Install shades or shutters to cover a window in view of the shower ?

Window treatments are the simplest and quickest way to add privacy. Two top choices are a polyester window shade, mounted over the window, or shutters—vertical stiles and horizontal rails made of vinyl, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or faux wood fitted into the window frame itself.

· Shades can be pulled up or lowered with a lift cord that hangs from the top rod to add light and visibility or block it to boost privacy. Plus, shades lack slats through which heat can escape, making them a more insulating, energy-efficient option than shutters.

· Shutters, however, offer a greater degree of light and privacy control. Twisting the tilt bar (a long, stick-like apparatus) moves the slats up and down, altering the angle at which light enters.

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· Whichever option you choose, avoid bamboo shades or wood shutters in showers. They can warp or form mildew or mold with enough exposure to moisture. Also skip curtains, often made of mold-prone organic materials like cotton.