Privacy is so important—especially in 2018. Unfortunately, we homeowners need to think about more than just our comfort; we have to be constantly mindful of our surroundings, our neighbors, and the potential for a less-than-safe situation.
Maybe you don’t often think about the importance of keeping your home life protected from view—but, you may want to if you would describe yourself or your living situation as one of the following:
- Single resident
- All-female residents
- A family with children
- A single resident or family which lives in a population-dense neighborhood
- Home located far away from the next-door neighbor
- Poorly lit street
- Bedrooms visible from street
I have worked with hundreds of homeowners in the Wynnewood, PA area who ask the same question: how can I best protect my/my family’s/my children’s privacy at our home? Fortunately, there are many ways to increase the privacy in your home and the team here at Blinds & Drapery Showroom have a few tips for you!
Install privacy shades or blinds
Huge windows in the bedrooms and lots of natural light in your bathroom are ideal; however, without proper window coverings in Wynnewood, PA, you could leave yourself and your family members exposed and vulnerable to passersby, onlookers, and bad-doers. Privacy shades through Blinds & Drapery Showroom are the perfect solution. We can look at top-down-bottom-up options, wood, faux wood, blackout, and light-filtering options! Note: this doesn’t apply only to the windows in your home, it also applies to the doors, too—if they also have windows on them.
Plant extra greenery
Large trees and bushes are great for providing you and yours a bit more seclusion. Though, we don’t advise you plant these directly next to windows for a few reasons:
- You could provide a hiding place for intruders to lurk, undetected
- You create a comfortable place for critters to make into their homes—you don’t need that right outside your window
- You could block the natural light from flooding through your window and brightening your space
Frost your windows
This is an especially popular window option for the bathroom or entryway if you prefer to replace the glass in your windows.
Build a fence
As much as you may love your neighbors, it’s ok to love your own space and privacy more. Further, a fence protects your yard from little kids cutting across it to catch the bus and potentially ruining your flower beds!
At Blinds & Drapery Showroom, we would be honored to work with you and help you to choose the right window blinds, shades, or curtains for your home. As great as your neighbors and neighborhood may be—you need to give your home a quick evaluation and determine if your home could benefit from some of these privacy tips. Give our team a call soon!
Blinds & Drapery Showroom | 1247 W Chester Pike | Havertown, PA 19083 | 610.853.0900