My neighbours could see in – a £5.99 purchase on Amazon has given me privacy
A WOMAN said her neighbours could see into their homes through their ground-floor windows, so she came up with a clever solution.
Rhianna Emily, a DIY enthusiast from the UK, said she had net curtains to protect her privacy but she absolutely hated them.
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So she took them off the market and came up with a better idea. And don’t worry, it’s super affordable.
Not only does Rhianna now have privacy, her windows look fantastic too.
Rhianna posted a photo of her windows on social media to show what she looked like before and after, and many people were impressed.
Post message on DIY on a Budget Officiala closed Facebook group with 2.2 million members, Rhianna shared a click of its windows before the renovation.
She also posted a photo of her windows after the makeover, which is sure to leave you open-mouthed.
The clever DIYer explained: “I had net curtains on my kitchen windows and I hated them.
“So I did something and I LOVED it!!”
Instead of spending hundreds of pounds on blinds, shutters or expensive curtains, Rhianna bought a privacy window film from Amazon.
Such window films start from as little as £5.99 and not only will they increase your privacy, they will also add style to your space.
Rhianna opted for a geometric print, but online you can choose from a variety of colours and designs.
Such self-adhesive cloths offer the perfect balance between privacy and natural light.
Not only are they effective fade away They block unwanted views from outside and block the curious glances of passers-by or neighbors. Plus, they cost a fraction of the price of blinds.
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They are easy to install: all you need to do is cut the film to the desired shape and size.
Then remove the protective film and apply the adhesive firmly to the smooth glass surface with water.
And what makes it even better is that such privacy films are easy to clean and remove.
DIY FANS RESPOND
Social media users were stunned by Rhianna’s window transformation, with many taking to the comments to express their feelings.
Someone said, “Ooh, I love that!”
That is the most beautiful window film I have ever seen!
Facebook user
Another added: “Looks amazing!!!”
A third commented: “I love it, much better than expensive blinds.”
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- Loft conversion – 15% increase
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While someone else wrote: “That is the most beautiful window film I have ever seen! Nothing is worse than the neighbors looking in.”
Meanwhile, another user asked: “Does it block the incoming light?”
To which Rhianna simply confirmed, “No.”
I would really hate not being able to look out my window
Facebook user
However, not everyone was equally enthusiastic about the idea, with many saying they would ‘hate’ not being able to look out of their windows.
One woman stated, “Nice idea, but I would hate it if I couldn’t look out and be curious.”
A second wrote: “I couldn’t handle that.”
While another homeowner explained, “I would really hate not being able to see out of my window.”
