Bedroom Privacy Film

So I’ve been thinking really hard about what to do with the windows in my basement bedroom. I used the old curtain track that was already up and quickly fashioned some interim linen curtains which hung there for a while but as I took the track down to paint the ceiling earlier this summer I decided I didn’t want it up again and what to put up instead?

I had already considered privacy film and rejected the idea because I wanted a softer feeling. Then I thought of scallops. Privacy film but with a softer edge.

 

 

So I rummaged around in my glass cabinet and tried a few different vessels until choosing a tiny bulb vase as my template. Simply traced around it along the grid at the back of the film and then cut out the lengths I needed having pre-measured of course.

 

 

While I was at it painting the ceiling I also did the window frames so my new privacy film go a fresh new start.

 

 

I like that there’s still a small gap of the outside so from inside you can still tell the weather but you can’t really see inside from the outside unless you’re with your nose right at the window.

 

 

This is the view if you crouch down outside (and lets hope no one will do that) and I also redid the quatrefoil one at the smallest of the four windows so they would all be the same.

 

 

Will show you more of what the bedroom looks like so far tomorrow so stay tuned.

Comments

[Jill]

I love that solution! Did you see that somewhere, or did you think of it yourself? It's brilliant.

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

I saw scallopped edges somewhere on something completely different and was inspired by that :)

[Monsterscircus]

Such a great idea and great solution! Nice thinking and Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day

[Linnea]

That is such a fantastic idea... now I need to find a way to use privacy film in my own house... or at least a way to incorporate a scalloped edge! Can't wait to see more of the bedroom - your home projects are such an inspiration to me.

[Hxx]

Perfect x

[Victoria - Elvira Spekulerar]

Så snyggt och fiffigt, jag gillar verkligen dina lösningar på allt och ditt sovrum i källaren är jättefint också.

[Oakblossoms]

That is interesting. I have never seen privacy film before. But, it would help in my own downstairs bedroom. Does it still let the light in?

[MelD]

That is so pretty and a great solution. It occurred to me that if it wasn't quite enough, you could layer 2 or more scallop-edged pieces of the film that would give a slightly shaded effect and thicker privacy protection (like scales).

[May - amycapdet]

Very cool!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

That's a very cool idea!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

It does!

[Rocio Pérez]

What a nice solution!! Congratulations for your blog, I really like it. I've also moved house and I really appreciate all your experiences about how to adapt a home.
Kisses

[devil]

Covering the window is a good idea. The scallop is pretty.

Personally, I'd want the entire window covered just in case someone did crouch outside and peep in. That's never happened to me (that I know of) but it's happened to a few of our neighbors.

[Carolin]

This was a really good idea, great solution, practical and beautiful.

[claudia@machenundtun]

i still think sleeping in the basement is a bit strange :-) but with these lovely scallops you´ve found a great solution for your windows!!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

Eeek! Luckily that person wouldn't see any of the bed with me in it but only the wall facing it so I think I'm OK :).

[Projectpalermo]

What a great idea! Reminds me of your entryway rug with the rounded corner - a simple customization that adds character.

[Giulia]

Lovely finish, just makes it a little different.

[Norma]

Do you have a previous post on how to make that shelf? I like that a lot and can't wait to see the rest of the room.

[Jen]

Such a simple, pretty solution! I love the way this makes the window look a little softer and sweeter. I'm always drawn to straight, geometric lines. It's a problem because my things start to look too harsh and severe. I'm definitely going to save this idea!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

I bought this one but I made the one we have in the den. Check it out here: http://chezlarsson.com/myblog/2011/01/building-a-picture-ledge.html

[Michelle]

Hi Benita!

I thought you might love this site...

http://catalogliving.net/

and this video!!!

http://youtu.be/Ib3Duz_6a9M

[moni]

And I think it's a pity, that you don't have there curtains any more. I love the look of the film, but long curtains in two sides of the bed would give the basement more soft character of a badroom and would make it look higher (it's less than 2,5m, isn't it?)

[moni]

bEdroom, of course!
;)

[Loretta]

Fantastic solution. It looks really lovely!

[elisa]

sweet solution. anyway, let them look ;)

x

[Melissa]

I love privacy film, it is inexpensive, let's the light in and is unobtrusive, and this is a fantastic idea with the pretty scalloped edge! I love it!!!!!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

If you check the post after this one you will see that I already have long curtains along a whole wall.

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

I know of Catalog Living :).
Off to check out the You Tube link now!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

Hahahaha

[devil]

Oh, never mind! I just noticed in the next entry that the windows are waaaaay over your bed. My brain faded when I saw this (yesterday) and I was thinking that these windows were lower/closer to your bed.

Sorry. Derp.

Seeing it again I think if anyone was coming close to look they'd just be admiring the scallop. :)

[Michelle]

We want to see pics of you and Wille doing the dance walk from your next trip to NYC. All the kool kids r doin' it!

[Benita ~ Chez Larsson]

We have to then, don't we?!

[Bernadette @ B3HD]

Love the scalloped edge you did. Totally cute and simple detail.

[Michelle]

You will have to spend some time before your next trip, getting your "moves like Jagger" down, just in case...

http://youtu.be/4BHrm_IAadM

I love this guy! LOL!

[jja]

Much better then the linen curtains! I guess yopu also get more daylight now.