Currently the window of my bathroom is designed as per the pictures below. I noticed that during night time, when the bathroom light is on, the shadow viewable from outside the house is quite visible.

Also I don't like the idea of having the grill at the current location. The water and soap from the shower will make it rust, and it also makes the toilet cleaning job more difficult.

Would like to ask those who has this problem before, how did you solve it? I prefer to maintain the glass where more natural light can come in.

I'm currently thinking of the following, but not sure will it work or not.

Options:

1) Make the top casement window smaller, and change all the bottom part to glass blocks. But a bit worry about the skill of the workers, else the join around the glass blocks will not look good.

2) To move the grill to the outside wall, with maybe 6 or 8 inches away from the wall so that I can open the window slightly for ventilation. But I think the shadow will still be visible, do you think if it will help by putting a light outside of the windows? So both the inside and outside light will be on at the same time, maybe will become less visible?

3) Any other ideas/suggestions?

Thanks in advance

not an expert, but perhaps u can consider sticking those films / filters / adding frostings that would block more light for a certain part?

Cover the bottom glass area with opaque film?

just install those black out roller blinds. Im using it for many years. Same issues with you, actually from outside can see quite clear of our image if the bathroom is well lit . look for blindsman

This post has been edited by Jenn77: Jan 11 2023, 12:20 PM

Put a outdoor wooden blind

thanks but from what i see on the neighbouring houses, the sticker doesn't seems to work at night. most of then will still need to hang a towel or cloth to cover it up

opaque film shall do the trick but then i'll need to let go the natural sunlight during day time. want to try to keep this if possible


ya considered this but since it's just next to the shower head, may i know will it be easy to clean? and will it get dirty easily by the soap scum?

if possible, would appreciate if you could share a picture of your set up?

thanks

This post has been edited by lowyat101: Jan 11 2023, 01:19 PM

perhaps another possible way to explore is the lighting

if ur bathroom light is directed kind then perhaps u can direct the light away from the glass so it wont project a shadow there (or you can switch the lighting to directed kind, but test with torch light before hand?)

top that off with the opaque film then it should work without too much hassle?

ya that's what i'm thinking also, but a bit hard to simulate the light without actually buying and fixing 1 first

our 4th bedroom window is like this, i asked contractor to remove the lower window and just concrete & paint it back.

blind

1. For the lower piece, buy those transparent polycarbonate or acrylic sheet to screw it on the grille. Thereafter use clear silicone to seal the edges.

2. Change the glass to frosted.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Jan 11 2023, 02:07 PM

Frosting tinted??

Normally people use this...

Or cement the lower part of the window...

Thanks

The current window glass is already frosted type. I see got ppl stick on another layer but seems that it doesn't help much

Ya close up the bottom part is easy, but I'm trying to see if I can still maintain the natural light in as it will help to dry up the bathroom very much

This post has been edited by lowyat101: Jan 13 2023, 08:45 AM

Thanks, actually the original glass is already the frosted type. but the shadow is still quite clear at night.

Noted about the additional panel. But i think if put it inside, might trap water and difficult to clean. let me see if i can put it outside instead

as my shower is right next to it, i'm afraid the blind will get dirty easily and difficult to clean.

or maybe there are some different types of blind that is suitable for this purpose?

thanks

I use a daiso telescopic pole and slide through curtain also from daiso. Will diminish your natural lighting though if the curtain is too thick.

natural sunlight still can come in thru opaque film. my toilet has a huge square window so i'm using this. it works.

but serious design bodo siot. developer mana topkek ni? the grill like u said confirm will rust and everyone can see thru the window.

Thanks. Do you mean you are using Daiso curtain to cover the windows?

Actually the current glass is already frosted type, so cannot see though. But the shadow from the light during night time is still visible.

replace window and just turn to wall. keep the upper window for ventilation. who design this kind window in terrace houses.

Thanks but as mentioned, I'm trying to keep as much natural light in as possible. So wanna see if there's any other options

privacy tinted window then

Thanks. May I know what type of tint is this?

Coz those normal privacy tint (reflective), it only works on day tine but not at night.

Use a shower curtain during night time.

But frosted glass should already good, i mean outside can only see someone taking shower but wont see any clear image / body shape, but if really concern just put a shower curtain for night time.

Yes using daiso pole and curtain. The curtain just has a loop you run the pole through. Its meant for kitchen window but you can use for your toilet. Every now and then you can wash it to remove soap or whatever .

louvre type grill

As my taman has a lot of these type of units, this is what I have seen people doing:
- reduce the size of window to the upper part only.
- use a layer of reflective tint
- use frosted glass
- place a big pot with huge plant (I really like this approach, it looks very modern)
- leave it as it is. Saw many people just don't care! Of course can see your body totally.

This post has been edited by contagiouseddie: Jan 14 2023, 02:21 PM

you can install louver but upside down. this will allow most light to come in, and block vision from street level and opposite house. only drone can see you.

I get it if you got some Chun wife or something.

But if people wanna perve at an old man with pot belly and wrinkles then let them. And if wife is a land whale she might actually appreciate the attention.

I had a similar issue with my bathroom window being way too revealing at night. I ended up going with a frosted window film, which was a game changer. It lets in lots of natural light during the day while keeping things private at night, no matter the light situation inside.

About the grill, I also had one that was giving me trouble with rust because of the shower moisture. I moved it outside and it made cleaning much easier. As for the shadows, adding an outdoor light did help a bit by softening the shadows, but what really sealed the deal for me was getting some new shower curtains. I found some stylish options at The Shower Curtains that really complemented my decor and added that extra layer of privacy.

This post has been edited by arobd: Sep 18 2024, 12:37 AM

Frosted still can see shadow lol

The only way is turn on light outside the window to prevent shadow

yes i went with the same film as well.

actually after some checking i found that frosted one got 2 types (pure frosted vs white frosted). choose the white frosted one which is 90% cannot see through , maybe only slight shadow but not obvious from far. can choose this type. i bought it online and diy stick it outside the windows, now almost 1 year so far still ok, no peeling off etc.

Actually that frosted tint got other colors too...
Not only white...

Mine is light green colors 👌

Got Gold colors too... Silver etc. many choices available nowadays

This post has been edited by nexona88: Sep 13 2024, 11:21 PM