You can get a cellular blind in any size. Issue will be reaching it if you mount it close to the window or you could put some plantation shutters and mount it to the interior wall.

• Installing an egress window in a basement bathroom allows natural light to flow in, making the space feel more open and comfortable.
• While it serves as an essential emergency exit, it also raises concerns about privacy and security.
• To prevent "peeping toms" and deter potential criminals such as gang bangers from looking in, frosted or obscured glass can be used to block visibility without sacrificing light.
• Additional measures like window well covers and strategic landscaping can further enhance security while maintaining the window's safety function.
• With the right precautions, an egress window can brighten your bathroom while protecting your home from unwanted attention and unwanted home invasions.
• Since you live in a city, this can also prevent bum's from climbing in and using your bathroom as a drug den.

How often do you have guests? I'd find a temporary light blocking solution that you only use when they are there. Anything else is going to block too much light on a regular basis. I've lived in garden (aka basement) apartments and know how precious light is!

Temporary solutions: Tension rod with light blocking fabric. Velcro light blocking fabric to the ceiling - put up when guests are there. Cut a piece of foam core the size of the window that guests push into place at night.

Peeping toms, gang bangers, drug dens, and bums? Don't get out much @William Rossman, do you?

The biggest concern are the gang bangers, Security is paramount. Robberies and home invasions are a big concern in thge city. Peeping Tom's can be an issue but at least you wont get shot.

That shutter idea from Lyn could work is this window on the street side of the home ? I have lived in the inner city for avery long time and never had issues with somone coming into my yard to peek in the windows but I do get the fact it might be more common where you live . I think those shutters to fold bc against the walls seems to be perfect .

For the security part. Have you looked into quick release bars? They can be ugly as prison bars, or beautiful as decorative wrought iron. There are different kinds. But one that might work for you would be an external mount with the hinge on one side. The release or kick plate is mounted inside.

You could then address the light and privacy issue from the inside as needed. A light frosting would be all that's needed to deter sight. All the way to heavy light blocking tile or drapes you can install.

A tension rod with curtain can be easily yanked out of the way if there's a fire and you need to get out fast.

I suggest removing the branches outside the window before you give the egress window a test run by climbing out. You may also want to keep a folding stool inside near the window.

I might just put in a hook on either side of the window and get a piece of muslin or burlap or other rustic looking cloth that is large enough to span the window, add two grommets that allow it to cover the window. When not in use remove one side from the hook and leave it hang. Get a piece of art that complements the cloth and hang it on the same wall.

Hi all. So appreciating your feedback! We live in a big city but we have no issues with security or drugs or gabgbangers. :) this looks out into our backyard and would require anyone wanting to get in to get through our gate etc. I’ve lived here for 20+ years and no one has ever attempted entry anywhere. So the security isn’t a concern. It’s just the covering.

I like the idea id the shutters but all the suppliers I’ve checked have said that a single shutter must be less than 30”. The window is 35” and I can’t open it out on the right I don’t think …

Would an exterior mount roman shade possibly work? They stick out a couple of inches from the wall and may provide the clearance needed to open the window if you need to escape.

How about some fencing outside the window? You could plant a little garden outside and have living plants on the interior sill? It is amazing how much light is filtered by a couple of phothos.

Or, a simple floor screen that you can just pull over the window at night. I have a beauty I picked up at a yard sale years ago. Three panels, upholstered in a beautiful Asian fabric, and it moves with me from house to house. Too versatile to let it go.

A ceiling rod and drapes can rest on the wall so no light is lost, will create a cozy feel and if in a colder climate, will reduce drafts when closed.