Window Privacy: Ways to Cover Up the Windows

Windows play a key role in providing natural ventilation and some much-needed daylight for your dark and dreary rooms. On the flip side, they also expose your home to prying eyes, which is something you don’t want happening – especially for your more private rooms.

In this post, Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island shares simple ways to add some much-needed privacy to your windows.

Window Films

These are opaque and translucent vinyl films that cling to the interior glass surfaces of the windows. They come in a wide variety of opacities, patterns and colors. Some even mimic the look of stained glass for a fraction of the cost.

Window films are very versatile as you can find different shapes and sizes that can even fit speciality windows. That said, they are not necessarily a permanent solution as they can get torn off or eventually fall from the windows as the adhesive loosens and fades.

Drapes

Installing window drapes is a great way to add some much-needed privacy and elegance to a room. They come in a wide range of fabrics, but are usually what you call heavy or thick fabrics. These are best installed in larger rooms as they add visual weight that can cause smaller rooms to feel cramped and claustrophobic. Blinds are a good alternative if you don’t want these heavier fabrics taking up the visual space of your room.

Grille Patterns

As their name implies, these are manufactured patterns on the window or glass. There are a number of grille patterns to choose from and some are more appropriate for certain architectural styles. While they don’t completely cover the window, they do interrupt visible transmittance, which helps improve how private the windows are.

Both the colonial and diamond grille patterns are popular because they obstruct what people from the outside can see in the house.

As your window replacement experts, Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island will help you pick the most appropriate window cover for your home. Call us today at (866) 609-5033 to learn more about our services. We install high-quality windows in Huntington.