How To Choose The Perfect Bathroom Blinds

Choosing bathroom blinds can be a slippery issue. Blinds for bathrooms need to cover condensation, light control and, of course, your modesty. Here we run through a few ways to choose the perfect bathroom blinds…

Make sure they’re up to the job…

Whether a personal haven for one or a busy family thoroughfare, bathrooms experience a lot of usage. To keep them low maintenance, window coverings need to be moisture resistant, mould resistant or, even better, waterproof. If they can also be discreet and save you money, all the better.

Faux wood blinds and shutters are water resistant and some fabric blinds can also resist humid conditions with a special coating such as Dustblock®. A large or grand room can sometimes need a bathroom window treatment that has a more luxurious feel, such as a large scale blind in a sheer material or with a hint of shimmer in the fabric.

Nobody likes a chilly bathroom…

So anything that can lock in heat on winter morning is a great choice. Energy-saving blinds prevent the up-to 50% of the heat that can be lost through your windows (even with double glazing). Lots of window coverings can help keep you toasty, so check that they also can offer thermal gain management features (find out more about energy saving Duette® Shades here).

Let the light in…

A window can stop a small bathroom from feeling claustrophobic. Adding in a skylight can be ideal (but if it’s a ground floor, it can still be overlooked). Don’t rule out adding a new window even if the space is difficult or unusual; it’s possible to get skylight blinds for bathrooms that are also designed for tilt and turn windows.

The naked truth

Managing privacy is clearly important in a bathroom. It’s crucial to consider blinds that cover a window without blocking out too much light. Duette® top down-bottom up blinds are a great option as you can make the most of any available light and maintain your privacy (or see the stars from the tub at night). Move you blinds from the top or the bottom or somewhere in between to balance the light and your privacy. If privacy is you main concern, Luxaflex® has a complete range of privacy blind styles.

Venetian Blinds

Bathroom venetian blinds can offer a great solution as they are made with durable materials that resist moisture. The slats can be precisely adjusted to give your privacy when tilted and when open, enable visibility when you want to let the world in. Try using a decorative tape to add a contrast or to coordinate with your bathroom scheme. Venetian blinds also come in a top down - bottom up option to give you the best of both worlds.

You can see all thee options for bathroom blinds at your local Luxaflex® retailer and get expert advice and inspiration too.

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