Bathroom Window Treatment Ideas

Bathroom is usually very humid and moist, therefore it needs window treatments that are able to withstand this type of environment. Whether you are looking for blinds for extra privacy or lovely curtains to add some colors to a plain bathroom, it’s important to take moisture and sun exposure into consideration. Keep on reading to learn more about various bathroom window treatments that will work great for your home. 

Faux wood blinds have qualities that make them a good choice for your bathroom windows. These treatments are made from a composite of plastics, but some faux wood blinds might also include compressed wood chips. They are resistant to yellowing and warping from exposure to moisture and sun and that’s their biggest advantage. By pulling the blinds tightly shut, they ensure your privacy. On the other hand, you can open the slats for a little extra light. The downside of faux window blinds is their weight and if your bathroom window is over-sized, you should probably look for different treatments. In that case, you should definitely go for aluminum horizontal blinds.

Vinyl shades come in wide variety of patterns and colors offering versatility in design choices to suit any interior design scheme. Being durable and tolerant to humidity, they make a great option as window treatments. Nevertheless, high levels of humidity combined with the exposure to the sun (especially if the windows face west or east) eventually cause the sides of vinyl shades to curl. Our piece of advice is to look for window shades that doesn’t show wear or dirt so easily, while being in a fade-resistant color at the same time.

Many fabrics are quite unsuitable for the moist and humid bathroom environment, but still you can find suitable curtains that will work great as bathroom window treatment. For example, you can go to outdoor fabrics designed to withstand damp conditions and intensive exposure to sunlight, such as those used for outdoor furniture. When hung in a bathroom, simple panels made from outdoor fabrics look really lovely and can make effective treatments.