window film and privacy

Window Shades

Of course, it’s obvious that you need some kind of barrier between you and the outside world. But how do you create it? Window shades allow you to have as little or as much privacy as you want. You can pick the texture, color, length, and thickness of the shades. There are some that provide insulation from cold and heat as well. Some people like Jonathan Adler say that you can layer different types of window treatments–and we agree. Because why choose? Here’s an article with some quotes from Jonathan Adler: Window Treatments: Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

Curtains and Your Privacy

Curtains are another obvious choice. There are so many options with curtains. You can get tiebacks, long curtains, cafe curtains, and more. There are blackout curtains for those who need to sleep during the day (also good for vampires). So long as people outside can’t look inside, you’re golden. If you’re paralyzed by all the choices out there, check out Real Simple’s Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments.

Keep the View and Gain Privacy, too!

If you really want to keep the view, you might want window film! You knew we were going to say that, didn’t you? You may want to layer window film with thick shades to really insulate your windows. That way, you have some measure of control over when and how much sunlight gets inside. And you might not realize that window film also comes with fabulous designs, such as stripes, dots, and bamboo!

Is Privacy Actually a Big Concern for You?

No Privacy in the City

In big cities with crowded spaces, you might be sharing space with your neighbors without wanting to! And although you’d hate to move, you sometimes consider it since that next-door neighbor always seems to be looking into your kitchen. Here are a few tips to increase your privacy.

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Window Film

Of course we love window film because you can preserve your view and your skin, while also gaining privacy! In fact, there are so many reasons to love window film that we could write about it all day. For instance, here’s a post that you might have missed: Why the hell do I need window film in San Francisco. It addresses some of the issues of city dwellers.

Privacy Hedge

If you’re outside on your deck, a privacy hedge might be just the ticket to keeping those prying eyes away from your deck. Here’s How to Plant a Privacy Hedge. You could also use potted plants, positioned appropriately, as a green hedge. Evergreen plants would probably work the best.

Screens

Screens are wonderful because you can move them around. When you don’t want them, fold them up and slide them under the bed or put them in the closet. They’re simple and inexpensive, too. And, when you have guests over, you can create a room of sorts using folding screens.

Happiness

Do you believe that more privacy leads to greater happiness? If you’re an introvert, you probably do! By the way, here’s an article about how window film makes you happier!

Curtains

Curtains can help you avoid prying eyes, especially black-out curtains. And if you sleep during the day, or even nap during the day, curtains can help with privacy as well as noise reduction. Of course, you could use curtains as well as window film to double your privacy!

Fences

Outdoors, fences have a smaller footprint than other types of privacy screens. They can be built quickly and painted to match your decor. Here’s a great article from This Old House: 10 Ways to Add Privacy to Your Yard.

Dual Purpose: Privacy and Heat Reduction

These days, anything that goes into our homes needs to have at least one purpose, and hopefully two. So what about having something that will not only give you privacy, but also will help protect your skin as well as lower your power bill? To us, that’s a win-win-win! (If you guess that win-win-win is window film, then you’re right!)

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