How did you do the "blinds" on the windows in the sitting room?

bathastra

9 years ago

What material did you use on the sitting room window for privacy but allowing light?
Many thanks.

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Andreas Ksoll
9 years ago
I woulf love to know where the blinds are from as well. Many thanks,
Ana Paula
Janey Lelo
8 years ago
Me too, looks like a great idea, did you make your own?
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miche11ej
8 years ago
These aren't quite the same, but have worked very well for me. I bought mine in non-perforated fabric. http://www.alisonwhite.co.uk/view/?id=17
Andreas Ksoll
8 years ago
These look good! thank you!
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Inkmill Vinyl
7 years ago
Hi, another option to get privacy whilst retaining maximum light into a room is to use frosted window film. Here are a couple of blogs with some examples.

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Simply Stunning Frosted Bathroom Windows

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You can buy patterned and plain film from the Inkmill Vinyl website and it is really easy to apply (and remove). No fixings, drilling or sewing required!

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