Hello 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!
We are currently facing the same decision and are still unsure. Pleated blinds are not a bad solution, but I can’t fully get on board with them. Also, we have cats, and I suspect the blinds would be scratched within a few months.
At the moment, we are considering partially frosting the windows. For example, frosting the lower half and leaving the upper half clear glass, or frosting one-third and leaving two-thirds clear. This way, you would at least have privacy where it matters most while still being able to look outside. Fully frosting the windows is not an option for us, as it would feel like being in a room without windows. We would rather have clear glass with pleated blinds instead.
At the moment, we are considering partially frosting the windows. For example, frosting the lower half and leaving the upper half clear glass, or frosting one-third and leaving two-thirds clear. This way, you would at least have privacy where it matters most while still being able to look outside. Fully frosting the windows is not an option for us, as it would feel like being in a room without windows. We would rather have clear glass with pleated blinds instead.
We also have two cats, and they have never scratched the pleated blinds, curtains, or furniture. However, this really depends on your cats—do they scratch furniture or similar items so far? If they don’t and are provided with enough alternatives like a scratching post, toys, etc., I don’t think you need to worry about this.
They don’t scratch the furniture, but sometimes they do scratch the curtains, and one cat also scratches the windows (when it wants to get in or out). We have a scratching post, lots of toys, another cat (so there are two cats in total), part-time outdoor access, and plenty of attention from us humans (we’re basically cat enthusiasts ), yet the cats still manage to scratch the curtains . I’m reconsidering the idea of using pleated blinds. The cats are supposed to stay out of the bathroom anyway, which is the current plan, but the question is whether we can actually maintain that long term... probably not .
We have 5 cats and pleated blinds...
They don’t move, so they are uninteresting to the cats, and the cats don’t try to get in or out through the bathroom window (they already scratch at the windows/doors they actually want to use to get in or out).
Unless you have really destructive cats that scratch everything to pieces, I wouldn’t worry about it.
They don’t move, so they are uninteresting to the cats, and the cats don’t try to get in or out through the bathroom window (they already scratch at the windows/doors they actually want to use to get in or out).
Unless you have really destructive cats that scratch everything to pieces, I wouldn’t worry about it.
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