Although my window doesn't have the same trim, a single inside mount shutter along this line is what I'm considering.

Yes, I think a plantation shutter would work well there. There is also film that you could apply to the glass to obscure the view if you want to do even less. I know the film comes in different patterns.

I find plantation shutters claustrophobic! I would do a top-down/bottom-up type shade which gives you the option of having it completely open, completely closed or half way.

Congratulations, good wishes for an smooth Closing.

I would not hesitate to put a Plantation shutter on that window.

ML

how exciting! congrats! I would also do a top down/bottom up shade of some type and leave the bottom half closed almost all of the time and the top half of the window open most of the time! :)

Shutters are great for privacy, but they also tend to block a lot of light. That would be my concern in a bathroom.

I have plantation shutters and top down bottom up cellular shades. My windows don't have molding, and the shutter company installed my choice of molding, so it was nice to upgrade those windows. With the shades, you'll still need to have some sort of window treatment as they look naked otherwise. I personally would prefer a pretty patterned shade in a bathroom. Or shutters.

I would want the louvers split top and bottom I think so the top louvers could be open for light and the bottom tilted for privacy. Also medium narrow louvers.

Thanks so much for your kind words and suggestions! Do plantation shutters really block out a lot of light? I'm considering using them elsewhere in the house but don't want to block too much light from my rooms. I've always loved the way they look, but function and suitability are equally key.

I've also considered a pretty Roman shade for this window. That would help soften the hard bath surfaces of granite and tile somewhat. (Maybe.) Is there anything I should know in regard to Roman shades? All I really know is that I do like their fresh, crisp look.

get a cordless white-slat blind, versus a shutter, per se. With a blind, you can manually close just the bottom half of the slats.

I haven't noticed any difference in the light. I have shutters on a large north-facing living room window, an east window, and a south window.

Thanks, may_flowers. I've read conflicting reports so appreciate your observation. How wide are your slats?

Kind of bouncing off this, but do you think I could bring in color from the mosaic tile used in the floor design and as an accent in the shower, either in a blind or towels/ accessories? The granite is River White. Our realtor suggested painting the walls in a light spa-green/blue, but I'd rather keep the walls neutral as they are.

Floor and shower tile is the same grayish color, just looks different in these pics.

I would do a pretty roman shade.

I want my old tired bathroom to look just like that...enjoy the nice neutral paint while it is new :) LOVE IT. - calm and serene. You will have many years ahead to change paint colors and the blue-green suggestion is good (Sea Salt comes to mind).

I really like the plantation blind in your inspiration picture but agree with Tib that a nice regular blind would work also. JCP has a nice reasonable priced one inch basswood blind, very clean lined, if you want something budget friendly to start with.

I bet you are giddy with excitement!

Here's the tub and glass block window. I have loved glass block for as long as I can remember, so was thrilled to find it in two rooms in this house. This room feels quite spare to me - a bit of a blank slate. I like that! Sorry the photo is so dark. Darn phone camera.

And yes, I'm giddier than giddy. Really tired though. Our build job fell through (builder did no work for four months, despite repeated promises), and we happened upon this new house - all culminating in the same week.

I think I'm starting to ramble. Thanks for all of the excellent suggestions. I've got some homework to do!

For those suggesting a roman shade, do you keep it up? I know that even if I am just using a mirror in a bathroom I would like more privacy. Messing with a roman shade would drive me crazy, especially if I was a guest.

ML

I don't think I"d do fabric in a bathroom.

Thanks! I'm still leaning towards that shutter (and I so wish my phone autocorrect would stop trying to spell that word with an 'i' instead of a 'u'!). Not sure what size slat would be best. I will be working with a decorator at least on some of the WTs in this house since she's retained the deposit that was intended for our build job. I'm sure she can also give direction but wanted your opinions too of course.

In my opinion, shutters in a bathroom - or kitchen - are a big mistake, no matter how much you like them. They are dust magnets, and steam from showers and cooking makes matters much worse. You will have sticky dust that is awful to clean off. Plus, in a master bathroom, you will probably be spraying your hair, etc., adding more gunk to collect on the slats.

My experience is limited to my own bath and my son's. A few years ago my dtr-in-law asked for suggestions, I advised against the slats, she said it would be ok and installed beautiful shutters in the kitchen and bathrooms. Now I am the wisest mother-in-law in the land and she is asking my opinion on replacement treatments. Good luck, Aunt Jen.

