Having a window in the shower? Most of us will say no to such an option due to the lack of privacy it brings but I’m here to assure you that a window in the shower may be practical and looks beautiful at the same time. Wanna some proofs? Here they are!
Pros And Cons
First of all, a window in the shower is a great idea to flood the space with natural light and enjoy the views. By opening the window you can ventilate the space but of course keep privacy in mind, the space should be private enough. Go for potted greenery or even a wall covered with climbing plants if you have neighbors, if you don’t have them, no problem. Now let’s take a look at the windows you may try.
Privacy Keeping Options
If you want to keep privacy, there are some options you may try. First of all, it can be a small window strategically placed very high or on the side to enjoy the views when you want to just keep it all to the natural light flooding the space. Another idea is frosted glass that can cover the lower part of the window or the window completely to keep the privacy. You may also make a frosted glass cover for the window to open it when possible.
a full height French style frosted glass window looks wow and adds style yet keeps privacy
place the window strategically high to avoid curious looks and enjoy the views when you want
a pull-down blind provides privacy without blocking out too much light from the window
a small window hides you partially and gets some privacy, though it allows enjoying the views
a narrow window with a niche for storage under it is great and not too large for more privacy
a small window located high brings much light but still keeps privacy very well
a tall framed window with a frosted glass covered for more privacy is a stylish idea
a tall window covered partly on the lower part get enough privacy for you but lets enjoy the views too
a tall window done with frosted glass below for privacy but still enough light inside
a tall window is placed on the side strategically to enjoy the views when possible and to add much light
a tall window placed on the side and with potted plants to make the shower more private
Skylights
A skylight is a type of window you may go for keeping full privacy as it’s located high and keeps the eyes away. As for skylights, this is a great idea to fill the shower with light and enjoy the sky, they bring a natural feel to any space. Try as many as you like for a more natural feel and to keep your privacy for 100%.
a chic shower with mosaic tiles and a skylight for much light yet full privacy
the shower done with fish scale tiles and a skylight makes showers a spa experience while keeping them private
a skylight fill the shower with natural light and makes the space cooler and edgier
keep your shower all-private with a skylight yet very natural and welcoming
a shower done with wood and stone plus a skylight creates a very natural feel while taking a shower
Other Windows
If you have no neighbors, if your window take on a private garden, courtyard or just on a thick forest or a clear valley – no problem, go for any window that you like. It can be a large framed window or a fully glazed wall to make your shower experience a spa-like one or to feel like outdoors.
if you have your own garden with walls, going for a full height window in the shower is no problem
a framed French-style window allows enjoying views and nautral light completely
a framed window in the shower for enjoying views, natural light but still no privacy
a full height window allows amazing views and much natural light making the bathroom modern and peaceful
a full height window goes on a jungle-style private garden, which guarantees privacy
a full panoramic window and a skylight are totally welcome to enjoy the forest views
a fully glazed wall in the shower lets enjoy the stunnung views and there no neighbors, so no privacy needed
if you don't have neighbors, going for a large window is okay and you may enjoy the views
the full height tall window takes on the private courtyard, which means no privacy needed