with very little traffic, so in the summer, when it gets dark, we accept the slight risk of having our silhouettes possibly visible.
I had the blinds custom-made by a good manufacturer and have even washed them once. They haven’t yellowed so far. When I’m in the bathtub, I can slide the blinds down a bit and still look out the top of the window. That’s something I always enjoy.
In our guest bathroom on the ground floor, we installed Mastercarre glass directly in the window, but only because it’s on the ground floor and it’s the guest bathroom. In our main bathroom in the attic, we wanted to have a clear view from both windows, so we created privacy with white pleated blinds.
The nice thing, as Climbee already mentioned, is that with pleated blinds you have more flexibility, and you can also change them if, for example, you want a different color. Additionally, I can adjust the blinds to the desired height so that they only cover the most important areas, while still allowing a view out of the window.
We’ve been using this solution for three years now, and the pleated blinds still look like new (we also made sure at the time that the fabrics are suitable for humid rooms).
The nice thing, as Climbee already mentioned, is that with pleated blinds you have more flexibility, and you can also change them if, for example, you want a different color. Additionally, I can adjust the blinds to the desired height so that they only cover the most important areas, while still allowing a view out of the window.
We’ve been using this solution for three years now, and the pleated blinds still look like new (we also made sure at the time that the fabrics are suitable for humid rooms).
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Sonnengarten19 Apr 2017 14:16Great, thank you very much for your feedback! This confirms our decision to use regular glass and, if needed, to add pleated blinds for privacy. I don’t think the shadow of a person behind the privacy screen is a big issue, since there are no details visible. I also find the pleated blinds quite stylish, so this is a good solution!
Dindin schrieb:
We had the window in our guest bathroom on the ground floor fitted directly with Mastercarre glass,This is pretty much the "best-seller" for this situation. I personally have clear glass throughout the entire apartment, including the bathroom, and applied a patterned film to it. I didn’t extend the film all the way to the frame but left about half a hand’s width clear all around, so I don’t feel completely “boxed in” by my “view.”
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