*Sheesh

I think a single shutter would look great and allow you to control light, privacy, and view. Perfect intersection of form and function!

Auntjen, my slats are 3 1/2". I think a good exhaust fan in the bathroom could help if you're concerned about sticky dust. But for a window that size, you could just dust it as part of the weekly cleaning. I only dust mine a few times a year.

Good point about cleaning! There is a good exhaust fan in place for shower steam. I do spray my hair though, and I know that junk tends to land on everything. Definitely something to keep in mind.

In our old bathroom we had split shutters (like Pal described) in our master bathroom. One window was in the room with the toilet and the other was at the end of the bathroom. We usually kept the upper shutters open and the bottom set closed and adjusted the louvers as needed. I don't remember how wide the slats were, but they certainly weren't plantation. We did dust them once a month or so but we didn't have any problems with sticky dust.

I have plantation shutters on the large bay window in my family room and I don't find that they block the light. Then again it's an oversize bay - 8' wide by 5' high.

Recently installed plantation shutters in my living room! Love the look after years of verticals!! They do not block the light & are easy to dust. Love the picture you posted of the small window with the shutter. Get what you like & good luck with your decision!!

Happy for you that a fail turned to success! The bath is very pretty and I have no preferences for covering the small window. However...you may find you want to cover the glass block window, too, if it faces anything other than north! They really heat up the room and any colored fabrics in the vicinity may fade. Plus, people outside may be able to see pretty distinct silhouettes when the inside lights are on. You will do a marvelous job decorating! Enjoy!

My personal choice would be the roman shade. Roman shades are no big deal to raise and lower. We have them in our sunroom.

Again, I would suggest having molding/trim around the windows. Looks much more finished. Also, you have mentioned plantation shutters on other windows - I would carry out the same treatments throughout much of the house (of course a bathroom window like this is different), or at least from the street side.

I would imagine in your area, the plantation shutters would be a plus with the heat/sun.

If you love glass block, why not replace the window with glass block?

DOn't replace the window with glass block! The quality of natural light is different and not good in a bathroom. We'll be rid of our bathroom glass block in about 10 days - yeah - can't wait!

For the reasons sheesh mentioned, I would only do cloth that can be tossed in the washing machine. Something on the line of a cafe curtain. I despise house cleaning and opt for ease in the ability to clean.

I think plantation shutters can block a lot of light. It depends on the installation, the width of the frame and the thickness of the slats. If you use an inside mount with a wide frame you will cover a good portion of the window. I do love them though.

After reading all the responses it seems people are split between recommending shutters and roman blinds (cloth coverings in general). I have plantation blinds throughout my home and they give a very clean look that I like. I have not noticed that they block light. I also have not noticed my bathroom blinds collecting more gunk. It also could be that we do clean them regularly. Just a weekly wipe down keeps it all at bay. Having said that, your bathroom looks so serene and lovely. I can only imagine how beautiful the rest of your house is and I am anxious to see more of it as you decorate it (hint, hint)!! Enjoy your decorating!!

I think I'm odd person out here but I have white wide blade shutters in two bathrooms, simple frames and I love it. I don't think they block out too much light as I leave them slanted just enough. To me they're endless and I've never tired of them. The light is on in this picture but it's rarely on.

petlovermarcie - I REALLY love that way that looks! I think you may have just sold me completely on going the shutter route. Thanks so much for the photo.

decormyhomepls - Thanks for your kind words! I have a few pics of the house in my Ideabook, and I'm sure I'll be sharing more as things progress and we get moved in. :-)

Keep in mind that the plantation shutter that you order will probably come with the moulding for your window. We have Norman shutters, never once regretted the decision to install them.

ML

I'd much rather clean a shutter than a fabric Roman shade. If a shutter is going to collect dust, so will the folds in a Roman shade. But with a Roman shade, you could also end up with a mold issue on the fabric.

Regardless, the bathroom is nice!

I have cellular, shutters, and Roman shades, I would rather have shutters to clean. But each has it's pros and cons. For example, the pull string on my custom made Roman shade broke and I don't have a clue how to get it fixed, the local drapery company who made it is closed.

Topdown, bottom up makes sense to me in situations where you sometimes want to see out, or see out of part of the window. The view is awkward for the entire window, so Id go with shutters, allowing light control when needed and shielding the view 100% of the time.

Congrats!