Q - This is my "work-in-progress," 322-sq. foot studio mainly used as a "bunker" for city life, and is occasionally shared with a boyfriend who sleeps over sometimes. The sliding glass dividers are a new addition, and are completely modular (they can closed, completely opened, and can be moved to whichever side)...
I use them to close off the bedroom when I cook one-pot meals in the compact kitchen (partially shown in photo). I chose completely clear glass, as I did not want to make the already small space look even smaller. Also, I did not want to obstruct the natural light from the one and only window.
My question is: How can I give the bedroom more privacy? Curtains are the obvious choice, but are there other lower-maintenance options? Are there non-permanent frosted glass stickers that I can easily put up when guests suddenly come over, and remove after they have left?
Sent by Ingrid
Editor - Ingrid, sounds like you might want something like this static cling window film. We have something similar in our kitchen and it has worked out great at providing privacy where we once had a face to face windows situation with our neighbor. Here are some additional window privacy solutions that might help your situation:
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You could install some motorized blinds hidden behind a soffit but the pipes may be an obstacle.
Or even regular white medium weight sheers on a cable cutain "rod" (like they sell in ikea).
Gorgeous glass sliding doors, by the way :-)
Along the same line as blinds, I was thinking roller shades. It could ruin the clear glass/minimal aesthetic, but it might be more functional than adding and removing window clings all the time. There are some nice Chilwich ones here:
http://www.theshadestore.com/product/roller-shade-chilewich?prcid=845346
If you did decide to go the curtain route, you can get very lightweight/gauzy curtains that are thin enough to really be tucked into a tight space when opened. You wouldn't block any of your light. I'm thinking parachute material thin.
Good Luck!
Already posted this question, last week or the week before!
See also:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/good-questions/how-can-i-give-the-bedroom-more-privacy-good-questions-092009
Maybe she didnt like the answers the last time it was posted?
uhh we saw this already.
Once again raising the question of whether the people who write for this blog actually read it.
haha yea, submitted by 2 different contributors. whatevs, moving on. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20079342
are the most unobtrusive way i have found to hang nice gauzy curtains all the way to thick unbleached muslin and as simple as clip clip clip.
This is a very cool space.
I'm not sure what you want privacy from when you have guests. I can only assume that you feel it's a bit personal for people to see your bed in the open when they visit so I'll go with that.
You may be able to feel quite a bit more comfortable by making your bed up in a different more "finished" way. I understand that it may feel a bit too intimate for people to see the sheets and pillows that you sleep on.
Give this a try, and see how it feels. It will cost you nothing.
Stow the pillows you sleep on out of sight. (It's amazing how small a space you can fold your pillows into)
Pull your duvet up and tuck in all the sides around to give a tight,tailored, upholstered look. Then use decorative pillows at the top of the bed.
If you like it you could invest in a large bolster for finish the top of the bed.
This way your bed will look finely finished and pleasing to the eye, but in now way reflects how you spend time in it.
I hope this helps. This is a great space the way it is, open and airy. Good Luck!
yes. already posted.
You would think that if we are reading this site every day from top to bottom, that the people WORKING here would do the same thing...
electrochromic glass baby! turns dark at the flip of a switch. soooooo sophisticated sexy. $$$$
http://gizmodo.com/190931/electrochromic-glass-instant-darkening
The apt. is gorgeous! I have no idea how to privatize the sleeping area. I know I'm no help, but I had to comment on the space.
Ditto MJR--
...and it still looks to me like a huge shower with a bed inside.
Cool space. What about this idea...permanently frost the bottom half of the glass.
Instead of a permanent frosting, what about those fabulous swedish and french decals? They can stick onto walls and be removed when you no longer want them or want a change. Whatever color or design you chose, they would great on those sliding doors. Lots of people selling them now. But check Modern Wall Graphics for some nice ones.
bepfs: You nailed it. I couldn't quite put my finger on what was wrong with this arrangement before.
Why not mirror the living room side of the glass? That way, you'll get privacy, visually double your living space, and be in the vanguard of resurrecting another '80s trend!