What type of Window Treatments Are the Most Privacy Friendly?

Your house is your castle, and if you’re like most homeowners, finding window treatments in Riverside that offer privacy and sound blocking to maintain your castle is a concern. Any window covering is more effective than an uncovered window. Yet there are some window treatments that add more privacy than others, especially on hard to cover windows.

Providing Privacy on Non-Square Windows

All of the large, rectangular windows in your home are simple to cover with nearly any window treatment like Riverside shutters, shades, or blinds.

You might encounter some situations when you need a particular type of window treatment to get the privacy you want. These might be:

• Bathroom windows where water and humidity might damage fabric window treatments.

• Sidelight windows that are tall and skinny on which window treatments can be pushed around when the door opens or shuts.

• Irregular windows like arches, circular windows, bay windows, etc., where conventional rectangular blinds and shades can’t cover your window without sacrificing the beauty of the window’s unique shape.

• Large windows that are difficult to reach like second-story foyer windows.

In these instances, you need window treatments that go the distance to provide privacy to your space.

As a bonus, shop around for window treatments that offer good sound control to keep random noise outside and prevent neighbors from overhearing.

The Best Window Treatments for Privacy

The best window treatments for privacy that we recommend are Polywood® plantation shutters. Plantation shutters are able to be shut completely, for when total privacy and sound control is your goal. To let light in and see outdoors, just give the louvers a tilt. For high windows, you should keep the louvers tilted at an angle so light can come in but passersby can’t see in.

Interior shutters are also great for non-rectangular windows because they can be customized to fit any shape or size. And since Polywood shutters are waterproof, they’re an excellent choice for bathrooms.

Another great window treatment for privacy is roller shades. Roller shades take up very little space above the window, but are easily pulled down to prevent outsiders from seeing into your home. While they can’t be cut to fit unique window shapes, you can find roller shapes in moisture-resistant material for areas such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Window Treatments that Don’t Protect Your Privacy

While any window treatment gives you at least some privacy, there are a few that aren’t as great as those we’ve mentioned. The first is sheer curtains. Sheer curtains were popular years ago and can add an airy feeling to a room. But they’re fairly translucent and can be seen through fairly easily, particularly when it’s dark out.

Another window treatment that isn’t great for privacy are cheap or bulky blinds, which can bend and/or get stuck at an angle. If you can’t close the blinds all the way due to breakage, then they’re not doing you any favors for privacy.

Want Window Treatments that Protect Your Privacy?

If you're looking for window treatments to maximize your privacy, then give us a ring at 951-517-3030 or fill out the form below to set up a free in-home consultation. During the consultation, our shutter experts will explain all of your options to find the best fit for your home and your budget.