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onthematleavecountdown · 16/09/2015 12:21

Have bought a new house, front door is dark wood and similar to this style of glass pane layout. The previous owner had an awful flowery net curtain hanging over it which despite being hideous served its function.

What do your think I should do instead? I've thought about separate venetians for the top and bottoms sections, top and bottom voiles, a door curtain even.

Im just not sure. Help.

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onthematleavecountdown · 16/09/2015 12:36

Oops pick ondoor would help

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munchkinmaster · 16/09/2015 12:38

You can get a film which would obscure the glass and turn it opaque

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absolutelynotfabulous · 16/09/2015 12:38

If the glass is clear, could you frost it with a spray?

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leccybill · 16/09/2015 12:39

Yeah I'd just opaque it out with some film from B&Q and then get a new door at a later date. Don't like the though of all that glass from a safety and security point of view.

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onthematleavecountdown · 16/09/2015 14:13

Ooh I like the idea of a spray or film as it is clear glass. I feel a bit uneasy people bring able to see straight through so this is prob the best option. Ta.

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wowfudge · 18/09/2015 13:46

If it's cold in Winter due to all that glass, you can fit a portiere rod to the top of the door which lifts the curtain out of the way when the door is opened.

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ArtyBat · 18/09/2015 13:55

For a quick fix you could cut some tinfoil to the size of the window panes, wipe over one side of the foil with a very damp cloth, then place it, wet side to the glass, and smooth it down.
This will hold it to the glass for as long as you need. Then when you've found the permanent alternative you need, simply peel the foil from the glass, dry the window and you're good to go.

I saw this tip on another MN thread last year, tried it out in a friends bathroom whilst she was decorating, and it was brilliant.

Obviously, it does cut light out, but it depends what you need more for now - light or privacy.

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IssyStark · 18/09/2015 14:25

If you decide to frost, I'd got for the film and not the spray. The people before use sprayed the glass in the fanlight on the door and it is all blotchy, not a good look.

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