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How could I dress my window to stop a nosy neighbour looking in?

11 years ago

The neighbour who lives across the garden from me is a young boy but he always looks into my window and it's kinda creepy lol

How could I dress my window to stop this? Should I put a net up? I don't want the nets to look too old lady-ish, I'm 17...

Thanks!

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debbss

9 years ago

Just put a sign in your window saying " piss off nosey neighbour"
Or have some nice wooden blinds..

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laketa
11 years ago
A roman shade would be perfect because you could control whether you want privacy or not and it would completely cover the window when you wanted privacy. You could go with a neutral look if you want it to blend in or match the walls. You could have fun with a pet tern if you want. There are also bamboo roll up blinds for a different look.
Cathy Francino
11 years ago
If you or someone you know are into stained glass or cut glass, either one in a frame hung inside the window (from the bottom of the window all the way to the top of the head of someone standing outside) gives wonderful light inside and keeps the nosy neighbour out. You might be able to find something convenient at a flea market or antiques store.

A less expensive and less delicate option is an opaque privacy sticker that applies to the inside of the window. Again, you don't have to put it all the way up the window, just enough to keep prying eyes out. You can find this privacy sticker easily at home depot or some such store.
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pcmom1
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Creepy! Go check out cellular shades (these are the honeycomb things). You can get them so that they can be set up to raise from the bottom of the window sill. That way boy doesn't see you, but you still can see the tree tops.

To any window treatment add a couple of side panels. There is almost always some small gap at the window edge. Adding panels will prevent peep in's. And check out your privacy by having your light on at night and going outside to look in.

Also plant thorny bushes around your place!
betsyweisberg
11 years ago
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A cool screen that you can move in front of the window when needed will do the trick.
Emily H
11 years ago
I like the idea of a roman shade. I also like the idea of putting words on the back side of it to the effect of, "Stop looking in my window, Peeper!" ;)
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Dytecture
11 years ago
With roman shades there are options for them to open from the top and adjust your level of privacy.

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User
9 years ago
I would suggest using a voile roller blind which you can keep down all the time, it lets in line but obscures people from looking it. I have one in my window and it is fantastic. A roller blind is contemporary looking and still allows you to either have a roman blind or curtains on the window as well. The other alternative would be to put a film on the windows.
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Scott Forster Building & Property Maintenance
9 years ago
If you have double glazing you can change the glass to a reflection unit so from the out side you can't see in.
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Junelle Interiors
9 years ago
Have a look at vision blinds.. they are a great idea...
crowningfashion
9 years ago
@Junelle Interiors - thanks - I didn't know what these blinds were called but absolutely love them. I live in a city and they are really taking off here and I wanted to buy some but didn't know what to search for!
Heidi Cullen
6 years ago
Close your curtains and every time she passes shake the curtains violently and roar!
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6 years ago
Other than a voile roller blind another effective alternative would be window shutters, similar to the photos attached.

They let in light yet create privacy and look very elegant and smart, easy to clean and you can fold them back if you wanted too. There are lots of affordable suppliers out there and they can come in different styles, defiantly worth taking a look.

Good Luck! Chloe
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hello Rosie,

Okaaay..... THAT boy needs a hobby and it "ain't" you! Here's what you could do in a subtle way that doesn't necessarily say. "I know what you did this summer" How about a sudden love of a very big flower arrangement... Can be fabulous faux! That way, you can remain aloof and he can jolly well go and get a book and learn something. Better not be floristry.. :))
Jonathan
6 years ago
This is an old post from 2012. She probably doesn't live there anymore
tiredoldwoman
3 years ago
Stand your father at the window ! The boy will scarper !

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