[BigSteph]

I was having a hard time following this thread at first. I grew up a son of a general contractor and worked the trades as a helper in my teen years. I've been a DIY person ever since. I never knew these side panels were called sidelights/sidelites. I was fixated on actual lights on the side shining in.

Anyway, good to learn something new.

[donnar216]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I need ideas for the front door sidelights that allow light during daytime and privacy at night. The sidelights are pretty so I don’t want to cover with privacy film.

Did you put something on yours that you like and, if so, what vendor did you use?

Thanks!!

I made small Roman shades that everyone seems to like. I’m not a professional but we can talk if you’d like. You can email me at donnar216@hotmail.com

[nancyre]

see if ODL add on blinds are made in your size

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by donnar216

I made small Roman shades that everyone seems to like. I’m not a professional but we can talk if you’d like. You can email me at donnar216@hotmail.com

Thank you for showing us the pictures. That is a practical solution and a beautiful, elegant look for sidelights.

[butlerism]

Put clothes on.
lol

I made stained glass inserts for my sidelights. Used clear glass to let the light in but selected glass that was textured. Even put in a couple of small 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch diamonds that are clear so I can see who is at the door. The sidelights are even made to accept the frame! Looks great and something unique to you.

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by patfla06

I need ideas for the front door sidelights that allow light during daytime and privacy at night. The sidelights are pretty so I don’t want to cover with privacy film.

Did you put something on yours that you like and, if so, what vendor did you use?

Thanks!!

I'm a bit confused. It sounds like you already have sidelights with a design you don't want changed, but want a way to add privacy when you want to. If that's the issue, I would suggest looking into adding another pane onto them with the ability to flip on a low level electrical charge which makes the window opaque. I've seen it on TV but admit I know little else about it, whether it could be done, or cost. Here's a link I just found. Switchable Glass | Privacy Glass | Smartglass International Good luck finding what you're looking for.

[DaleDivine]

Yes, Check out Perry's.

[patfla06]

Thanks for all the great ideas!!

[bruce213]

Google amazon wallpaper for windows.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by SUENRAN

I made stained glass inserts for my sidelights. Used clear glass to let the light in but selected glass that was textured. Even put in a couple of small 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch diamonds that are clear so I can see who is at the door. The sidelights are even made to accept the frame! Looks great and something unique to you.

That sounds great. Could you please post a photo?

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Perry’s Decorative Glass in La Plaza Grande. They’ve installed thousands of door, side light and overhead window treatments in The Villages. I’m sure they could come up with a design to meet your needs. They did our front door and side lights in a design which would meet your objectives perfectly.

Thanks for the reply. We are headed up there today.

[batty444]

I purchased a custom made accordion pleated blind that I push up during the day and pull at night...works beautifully.