| For most people, the bathroom is considered the | | | | A window in the bathroom may provide natural light, |
| most private place in the house. Since it is such a | | | | but this is not something everyone really wants. Most |
| private area, it is imperative to find the right blinds to | | | | people would rather have privacy in the bathroom |
| go in your bathroom. These blinds must be more | | | | especially if that window overlooks the front yard or |
| than pretty. They have to be functional. They must | | | | a neighbor's house. In those cases, you have two |
| protect your privacy now and in the years to come. | | | | basic options |
| So which blinds can stand up to the harsh conditions | | | | First is the privacy shade. Privacy shades work well |
| of the bathroom and maintain your privacy? | | | | to give you total privacy. However, you need to |
| Vinyl Blinds for High Humidity | | | | check the material used for the shade. A faux wood |
| Your bathroom is in a constant state of change. | | | | privacy shade would be ok, since it does not contain |
| During most of the day, the bathroom is like the rest | | | | fabric. While fabric shades would work, they get |
| of your house, climate wise that is. However, hot | | | | spots and stains easier than vinyl, meaning you may |
| showers and baths quickly transform your bathroom | | | | get spots from the high humidity in the bathroom. |
| into a sauna. Steam builds up and water fills the air. | | | | Your other option is vinyl blinds. As already discussed, |
| Depending on how long you shower, the steam room | | | | they hold up well to high humidity conditions of the |
| can last for 30 minutes or more. After all, the steam | | | | bathroom. They are strong and durable. Therefore, |
| takes some time to dissipate after the shower is | | | | they will not be easily bent or broken. |
| over. If you are like me, then the bathroom can be a | | | | Other Considerations for Bathroom Blinds |
| steam room for over an hour during a relaxing hot | | | | While aluminum blinds can handle the humidity of the |
| bath. Therefore, you need a window treatment that | | | | bathroom, they are not your best option. If they are |
| can handle such harsh conditions. | | | | not handled properly, they have a tendency to bend |
| Your best choice is vinyl blinds. They will not warp, | | | | and even break. A bent aluminum blind no longer |
| bend or break due to the changes in humidity. Since | | | | offers you privacy and thus needs to be replaced. |
| you can get them in a variety of colors and styles | | | | Now aluminum blinds are the cheapest blinds but if |
| including faux wood, they accent any bathroom. | | | | you have to constantly replace them, they become |
| Options for Privacy | | | | expensive fast. |