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Recommend me an external bathroom door - maximum light but no naked silhouettes at night

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GruffaIo · 31/07/2025 10:14

Our house has a loft conversion bathroom that has a door going onto a flat roof. We thought about just blocking up the door but it does let a lot of light in and it seems useful to keep in case we either want to use the flat roof as a balcony / seating area or just to have as a further emergency exit.

The current door is clear so permanently has a blind down inside the house so the neighbours can't see in.

We would like a secure external door suitable for a bathroom (composite?) that lets in lots of light but doesn't show naked bodies to neighbours either during the day or at night. Is there such a thing? Any recommendations gratefully received.

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caramac04 · 31/07/2025 10:17

Look at satin glass. I have that in the top of my back door The light it lets in is more than the clear but small panel Georgian style did.
When I replace my hall inner door I shall have satin glass. It’s nice and smooth for a streamlined look too.

caramac04 · 31/07/2025 10:24

This is from the inside of my door. You can see a beaded curtain hooked to one side and notice the height of the fence a slab’s distance away from the door.
You might consider a wooden trellis arch with plant pits either side.

Recommend me an external bathroom door - maximum light but no naked silhouettes at night
GruffaIo · 31/07/2025 10:26

Thank you very much @caramac04 . I've never heard of satin glass before. I will have to see what might be available.

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Ilovemyshed · 31/07/2025 10:28

I would do a full glazed door but opaque satin glass.

caramac04 · 31/07/2025 10:46

I like the 4 panel idea as it breaks up any possible shadow.
I do like one single pane as fewer ledges to dust #imalazycow

Geneticsbunny · 31/07/2025 16:31

You could do clear glass and put window film on it? Then you can make if more or less obscured pretty easily if needed.

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