Yes, that's what I was thinking although I thought a vintage/lace curtain would look pretty in my 1930s house. My concern is that it's not enough privacy though. I'm also considering a fabric or woven pull-down blind.

I'd like an accordian blind that offers top-down option, which is usually what you want in terms of privacy -- you can always put it all the way up at other times.

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That's an interesting idea. I wanted something a little prettier/quainter though. Seems a bit mod for my 1930s house. Was thinking a roller blind with nice art deco-ish print:

What about plantation shutters? They give you plenty of privacy and let light in when you want it. Here are 3 diffrent versions.

I like them but they would be too bulky (especially when opened) in these bathrooms which are on the smaller side (1930s house.) That's why I like a roller blind. It's mostly out of the way when you want nice light in the room. They also have a vintage-y feel that works with the house.

I have to laugh because I am supposed to be solving this same problem for my similar bathroom. The previous window treatment fell apart in the wash. I grabbed a tension rod and clothes pinned a vintage tea towel to it - and forgot all about it- a year ago.

I like the idea of a half curtain or cafe curtain because it doesn't need to be opened and closed - the light will come in the upper part of the window and through the fabric if it is light enough. You can hang it farther up than half way for greater privacy, perhaps even with the horizontal part of the grill in the upper window. If you sew, this would be an easy project. It could possibly be done "no sew" with iron on hem tape or fusible sew type products.

You might find some vintage or vintage style textiles in an antique store - tea towel, lace - though sometimes the sun will eventually degrade them - and fall apart in the wash. You could also look for a vintage style fabric, or you can clothespin a tea towel:)

Hi mamaborne,

A Roller Shade would be a great low profile treatment for your bathrooms! You might like the reverse roll option (the fabric falls off front of the roll) as it gives the shade a nice flat appearance and hides the roll. For the material - take a look at our Novogratz prints collections for a little pop of color, or maybe our naturals Grassweave in Snow or Bryce in White. The naturals have a nice texture as well as a woven design that is decorative without being busy.

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Shades or plantation shutters ( that's what I have in all my baths) , not bulky, let tons of light in with wide vanes open, easy to clean too.

Hey There: Pleated blinds are always a great way to manage light and privacy in a bathroom and yes, they are doing well with the humidity too...

In your case, you can have them inside mount installed so they don't cover the window casing or stick out into your bathroom...good luck!

Thanks, I've had those before and I like the look. And you are making me think they create a bit of texture that a roller shade would not. I will look at this option, thank you!

Hey there, Mamaborne... 3 years later...I have the exact same issue and question. Can I ask what you decided on, or a picture??