Decorative window treatment while keeping the sun out

by Joan
(Washington)

Question
My bedroom windows are as follows: 2 windows facing north 1 window facing west.

Presently they're both covered with drapes...The drapes seem to fill the bedroom and make it look smaller.

I would like to eliminate drapes and cover the window panes only with something decorative while keeping the sun out and saving my privacy but at the same time be able to see activities going on outside.

With temperatures sometimes reaching well over 100 degrees, my worries are of materials that tend to fade.....Am thinking of taping pictures the size of windows over them but then I lose the advantage of seeing outside.

Can you help me but be in my money range?

Answer

The ideal window covering for you is the Silhouette window shades. These shades look like blinds but are much prettier. The vanes are made of fabric and there is a sheer facing between the vanes.

With the Silhouette shades you can close it completely for privacy or open the vanes and look out through the sheer facings which will still block the strong sun.

If you are looking for an economical solution then you should definitely look into window film.

There are various different films some which are daytime privacy like mirror and black window film; these films allow you to look out by day while providing daytime privacy.

Or for just privacy and decoration but very little view try decorative window film like stained glass window film and etched glass window film.

If you simply want to block the sun and reduce the heat you can take a look at heat control window film.

Please let us know what you decided to do.

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