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Frosted glass window or Plain glass window in bathroom?

14 years ago

Could I get opinions on putting in a frosted glass window versus a plain glass in the bathroom? I realize the frosted would give more privacy but do you miss seeing out the window? If using the plain window, what type of window coverings are good for bathrooms?

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sjblick

14 years ago

We kind of did both. The window is on the 2nd floor so we frosted the bottom half for privacy and left the top half clear so we could see out.

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pamelas_kitchen
14 years ago
I also kind of did both. Left the top clear and put a panel of fused glass in the bottom.
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homey_bird
14 years ago
I imagine this is a totally personal issue that also depends on the location of the window. My window is in the shower and it's a horizontal slider. I got it frosted, though it is sufficiently high up. However a number of times I leave it open (only half opens anyway) -- so I can enjoy the green bushes and jasmines outside.

The idea of half-clear-half-frosted is also fantastic for vertical sliders.
newby_2009
Original Author
14 years ago
oooh I like that picture...looks great! Thanks for the ideas!
raehelen
14 years ago
We put frosted in the basement BR, not really losing a view, cuz it would just be the back of landscaping anyways. But, in the two upstairs BR, we replaced the old frosted glass with clear, and I love the increased light along with the view of the yard. We have a very private back yard, and windows being up higher, I don't think anyone could see much. I am not planning on installing any window coverings.
youngdeb
14 years ago
We installed plain glass and then applied window film where we wanted to obscure. We can always take the film off & leave them open, or put more/less obscure film up. The film is pretty cheap - especially compared to new windows! Below is actually our old 50's window with some of the panes obscured with film.

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