Obscuring glass

[rjm2k]

We are looking to change all the doors upstairs in our property, we want a door with 2 glazed panels in the bathroom to allow natural light onto the landing. The doors we have chosen (white versions of Oak doors we have downstairs) come with either clear or "forbes" glass. The forbes glass is obscured apart from a clear band around the outer edge. I'm wondering if we are to obscure with either film or spray, would it be easier/better to start from an already partially obscured panel, or a clear panel? I have a feeling the panels are beveled slightly so that could limit us to spray rather than film.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[pinenot]

You can apply a decal to achieve this, but remember if the room is lit, outlines may be discernible i.e. privacy not guaranteed...pinenot

 

[OwainDIYer]

If the bathroom wall isnt loadbearing and you can take the door opening up to the ceiling then you can have a fixed fanlight, which as it's above eye-level (unless you have very tall people in the family) can be clear glazed.

 

[rjm2k]

Thanks to both, I did think about a fanlight but the bathroom has coving which would be in the way so decided a door would be easier. I've seen similar doors where you really can't see anything on the other side.

 

[alan333]

Can you buy your new doors unglazed and get them glazed with whatever you want?