Privacy, Please! 9 Bathroom Window Treatments We Love

Faux wood blinds work in a variety of spaces and complement nearly every paint color. Plus, they look like wood but are a more affordable price. A DIY-friendly project, install is easy and can be done with a few simple tools. Choose from several standard widths and lengths to fit your unique window size and shape. Faux wood blinds are ideal for the bathroom, they work well in high-humidity conditions and reduce the light in the room, offering complete privacy. Maintenance is also easy, simply dust or wipe with a slightly damp cloth.

Bamboo shades bring a natural look to your bathroom thanks to its subtle differences in color and texture. A lightweight, sustainable material, bamboo shades can be mounted inside or outside the window frame, while the cordless design is kid-friendly and easy to lift. Some versions even feature a back liner for extra privacy and light blocking. For added convenience, trim them in store to your window’s exact width using machines at your local Lowe’s.

Breathe some life into a neutral bathroom with a patterned curtain. Floral curtains add a natural touch while allowing the most light into your space. When choosing floor-length curtain panels, it’s important to consider placement and opacity. You want to keep floor length curtains away from germy areas like the toilet and make sure they offer enough privacy. If your bathroom is on the ground floor or your home is close to the neighbors or the street, you’ll need an opaque curtain. Sheer curtains can add color and pattern to bathrooms where privacy isn’t a concern.

More common in kitchens, café curtains are a refreshing choice for the bathroom. Available in different colors and patterns, they let light into the room while also offering privacy since they only cover the bottom half of the window. They’re an excellent style choice for anyone looking for a touch of vintage charm. You can go many different routes for the curtain rod, but we recommend a wrap-around curtain rod for a more modern look. Decide on its finish based on the other hardware in your bathroom.

If you’re looking to refresh your bathroom but are working with a small budget, consider a simple-to-install privacy film or window tint in lieu of more expensive blinds and curtains. Privacy film can appear clouded or can even come in a geometric pattern. Some versions adhere to the window via static cling, which means there’s no sticky residue to deal with if you decide to remove the film or upgrade your window treatment later. Privacy film is also an excellent option for smaller powder rooms where a bulkier choice, like wood blinds or a fabric shade, might overwhelm the room’s tiny footprint.

Cordless cellular shades lend a modern look if you choose them as your bathroom window treatment. Their unique honeycomb shape acts an insulator, trapping either hot or cold air to help keep the temperature in your home consistent. Their cordless design also makes them a safer option in a home with curious kids and pets. Depending on the color you choose, they still allow a decent amount of natural light to seep through but offer the privacy you’d need.

If you’re looking for an affordable and DIY-friendly way to add privacy to a bathroom, roller shades might be an option for you. Their quality and style have come a long way from the versions made during the eighties and nineties. Like some bamboo shades, these can also be easily cut to size to fit your window. Since they’re not made of wood or paper, they’re also easy to keep clean and do well in a moisture-rich bathroom environment.

Think of roman shades like a combination of curtains and blinds. You get the functionality and privacy of blinds that can be easily raised and lowered, with aesthetics similar to curtains. Since they’re made of fabric, it's important to remember that to prevent mold or mildew, the bathroom would need to have proper ventilation. Using roman shades in a half bath or small powder room removes the moisture issue. It also needs to be said that cleaning a fabric roman shade is difficult, so they’re better placed in a lower traffic setting as opposed to a bustling kid’s bathroom.

While this isn’t a click and buy option, it’s an important style choice to consider. Sometimes based on your privacy or light blocking needs, a curtain isn’t enough. That’s when you pair your choice of shutters or blinds with curtains. From a style perspective, you want the two options to mesh well together. So a more traditional blind option might look strange with a modern curtain and vice versa. Be sure to look at the two options together before committing and look for unifying elements to make them feel cohesive, so things like color or style.