vinyl window decals? Lots of interesting films.

I'm not trying to be funny or anything, but whose going to see anything in your home from the arch above the front door. I'd be more concerned about the actual glass front door.

@shirlpp - I do have a solution for the door: similar window coverings as the side lights. The challenge with the arch is that it has a direct view of the upstairs area. I know you can't see it in the picture but it's just the layout of the house

We've tried putting decals, but they always leave an airbubble due to the multiple areas where they need to be cut due to the edges.

Try a spray-on "frosted" window paint. No bubbles.

Alternatively, a custom arched rod on the top and a tension rod below for the top window would work with the same sheer curtains as the other parts of the door and windows.

You could also commission a fitted stained glass window to go in front of the top section. The artist makes the window, then installs it in front of the existing window.

You would need to be 10 feet tall to see into those windows.

@ShadyWillowFarm—I wouldn't be posting it if that were the case. :) The gaze from the outside is on the second level, which is completely open. At night time, you can see everything!

Hire a professional to put on your window film. Bubbles are just a sloppy job.

From a distance, it would be completely visible.

We used to have a sign company, and put vinyl on everything, without bubbles.

If you want to try that again, make a paper template of each window. Cut the vinyl to size with the template. Mix a solution of a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid in a quart sprayer with water. DO NOT USE WINDEX. Spray your window and put the vinyl in place(backing removed). This allows you wiggle it around and get it positioned correctly. Then start squeegeeing from the middle to the outside edge, overlapping the area you just did. This will push the water out and leave no bubbles.

I do like the idea of using something to 'frost' the glass, rather than using dust-catching curtains

There are houses around here with these fanlights or windows over the door and open staircases where you can see people walking across the upstairs landing, wrapped in their towel when you are out on the street.

I am sorry but how does privacy enter into this at all unless all the people around you are 10' tall > whacan possibly look into that window? You even have an overhang there is IMO no way to see into that window MY advice about the pricay issue is thta most is in your head and honestly people do not stand outside waiting to see you walk by in your towel ever even if they can .

@Patricia Coldwell Consulting - are you suggesting no one needs to put window covering on their second story bedrooms and baths anymore? We normal sized people can see in those from the street.

Have the glass replaced to be same as entry door, or similar that gives distorted view.

@Patricia Colwell Consulting—Our house sits on a street that leads to the park, and there's a constant flow of people passing by. The archway provides a direct view into the second-level den, where kids often spend time. Before jumping to conclusions, it's helpful to ask questions for clarity.

^^^^

"Before jumping to conclusions"

...or read the previous posts...?

"MY advice about the pricay issue is thta most is in your head and honestly people do not stand outside waiting to see you walk by in your towel ever even if they can."

Patricia, come back and apologize for being rude, not reading the previous posts and all the spelling mistakes... DO NOT start another post.

I like the ideas of making the glass like the front door either with a film or new glass. While you're at it why not do the sidepanels for a cohesive look!

LOL Paul.

Even if no one can see in, it's disconcerting for some people (myself included) to walk by a naked window at night knowing that someone MIGHT be able to look in. It's also not an attractive sight--the black hole in the room. Covered windows always look better at night--much more cozy.

Our vacation house is on a horse farm, and my husband always says, who's going to see you--the horses? Well maybe, or maybe not. ;)

I would shut the door to the den if it was such an issue. And make sure everyone had a bathrobe if the path to the bath crossed by that window. Most people who are driving are looking where they are going at night, and during the day it’s hard to see inside windows. But OP is living the life so we have to take her word for it that it’s a problem she wants to solve.

I hate uncovered windows at night too - makes me feel like I'm in a fishbowl.

And I like to walk for exercise in my neighborhood - I often can easily see into people's homes at night. Nobody's ever doing anything scandalous, tho - darn it 😄

Some people live in neighborhoods where people go outside and walk, although it may be hard to believe.

@ShadyWillowFarm Like I said, the upstairs area facing the skylight is open. There are no doors to the den. It’s just has a railing with evenly spaced banisters

Another solution might be a folding screen on the balcony...