As an interior design expert with years of experience helping urban dwellers reclaim privacy, I've seen the resurgence of 70s-inspired weaves and macramé transform awkward sightlines. These make excellent decorative screens to conceal vis-à-vis windows. Choose a ready-made wall hanging—like this Etsy gem—or craft your own using wool yarns in complementary shades. Start with a wooden dowel slightly longer than your window width (+20 cm). Cut wool threads to 1.50 m (or longer for taller windows). Double each thread and secure with lark's head knots along the dowel until fully covered (leave 5 cm on each end). Thread a long wool strand under the dowel and through the loops using a needle, then slide out the dowel. Tighten the loops onto the main thread. Trim the ends with scissors for a tapered finish. Hang it flanking the window for instant style and seclusion.
Pictured: Wall hanging by Slow Down Productions on Etsy, €72, etsy.com.
For tight spaces, flexible hanging partitions offer a smart, customizable fix. Ceiling hooks paired with PVC tiles that snap together like puzzle pieces create a seamless barrier. Personalize with photo prints, artistic illustrations, or geometric patterns to match any decor.
Flexible tile partition by Ixxi, from €24.90 per 60 x 40 cm panel.
Typically used on balconies, reed rolls deliver a breezy, natural look indoors too—at a fraction of the cost. Select 1.50 m height for privacy without sacrificing light; trim as needed. Secure to the window base or railing with wire on both sides for a quick, effective screen.
Bamboo reed roll, H 150 x W 300 cm, €15.90, Castorama.
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