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Astitchintime Mon 29-Jun-26 09:38:14

Our bathroom window is on the side of the bungalow and is overlooked by our NDN. I don’t want a blind or curtains but have been thinking about the screening that is attached to the glass for modesty purposes - had a very unnerving incident last week when the NDN was clearly standing at the fence on his side looking directly at our bathroom window.

I want something to just make it a little more private when washing, showering etc. any ideas welcome GNetters. Thank you 😊

Nandalot Mon 29-Jun-26 10:04:09

Our dog used to bark every time someone walked down the road. I put some privacy screen half way up that I bought from Amazon. Very easy to do and I am pleased with it. The light diffuses through. In the heat, I was able to sit here rather scantily dressed with no worries.

Squiffy Mon 29-Jun-26 10:17:30

Be aware that some screening can be seen through if you put your indoor light on!

blue14 Mon 29-Jun-26 10:24:58

As Squiffy says be very careful about privacy screening.

What about frosted glass in the window.
Possibly expensive but a permanent solution.

Astitchintime Mon 29-Jun-26 12:39:39

blue14

As Squiffy says be very careful about privacy screening.

What about frosted glass in the window.
Possibly expensive but a permanent solution.

There is already frosted glass fitted but from the outside it is still possible to see images on the inside. I guess my only option is a blind really……..just want to stop the bloke next door from watching me have a wash.

blue14 Mon 29-Jun-26 13:03:36

I understand your dilemma!

I would hate to think I'm being spied upon when in the bathroom.
Even though you didn't want a blind I'd rather have that than be anxious every time I walked into the bathroom!

Sarnia Mon 29-Jun-26 14:01:58

Have a look at Nutmeg. They have such a variety of window stickers. I have bought from them twice and the quality is excellent. You would have to make sure about privacy though.

Pittcity Mon 29-Jun-26 14:08:51

We used to have window film. You can't see in during the day but it doesn't work at night if there's a light on inside. Another draw back is that ours acted like a mirror from the outside during the day so we suffered from birds flying into it. It is also a faff to put up, a bit like putting a screen protector on a phone.
We had new windows fitted and now have blinds.

JenniferEccles Wed 01-Jul-26 10:25:02

Would you consider having the glass changed to a more heavily frosted pattern which would increase your privacy?

I’m not talking about having the whole bathroom window changed, just the glass which shouldn’t be too expensive and would be a permanent solution.

Shel1951 Wed 01-Jul-26 10:29:13

Blinds come in various styles and colours ,that would be my choice reading other posters experience with screens

MT62 Wed 01-Jul-26 16:04:50

I would swap out the glass for sandblasted glass if your frame is sound.
We have it & I have never needed a blind.
Film quite expensive, not easy to fit, also it can curl up on the corners in a damp environment.

Dylis Wed 01-Jul-26 16:20:03

We have a large bathroom window and the bottom frame is frosted. We are not overlooked at the back but Im aware that our naked (if blurred) images are visible. I have solved this with an opaque cafe style net curtain on the bottom pane. Works a treat, still light and airy but private.

25Avalon Wed 01-Jul-26 16:23:07

If you do decide on a blind I suggest a slatted one that you adjust so you can see out of but they can’t see in.