I have a 5 in x 74 in side lite on my front door.

Libby Ivins
by Libby Ivins
Have been unable to find blinds or shutters to fit and even the smallest tension rods are too wide. Have covered them with decor vinyl but that makes the hallway too dark. HELP!

  12 answers
  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 22, 2017

    You can get privacy film and cut it to the size.Home Depot and Lowes carry it

  • Kat Kat on Sep 22, 2017

    how about a light colored stain glass vinyl sheet? or if crafty, get some Gallery Glass paint at craft store, a stencil and just put the stained glass color on it? it comes off easily when you want it to. did that to mine, it was pretty and left the light in too. also did bathroom window.

  • Dan23325628 Dan23325628 on Sep 22, 2017

    We had that problem too. Lowe's or Home Depot can have a special venetian blind made up.

  • Kate Kate on Sep 22, 2017

    You could screw little curtain rod brackets into the wall and use a wooden dowel as the tension rod if you are hanging curtains. If you are trying to avoid holes in the wall, Command hooks may work.

  • Amanda Amanda on Sep 22, 2017

    Hi Libby. We have a Home Depot and Lowes in my area. They both have faux wood blinds that you can purchase. Then they will cut them to size right in the store. It is so convenient, and not a bad price. Maybe check your local home improvement stores and see if they have the same. You just need to bring in the measurements.

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Sep 22, 2017

    If you are not set on a window covering, and you want privacy, try that film that goes over glass to give it a smoked look. Only problem is you can't see out, but if you don't care about that its much easier than fighting to find something you like to fit. If you like that idea there are lots of tutorials on how to DIY, like lace and decoupage



    • Libby Ivins Libby Ivins on Sep 22, 2017

      Have had 2 different types of window film. Both block all view and sunlight.

  • Lor24490907 Lor24490907 on Sep 22, 2017

    Have you considered decorative window film? It would allow you privacy, but still allow light to come through. Many styles to choose from. https://windowfilmworld.com/collections/decorative-window-film

  • Have custom made. Get estimates from window treatment shops or local cabinetmakers in your area.

  • Darlene Ernst Darlene Ernst on Sep 22, 2017

    I agree with Lorenzanas.......I just added some of the lacy looking film to the bottom pane of my bedroom window for privacy. It looks great and is very easy to apply.

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Sep 22, 2017

    This is what I am talking about with the lace. If you decoupage it the light will still show through, and you wouldn't be able to see clearly, but it would afford some privacy and let you know when someone was outside your door


  • Dalila Oliva Dalila Oliva on Sep 23, 2017

    A small hook on either side of the window, a thin dowel the with of the window and a sheer light curtain the same will work on the bottom if you want the bottom stationary