Window Treatments

Window Treatment Ideas for Bathroom Windows

These days, more and more attention is being paid to the previously humble bathroom. Luxurious bathrooms are a trend—incorporating spa-inspired amenities and luxurious window treatments materials in your bathroom is becoming de rigueur. Bathrooms are turning into the new refuge, and some busy professionals feel it's one of their only chances to get some alone time during the day. Built-in TV's and radios, saunas, coffee makers and Jacuzzis are all being incorporated into bathrooms. Your bathroom window treatments should complement the look of your bathroom decor while also meeting the unique conditions that need to be addressed in a private space.

Consider the environment; bathrooms are humid. Even if you want a bathroom window treatment fit for a queen and your heart is set on drapes or roman shades, explore synthetic options that won't mildew. Ditto for hardwoods window treatments that can warp—go faux wood window treatments, and save a few dollars while you're at it (i.e. faux wood blinds, faux wood shutters). Ventilation is important in a bathroom, so make sure your window treatments doesn't interfere with the operation of the window.

Privacy, privacy, privacy. If your bathroom windows face the street or a nearby neighbor, consider light controlling window treatments (cloth, aluminum, vinyl, natural wovens), operative shutters or lined panels. For windows on second or third floors, consider top down/bottom up window treatments upgrades that offer both natural light and privacy.

Be style and theme appropriate. For a more crisp, clean look popular in many spa-like home bathrooms, keep things simple and sleek with a simple window treatments such as horizontal blind, shade or drapery panel covering the window. For a more elaborate, layered look appropriate for traditional, French, Mediterranean, and Country inspired décor, pair attractive top treatments, side panels or swags in colors that complement other accents in the room over your window treatments.