Need Privacy in My House_Cover Window- Please Advise

I hear you! What do you think of installing a small curtain? It could be a regular curtain even thought the window is curved.

Home Improvements stores sell privacy stick on paper available in an assortment of patterns.

The window above your door is called a transom window. I have several in my home that are a half circle. I went to Home Depot. I must admit, they can be pretty pricey.

Home Depot has privacy film that is easy to install

Use a decorative fan you can find them inexpenive at import shops. If you want transparency, replace the fabric with a clearer one.

The temporary shades at Lowes and Home Depot are great! They come in a thin linen type and a heavier type of paper. You pinch the ends together with clear tape and turn it into a fan. The cost is about $20 or $15 at Walmart on line. I suggest the thinner one for your issue because it will let more light in.

Linda Lu New Baltimore, MI

I have 2 sidelights on either side of my front door. What kills me is how people ring my bell and then stare inside to see where we are! I have used different kinds of window treatments; etched look window cling was nice but I couldn't see outside to see who was at my door! At Home Depot I bought mirrored window film that adheres with a soapy solution. It is like a one way mirror most of the time, only at night you can see in a little. I am completely happy with effect, and in the Summer, it reflects the sun away as I am faced West.

Thanks Linda! Im going to check these out. Sounds like a great idea or either the privacy paper. I like that they allow light to come in. Thanks

How about film on the window? There are many designs and options. You can use vinyl or spray. Here's an example of one: https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/remodelaholic-2254410/diy-window-privacy-film-using-contact-paper-3511905821/

I've also seen people mod podge lace on windows. http://www.littlethings.com/lace-window-treatment/

You can also do - Privacy/Decorative Static Cling Window Film found at Lowe's.

Go to the local dollar store and buy some of that sticky transparent stuff.You can see outside with it.It is just real hard for those looking in to see anything!

PVC will bend to the contour of the window. Get some lace or other lightweight fabric and make a rod pocket curtain. Place the PVC through the pocket snap it in place. Gather the bottom right hand corner with a hair band or ribbon to make a rose or turn the "rose" to the inside to not see it.

BigFoot in your neighborhood?

You can get a can of frosted ray paint and frost the windows! Let's the light in

I have static cling window film on my doorlight, and I like it.

Designer Press & Seal. Stencils with Frost Paint. Stencils & Glass Paints. Full-Length Curtain pulled over the whole doorway like a Tapestry.

Thanks everyone for the awesome ideas. There are so many to choose from and only 1 window lol. Seriously im going to use some of these diy's in other areas of the house. Thanks a million everyone you all have been a huge help. I will post an update. I Love hometalk.com!!😁😁

Since it's such an unusual shaped glass, I'd consider frosting it. You can do it for less than $10. Here's how I frosted gloss on an antique door: https://bachelorettepadflip.com/2016/08/22/the-new-old-door/

How about a giant fan, paper or metal fireplace fan, cut in half (a quarter circle) that may somehow be rigged to open and close (By running small eye screws around the outside of the window and running a cord through them) . If you are handy maybe recover the fan in your choice of fabric or lace. You might find the fan at a thrift store or a fleamarket of eBay etc..

I liked the idea of stained glass, but couldn't afford it. So I created my own design(s) and painted my windows with acrylic paints. The beauty of it was that I could change them for the holidays or whatever the occasion or mood, as the paint was easily removed with a razor blade or would just peel off.

I use frosted contact paper in my back door window, still lets the light in but you can't see through

I believe its called a transom.

clear contact paper. light comes thru, but you can not see thru it.

I have an unusual shaped "eyebrow" window in my home office. It's beautiful but on the west side of the house, so too much light and heat in the late afternoon. I didn't know how to cover it either but wanted some light through, so I cut and sewed a sheer curtain, then threaded it on a flexible rod and gathered it in the center. The flex rod tension keeps it in the arch of the window. You could do the same, only gather it to your square corner. I realize mine's not the same shape as yours, but I've attached a picture of what I did to help visualize.

My neighbor did this in her house and it looked beautiful from the outside.

Window clingers are another idea! I found mine at the Dollar Store but Ebay or Amazon sells them. Mine are different colored flowers and I put them on the narrow windows on each side of our front door so anybody coming to the door couldn't see in the house. From a distance it looks like those windows are stained glass.

Decorative window film: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=decorative+window+film&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Adecorative+window+film

This is an easy way to cover it and still get some light. You can cut the Redi shade it to fit the space. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Redi-Shade-White-Fabric-Arch-Window-Shade-72-in-W-x-36-in-L-3206071/202637827

Home Depot ot Lowes Cary the window transfer paper in different styles, frosted, rice paper, stain glass etc.

I have a very old home and the bath room window is original... I wanted the light to come in but no one to SEE in... I took some lace cloth I had on hand and decoupaged it to the window with ordinary Elmer's school glue, it will be easy to change out when I'm ready... it's been up there for three years now and I like the fact I don't have to wash the window every week or so. Water or windex will take the lace off if too much is used.

Perfect idea for this is an oriental fold out fan, or you can get those paper blinds, cut to size, paint if you want, pinch 1 side together with hot glue, and fan out the other side.

Elementwindowfilms.com. Light comes in, but you can't see in. Great if you don't want to put up a curtain or a shutter. Take a look at Home Depot or Lowe's if you'd rather not send for it

Either the window films you can buy at HD/Lowes or you can buy a window frosting kit at Same or craft store and frost it. Also you could do painted glaze and make it look like stained glass.

