Captain Obvious here: privacy in the bathroom is essential.
Unless you’re lucky enough to live on your own, it’s the only room in the house where you are guaranteed alone time. Whether you’re whizzing around in the morning getting ready for the day or unwinding in the tub to kick off your weekend on the right foot, bathroom time is all about you.
Aside from getting - and using - that lock on your door, it’s a good idea to shield windows when you’re occupying the room to protect your modesty.
The trouble is that options in such a moisture-prone room can be few and far between. Unless you’ve got excellent ventilation, curtains are a no-no. They’ll only act as a net to catch water droplets, and risk developing mould, which has never been part of anyone’s interiors dream.
Another option is adding privacy film like Purlfrost over the top of glass windows to distort the image while still allowing light to flood in. It’s a great alternative if you’ve got a small window that won’t fit options like blinds.
But if you do happen to have regular-sized bathroom windows, blinds offer the flexibility of having lovely natural daylight in the room (a must for shaving and doing makeup) with total privacy once they’ve been fully rolled down.
Roller blinds are much easier to clean than vertical blinds or the Venetian sort because they’re one long piece of material. As long as they have some sort of moisture coating, there should be no issue with spraying with cleaning fluid and then wiping down to keep everything nice and hygienic.
That said, wooden blinds are perfect if you’re hoping to emulate a spa-themed look or want your bathroom to feel like a swish hotel suite somewhere in the tropics. Given that your walls are likely to be tiled, blinds are an easy way to inject colour and personality into what is often the smallest room of the house.
If you’re shopping for bathroom blinds, we’ve rounded up the nicest options to splash out on now. Be sure to measure the window frame carefully before committing to a purchase to avoid disappointment.
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Dunelm Whale Moisture Resistant Blue Roller Blind
Inject a sense of play into your bathroom with whale-themed rollers. The giants of the oceans are rendered in white on a blue background, sticking to the classic bathroom colour palette. Prices start at just £14 for pre-determined sizes which should fit most normal windows.
Buy now £14.00, Dunelm
John Lewis Wood Venetian Blind
There’s something so chic about wooden blinds. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a rainy, dull corner of London; pull these down and you could be in a Bali getaway. John Lewis offers wooden Venetian blinds in an array of neutral colours including this dark brown stain which would look striking in an all-white bathroom set-up. With a moisture-resistant finish, it’s made to bring a sense of zen to your space.
From £55.
Buy now £55.00, John Lewis
So’Home 120x140cm Scalloped Blackout Blind
Scallops are an interior trend that’s not going anywhere in a hurry - so you may as well embrace it. Bring the pretty frill into your bathroom through your blinds choice; this roller design also comes in pink and offers blackout coverage, so you can expect total, blissful privacy when you need it. Only one size is available - 120 x 140cm.
Buy now £38.25, La Redoute
bluebellgray Lomond Roller Blind, Multi, W61cm
Gentle washes of colour are a soothing addition to bathrooms and offer a way to introduce colour without picking up a paintbrush. This roller blind can be fitted inside the window recess, above it, or even onto the ceiling, offering plenty of options to best suit your space. The chain mechanism that lifts and lowers the blind also can be installed on the left or right-hand side, making it leftie-friendly. If you’re confident, this is an easy DIY job, especially as the purchase includes easy-fit universal brackets.
Buy now £35.00, John Lewis
Sarra (Blackout), Rocket - Roller Blind
Add a splash of colour to your bathroom suite with this warm rust hue available at 24/7 Blinds. The blackout look is perfect for creating a cosy, relaxing vibe when you’re soaking in the tub. Each blind is made to measure and while prices begin at £17.15, why not order a free sample first to see if the look works for you.
Buy now £17.15, 247Blinds
Very Everyday Plain Scalloped Roller Blind
If you’re looking for a chic look, a fancy trim is all the decoration you need to things classic and pared back. Available in four sizes and four trim colours, it’s a good foundation to build on whether you’re a minimalist or maxi-lover. Crafted from polyester, they’re easy to clean making them practical as well as pretty.
Buy now £10.00, Very
Dunelm Terrazzo Moisture Resistant Blue Roller Blind
For the terrazzo look without the expense of forking out for the real thing, why not consider patterned blinds for the bathroom? Dunelm’s blue-themed option is an ideal option and it’s not blackout which means you can enjoy filtered light even when the blind is pulled down. Available in a choice of three sizes.
Buy now £14.00, Dunelm
House of Hackney Floribunda Magna Velvet Blind - Zenith
Frequent blasts of steam and water mean that fresh flowers in the bathroom are, by and large, a no-no. Yet if nothing lifts your spirits like the sight of a colourful bouquet, there is a way to bring the theme to your bathroom.
House of Hackney offers a range of luxe blinds featuring some of its most sought-after patterns including this Floribunda one, which looks almost handpainted. Promising to inject a bountiful range of colour to your space, co-ordinate with your towels and bathroom accessories for a pleasingly polished look.
It’s not cheap, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find this look anywhere else.
Buy now £789.49, House of Hackney
