Window privacy

Russinating · 9 Dec 2014 at 12:54

I'm looking to add something for privacy on our street-facing ground and first floor windows that measure 90x100cm (ignoring the top opening). I've looked at frosted window film - www.purlfrost.com - but unsure if it'll look rubbish or like an office. You can also get this patterned but the ones with big holes kind of defeat the purpose for the ground floor window which sits on the street with no front garden. But perhaps this and a venetian blind would work?

Anyone got any ideas or examples of what they've done?

Russinating · 9 Dec 2014 at 13:39

That's what we've got at the moment and it looks awful

Russinating · 9 Dec 2014 at 14:29

That would be fine but our window is on the street (unlike there where it's set back and there's also bushes in between). I'm more concerned about security during the day - we currently have to close the curtains during the day and every time we pop out because there's a big TV, amp, laptop, games console etc all next to it.

And even when we're in we wouldn't want people looking in anyway hence happy for a 'permanent' solution.

Russinating · 9 Dec 2014 at 18:34

maccapacca said:
Mirrored?

What's wrong with curtains?

Curtains are pitch black. And mirrored makes it look like a drug den.

WillyNelson said:
Venetian blinds work well as you can angle them to let in light but block casual glances from passers by. If you're going to go for frosted I'd suggest getting them professionally done (either film or etched) but leave some sort of clear border or detail to add interest.

Any reason? I've applied some film at work and vinyls on cars and never had any problems.

Russinating · 9 Dec 2014 at 20:17

Interesting. How much were yours? Initial investigation is a little pricey.

Edit: Actually just seen this - http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-bottom-up-blind-white/p1331570 - which is only £40 for the size we'd need. Hmmm!