When you replaced the window, you should have ordered it with privacy glass.

Window film works great, and it's easily removeable.

Can the neighbors see in? Only at night with the light on?

The thing I hate about covering windows to keep others from seeing in is it also prevents you from seeing out. Can't you just install a blind to pull down for privacy?

"Window film works great"

Except you need to make certain that it will not void the glass warranty from the window manufacturer. Many films will.

millworkman-
I'm curious...why would it void the warranty?

I would use short floral curtains with a valance. When you wanted light in you could push the curtains back. My neighbor has that on her kitchen window and they are lovely from the outside.

There is mirrored window film that provides daytime privacy and you can still see out. You can get the kind that you apply with water.

Would something like this work? Its cellular shades I think.

[Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by Minneapolis Architects & Building Designers Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Depending on the window glass it can reflect heat and cause a heat buildup which can cause premature seal failures. This is especially true in Low E type glass.

millworkman-
Thanks for the explanation. Is it correct to assume that, if a window does not get direct sun, then a film would be less likely to cause a problem?

Not necessarily as it also depends on the type of Low E coating and or tint used on the glass itself. The Low E coating will still reflect the UV rays as well as heat even in partially exposed windows. Which may or may not cause a heat buildup. You really should either check with the glass manufacturer or a professional window tinter before applying any film with Low E glass just to be certain.

What did you decide? We are about to order our bathroom window. Historical remodel, and our bathroom looks right into our neighbors kitchen, probably 8 feet across the gangway. Blech! I was originally thinking no privacy glass, but I don't know when we would ever want to see out from the bathroom and certainly would never want them seeing in.

My added complication is that I am using stained woodwork, nearly every privacy glass image I see online is with white windows.

kats737, I wouldn't be concerned with the casework. A privacy glass sounds like a wonderfully practical idea in your situation. I have been in very old school buildings that have privacy glass with dark woodwork and it looks fine.

Thanks enduring. I think i found one picture last night looking!

I think that while I am not thrilled about privacy glass, I am less thrilled about having a window treatment. Especially if it is going to be closed all the time.

Switchable privacy glass, expensive but the best of both worlds. NOT recommending this company just using it as an example of the product.

Here is a link that might be useful: Switchable privacy glass

Here's Anderson 'Rain Glass' that we used on the bathroom window:

A cheap and easy solution. Wall pops. Plastic cling film in many designs that is NOT permanent. No adhesive It is like the stickers they put on your windshield when you get an oil change. It won't harm the surface.

-Babka

Here is a link that might be useful: Wall Pops window decor

Another option is to buy a stained glass and/or obscured glass design pane to hang in front of your new window. It is a decorative item that can be changed when decorating and tastes change, it does not effect the actual window at all, and it can act as a main decorative element in the room. It lets in more light than shades or curtains and it does not require any adjustment going from day to night. I used one in my kitchen to block the neighbor's view in.

Here is a link that might be useful: Another view of stained glass window

I did privacy glass not realizing how much it decreases the amount of light entering the room. If I did it over, I would not do that again.

Like nancy_in_mich's idea, wish I did that.

we put window film on our large window over tub, it was on ten years, no issues. pretty floral pattern looked like stained glass.