How We Changed Our Bump Out Window Design

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Over the last several years, we have used blinds on our stair bump out windows. They are two windows stacked on top of each other on the steps. They are snug on each side and have been difficult to design over the years. This post talks about how I transformed the bump out windows design.

Before picture of our top window


First, I purchased  VELIMAX Static Cling Rain Glass Removable Rain Decorative Window Film from Amazon. While I was waiting for that to come in, I removed the blinds and cleaned and prepped the windows.

 

When the film came in, I followed the instructions and added the film using soapy water and a squeegee. I measured twice and cut once. I marked the measurements to the film and then cut. Then I applied it to each window.

Used privacy film for the window.


I used this product for my powder room and my main front door as well. You can see that allowed light in but also increase privacy.

Before and After for the bump out window


Now it was the bump out windows turn! It made the hall brighter and we still had privacy. We got even more privacy from the film than the blinds. Yay! Here is how the before and after looked with this first change.

After photo of the bump out windows.


Then, I noticed there was needed painting and patching work on the wall near this area. So, I ended up hatching another plan to paint.

First, I spackled, sanded, and painted with glossy white paint. The glossy white paint was one that we used for the moulding throughout this area and the home. So, I had a lot of it. I wanted the walls to look closer to the moulding around the window. Before, it was painted taupe, which contrasted with the molding.


It took a couple of coats and a little sanding between layers, and this is what it looks like now. Using the same paint made a world of difference. It seems like it is unified now. No contrasting color any longer. I am still thinking about what to put in the center. Not sure if I will add the painted stencil on it or do something else. We shall see.


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Closer image


This is as close as I can get to the image because it is tall.

Lower window view of the two story window
Upper window view of the two story window
A second view of the upper window
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