You could use a Frost spray from a rattle can. I did this to my bathroom door which is full glass as another that gets light ALL day. Works great because it lets some light through but can't be seen through. You MUST spray in cross pattern layers. You can also make designs by using an old pattern cloth. Good luck

You could use Gallery Glass. It comes in a tube. and looks like stain glass. Make a template of the window, make a design on it then cover with a pane of glass or clear plastic. Out line a design with the "Lead" let dry. Then fill in with the colors. let dry, peel of and place on the window. It's removable if you want to change with the seasons. It's pliable so it's not stiff and crackley. It's also reusable, just store it in one of those old photo albums that has sticky cardboard pages covered with removable pages. just lay them on the plastic.

Frosted Contact Paper! It lets in the light but you cannot see through it. Cheap too!

I think if you take some thin wood pieces, cut them to size, connect them at one end creating a pivot point attach some pretty cloth. Like a Japanese hand fan spread out. You can even put the cloth on both sides of the fan so the wood is covered up and you get the effects on both sides of the window.

Cool, I have it on my bathroom window in rice paper, love it! Design on!👍

Any color or pattern of fabric or paper cut to fit and held in place with rubber cement will be easily changed should you need to clean it. Inexpensive too.

the easiest and least expensive way to do this is to use parchment paper or wax paper. I did this on my garage door windows and while it will let the light in, you can't see out and people cannot see in

Buy some lace and modge podge. Cut your lace to fit, paint the window with modge podge and lay your lace on top while it's still wet. Let it dry and then put another coat on top after its dry. The modge podge dries clear letting the lace show. It adds privacy plus let's the sun in. I haven't done this yet, but I want to do this to my bathroom window.

i was just going to sajest the lace fabric with mode podge..i love this ive done it in my bath room.it last very long time and is wipeable .light come in nicely but yet adds privacy needed.my bathroom window was alined with are side walk into the house.and are window was close to counter top and curtain was always in the way .so it solve two problem areas for me. i used a blow dryer to speed up the drying time.so i got my finished in 1/2 hour.and i moistened my lace fabric with water first.

I assume you still need the light from the window, but want more privacy. Have you considered etching it? Go to Michael's, or any craft store and buy some etching medium, (comes in a bottle), along with a lacy or geometrical stencil (or make your own if your artistic). You simply attach the stencil to the window and then apply the etching liquid with a brush or sponge or ?..... (Use gloves and protect your work surface). Now just wait the recommended time, and wash it off! VOILA! You have an etched window.

the density of the stencil design is the amounts of privacy you allow. Directions are included with the etching medium. Good luck!

Sears (& other stores) sells rolls of privacy film. There's a grid on the back to make measuring & cutting easier. It just sticks to the window but looks like the real privacy glass. It's very inexpensive, easy to intall & easy to remove.

Home Depot or lowes sells spray frosted Glass in a spray can, covers a lot of surfaces. and cant see through it. Easy to take off with a razor blade.

You could always try an old fashioned womens fan. May be able to find one at an antique store.

If you have to get up on a ladder to clean it which I assume you do because it's up as high as the pendant light I would safely say that there is no one watching you from that window. Unless the peeping tom is carrying a ladder with him or her.

i agree with some of the suggestions to use a type of etching technique for something permenant but do a small scroll or vine pattern in the corners. Give it some style. I would recommend a removable privacy film. You could cut a design in it. Don't do anything too busy or with color. It needs to look good from the inside and outside.

I covered a window with lace on a project I did. I used spray adhesive and then made sure the lace did not have any wrinkles in it by ironing it first. It looked beautiful. Good Luck

Amazon sells a variety of beautiful window films. They are self stick and easy to apply. I had a new window put into my bedroom and i found a gorgeous Magnolia window film that lets light in all day. at night it is beautiful from the outside because of the light shining from the inside. Take a look in Amazon.

I used waxed paper. No one can tell. I cut it exactly with razor knife. Beautiful opaque glass.

Use a sponge to apply white elmers glue, cut & cover each space with lace (can get it from a curtain panel, after you put the lace, put a second coat on top of the lace and let it dry, it will look amazing. Good luck

OR...for a temporary fix try this

http://www.remodelaholic.com/diy-lace-privacy-window-covering/

I always change my mind. I'd never do anything permanent here. That window would be expensive to replace.

BTW...If it were my window, I'd leave it alone. It's really pretty.

Cover it with window contact paper from Fred Meyers , they have many designs, I suggest the stain glass look

If you don't mind not following that fan shape, it looks as though a tension rod would fit in that spot and you could add a curtain that you can open to let light in when you wanted to.

I agree with a frosted window film. Many patterns to choose from and you won't have to worry about people looking in, but sunlight can still come through. I found one at home depot that is super durable for my back door. (Creepy neighbor) I am super happy with it, and it looks really good.

Make sure to get a nice quality one so it doesn't peel off. It's more expensive but definitely worth it. Mine still looks new after 9 years.

I have a similar window that let's I too much light. I live in Texas, and I ordered a solar screen that is custom made and I set it into the window from the inside. Didn't need to be installed outside like usual. It's great because I can remove it to clean the window. Does the trick!

I think lace would be pretty, it would still let light through. Or some kind of stained glass look would be lovely to?!

I have seen fans similar to like this in windows .