I suggest that you use a window covering rather then obscure glass.

lampert dias architects, i, too, have a large window in my shower and am trying to find a window covering that is both waterproof and provides privacy. what do you recommend? thanks

I have found that just about any type of window covering works if the shower water does not directly hit the window. (and it shouldn't)

Since it is the front of the house, you want the window coverings to look consistent from the street view.

One of the simplest solutions is to use curtains that are white (or whatever color the rest of the window coverings are in the house from the street view) Curtains are easy to wash or replace every few years.

LCD Switchable Privacy Glass

Mill workman, that's what I was thinking. Switch it on for privacy, off for clear glass. The other thing is to use film, or etch, the lower half of the window. You can also build an outside privacy screen to block the view. But why would your architect do this to you?

It's a terrible design to have a window in a shower unless you have someone on board to is VERY experienced in the interior waterproofing details that will be needed and you purchase fiberglass windows. It's a terrible idea to have a bathroom window that large in such a prominent location on the front of your house.

Your architect victimized you with two really terrible ideas. Ideally, the house should be redesigned. Maybe move the shower elsewhere. That would at least fix one of the issues. The other will still remain. Window treatments are the fix for poor window location then.

Don't quite know why you would want to put a window in a shower, non the less facing the street.

Is there the opportunity to place the tub there instead and use shutters or roman blinds on both sides of the house for consistency. The advantage of this set up, is that you can enjoy the window more fully on a day to day basis.

We have a window in two showers in our house. One was done correctly and it's great. It's frosted glass and tiles all around the window and it looks as new now as it did when we renovated 8.5 years ago. The other is in our suite and it's brutal. We've reframed the window and done waterproofing but damage is done and it gets wet and yucky all the time. If I had to choose I wouldn't have a window again.

we have a window in our shower as well, but its at head height and faces conservation land. facing the front is a different kettle of fish, and no amount of frosting would give me the courage to stand naked 2 feet from it with the lights on itnside.

We have windows in our showers. Love them. My last home had a window in the shower and have never had a problem. Definitely do not feel "victimized." LOL. Enjoy!

I want to emphasize something that Alison Sharpe said a few comments ago. It is important to have a waterproof sill, jamb and header material surrounding the window that is waterproof and sealed. It would also be best if the window itself were vinyl or fiberglass rather than wood.

Another thought that I had is maybe you can use a

shutter or awning on the outside of the house.