Professional project guide
Planning Privacy in Window-Treatment Design
Privacy changes between day and night. A sheer or screen may limit inward views in daylight yet become insufficient after internal lights are switched on, requiring a second closing layer.Why it matters at project stage
Privacy depends on storey, neighbouring buildings, approach distance and hours of use as well as fabric density. The desired outward view belongs in the same scenario.
Information required
Map daytime and night-time viewing conditions, critical sightlines, outward-view priorities, lighting, occupancy, required layers and ease of operation.
Reaching a project decision
Use separate layers where daytime filtering and night-time closure demand different behaviours. Review samples at the window and interpret published transmission data with the actual installation.
Coordination through delivery
Check sightlines with the interior lighting, façade and furniture arrangement. Carry the agreed privacy scenario into the track and controls design.
Project checklist
Points to resolve in the project
- Were day and night assessed separately?
- Is the outward-view objective defined?
- Were critical sightlines checked?
- Is a second layer required?
- Is operation straightforward?
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