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What is the best window treatments for a master bath? UPDATE

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I added pictures.

I just finished remodeling our master bath. I am now looking for a window treatment for the very large window in it. We just live the view but need some privacy. Looking for ideas for a window treatment that will give use privacy when but also allow light into the bathroom.

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decoenthusiaste
last year
Without photos we can't say much. Can you post some?
CeeWhy
last year
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I got a light-filtering top-down bottom-up cellular shade for the large window in my master bath. Like you, I like my view and need light but also need privacy at times. I was worried about someone being able to see through the shade (especially at night with the bathroom light on), but you have to put your hand right on the shade to actually be able to see it from outside. I got my shades from here:

https://www.selectblinds.com/cellular-shades/cordless-top-down-bottom-up-light-filtering-shades.html
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The lighting is beautiful coming through the windows. Also, you have the wood trim around the frames that is also nice. If you did a shutter, it would cover up the beautiful features of the windows and block out a lot of light. I would do a cafe curtain about 2/3 of the way up to allow for privacy, yet still opening up the window and the space with light and bringing softness to the room. You would be able to open and close the curtains also during different times of the day to allow light and a view out the window. A metal rod with rings would work in whatever color your fixtures are. The room is a bit sterile with all the tile and light colors. A nice linen with white background and a small print detail (in gray or blue) fabric would bring some softness to the room.
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JAN MOYER
last year
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How big? WHERE? Over a tub? Somewhere else? What does the bath look like? What's the style, feel, what are the colors?

Honestly.......we don't HAVE this much imagination, nor a handy crystal ball.

Post pictures in a comment box, below, in the same thread

PS.... FOR all who may happen here, thinking of YOUR dilemma? Same advice. We have not got crystal balls. The more visual information you post? The better the help shall BE.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
More info please.
la_la Girl
last year
I agree with @CeeWhy that a bottom up window treatment can work well in a bathroom - depending on the window, plantation shutters can be a good option as well
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JAN MOYER
last year
I'd get a top down bottom up shade. You have privacy but for deer, thus it seems mostly a bottom half issue- rather unfortunately marred by... hot tub? Wah. I'd cover it up.

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