No opening on the outside, your bathroom gives you a hard time while you are looking for simple ideas to arrange it without big work? Here are the best tips for creating a functional, pleasant and bright space, even without window.
A Window -free bathroom Can be quite pleasant and bright on a daily basis. How ? Thanks to a few simple and inexpensive tips: adapting the decor to the shape of the room or choosing effective solutions against humidity, for example.
What decor tips for a window without window?
There are different decorative tips to bring natural light To a window without windows while increasing the feeling of space:
- Choose Clear furniture elements To create a light and bright atmosphere.
- Bet on light colors for them wallsTHE soil and the ceiling from your bathroom.
- Opt for a glass shower wall For your shower to allow the light to circulate.
- Replace your full door with a opaque glass door.
Note: if the configuration of your bathroom allows, you can completely install a canopy As a partition for optimal brightness.
What lighting in a window without window?
Good light in a windowless bathroom is essentially based on lighting. This is why it is essential to choose the lighting adapted to your needs and your room.
- THE Ceiling lights or recessed spots are sure values for good diffusion of light provided that they are arranged in strategic places: in the center of the room for the ceiling lamp and in the most demanded locations for spots like the top of the sink for example.
- THE Fixed or articulated wall lights are ideal to benefit from a light source according to your needs.
- THE LED ribbons allow them to bring a modern and design touch adaptable to all types of desires and needs.
Note: even if you find your bathroom relatively dark, do not succumb to the call of white or too lively lighting which would be more aggressive than pleasant.
What color for a window without window?
Of the clear shades are to be favored for a window without windows in order to bring maximum light to the room. White,, beige,, cream,, light gray and pastel tones (water green,, sky blue,, pale pink…) For your walls and tiles are highly recommended to obtain good clarity in your room.
On the floor side, do not hesitate to draw in the same type of color or choose a Clear wood imitation coating At the warm rendering.
Note: a white ceiling In a window without window accentuates the feeling of space.
Who does not say a window necessarily says not or little ventilation in your bathroom. Also, in order to avoid humidity problems, you can turn to simple and inexpensive solutions:
- Install a VMC To evacuate the moisture to the outside in an optimal way.
- Arrange a humidity absorber in your room.
- Avoid drying your laundry in your bathroom so as not to accentuate the moisture feeling.
- Regularly renew the air by leaving the door of your open bathroom (after each shower for example).
You can also proceed Detalonnage of the door of your bathroom (consisting in shortening the lower part of the door of a few centimeters) to have permanent ventilation and little visible to the eye.
What plants in a window without window?

Do not hesitate to punctuate the decoration of your bathroom without window of plants To offer a beautiful natural rendering that will contrast with the clear notes chosen for your walls and your furniture. Be aware, however, that some species are more likely to flourish in humidity and darkness as is the case with fernfrom theorchid or Calathea.