Your bathroom is your personal oasis; your spa that’s built for relaxation, concerts, and, most importantly, privacy. If you have a window in your bathroom — one that isn’t a privacy window or frosted — then we really want to emphasize that last point. That means your dining room window curtains aren’t going to cut it for your bathroom. Unfortunately, bathrooms come with unique challenges and needs for window coverings. Don’t fret, we at Budget Blinds of North Glendale have you covered – here are the best bathroom window treatments available!

What Do Bathroom Window Treatments Need?

Bathrooms have specific concerns that most other rooms in your home don’t have. To sum it up quickly: they are hot and humid. All of this water makes it very difficult to find the proper bathroom window treatments. They need to be water resistant, mold-proof, and easy to clean.

That’s not the only thing to consider! Where are the windows located? Are they right above the tub or shower? Is the bathroom on the first floor where windows are easier to see into?

Covering Criteria to Consider

Durability
Privacy
Light Control
Style

With these criteria in mind, you want to find a window solution that provides privacy but is still stylish, a covering that is durable, able to stand up to the excess moisture, and provides the right amount of light control. Here are a few options to consider.

Roman Shades

Roman shades are a classic look and can be made of moisture-resistant material. The big plus for Roman shades is that their fabric can soften the otherwise hard look of a bathroom full of porcelain, ceramic, and metals.

The downside of Roman shades is that they usually need a blackout liner to be 100% private. When closed, they allow a warm glow of sunlight through, but that also means any outside passersby may see your silhouette if the light is just right. This could present a problem for privacy!

Something else to keep in mind is cleaning. Roman shades are easy to clean, but they do require a vacuum for a deep clean. If it’s hard to get your vacuum into your bathroom, then you may want to consider something sturdier, like faux wood blinds or shutters.

Woven Wood Shades

If you love the look of shades and want to bring in the natural rish warmth of wood, then look no further than woven wood shades. Woven wood shades are made from natural fibers and materials like grass, bamboo, reeds. These shades can be left down, allowing a nice level of ambient light through. Their natural, rustic textures pair well with many traditional bathroom styles. While most wood blinds can be damaged and warp in the high heat and humidity, woven bamboo, grass, or reeds, are more resistant.

Make sure your woven wood is properly treated to prevent mold, though, before you choose them for your bathroom. Natural materials often create the perfect environment for mold and mildew if they’re not properly cleaned and treated!

Faux Wood Blinds and Shutters

A perfect pairing of warmth and durability, faux wood blinds and shutters make for a great option for bathroom window coverings. Why? Well, faux wood is made from PVC, which is highly water resistant and won’t warp in humidity. They’re also super easy to clean and often just need to be wiped down to prevent water spots.

Even more, they won’t fade in the sun!

Often bathrooms will have smaller, unique shaped windows which can make finding blinds that work difficult, shutters however can be made to cover any shape from hexagons to arches, even a triangle can be addressed with a custom set of shutters.

So, How Do You Choose the Perfect Bathroom Window Treatments?

All of these kinds of window treatments can make for great options in your bathroom. To find the perfect one for you consider the criteria mentioned before. What your individual needs for privacy, how is the window shaped, what kind of heat and humidity does your bathroom get (maybe your ventilation is great!) Once you have these answers, reach out to us!

Budget Blinds of North Glendale is owned and operated by experts and we can help you narrow down your choices, decide on the best window solution for you, and even better we install it while we’re at it! Budget Blinds has the bathroom window solution for you!