We sometimes ignore bathroom windows since we often spotted them as functional areas of the room instead of design elements, like wall tiles or floors. When you are selecting treatments for this forgotten component of the bathroom, several factors will influence your decision, including function, humidity resistance, lighting, privacy, durability and care.
Factors
Most homeowners choose to allow natural light to go into the bathroom but also want to be certain nobody can see in, so window therapies that open and close easily are a must. Bathrooms are often the most humid rooms within your home because of this continuous moisture from tubs and showers, so window treatments must be simple to clean and able to withstand high humidity without warping or staining. Location of this window also plays an integral role in the sort of window treatment that is perfect for your bathroom. For example, if the window is adjacent to the bathtub or shower, moisture-resistant blinds are a good idea, but if the window is far away from a water source, you can use a fabric or timber treatment without as much worry about mildew or warping.
Blinds
Blinds come in a variety of materials, including vinyl, fabric, wood and aluminum. Venetian blinds provide privacy when closed but can be opened to allow light in. Wood, aluminum, and vinyl or PVC Venetian blinds are simple to clean, but when they are used alone they can make the room feel cold and austere. Roman blinds offer the soft texture of fabric using the convenience and flexibility of Venetian blinds: They appear flat when you want to allow some light to the bathroom but can be left down for privacy. Fabric blinds soften the space but require regular cleaning because moisture and dust trapped in the fabric can lead to mildew. While timber is easy to clean, it might fade, fade or crack at a high-humidity environment. Faux wood blinds made from PVC look and feel like wood but don’t warp or fade.
Curtains
Curtains might appear to be a poor idea in a bathroom because humidity can lead to mildew, but with the right fabrics, you can have the soft texture of drapes without a lot of cleaning and maintenance. Fabrics such as voile, lace and muslin are mild enough that they dry quickly, hold their shape in high humidity and are easy to take down and wash. Cafe curtains, that cover the base of the window for privacy but leave the top open to allow in light, are an appealing compromise for homeowners that don’t locate blinds appealing but want a low-maintenance bathroom window treatment which doesn’t fully block the window. Heavy or decorated fabrics are seldom ideal in a bathroom because heavy fabrics tend to hold moisture and dust, which can lead to mould and mildew.
Shutters
Shutters are hinged panels that are easy to operate and maintain, and they provide a warm yet tidy look to your bathroom. They usually have pliers which can be tilted up or down to allow light in while keeping privacy, but natural wood shutters might warp as a result of high humidity at a bathroom. You can still have the look of wood without the warping by choosing synthetic wood shutters, that are made from vinyl or composite wood materials which do not typically warp or crack in moist environments.