Introduction
William J. Bennet, author and politician remarked “A home is a refuge from storms – all sorts of storms”. We could not agree more. Don’t we all crave for a few moments of quiet and solitude at the end of a long day- where we can be one with ourselves, away from all the hullabaloo around? As we navigate through life, finding such moments of peace and quiet has become quite challenging.
Our homes are our safe havens- where we can escape the hardships and unpleasantness of the outside world, unwind, recharge, and regenerate ourselves. Therefore, it is important to ensure that our apartments are safe and there is enough privacy, irrespective of whether you live alone or with roommates and family.
In this blog, we are going to delve into the importance of privacy in our apartments and suggest some practical tips and suggestions on how to enhance privacy in our apartments.
WHY IS PRIVACY IMPORTANT?
- Security: The foremost reason why we need privacy in our apartments is because of security concerns. Privacy ensures that only we have access to our belongings and it protects us from unwanted intrusions and theft. It gives us a sense of security.
- Freedom: Privacy in our apartments gives us the chance to live our own lives, and to live by rules set by us according to our own comfort and convenience. We can be truly ourselves without the fear of other’s judgments and opinions.
- Healthy Relationships: Privacy in our apartments ensures that we can spend quality time with our family and loved ones. It enables us to have open and meaningful conversations that foster deeper connections and healthy relationships between family members.
- Personal Space: Privacy also ensures that we have our own personal space where we can unwind, do the things we love, and truly recharge our minds and souls. Be it for exercising, meditation, or something as simple as lying down with our favourite music on, don’t we all crave some privacy?
- Mental Peace: To be under public scrutiny at all times is taxing, especially when you live in a society where unsolicited opinions and unwarranted intrusions exist in abundance. Privacy gives us much needed solitude and mental peace where we can pursue our hobbies and self-care freely.
WAYS TO ENHANCE PRIVACY IN OUR APARTMENTS
- Installing privacy blinds and shades in our balconies and windows
While large window panes and balconies look great and allow sufficient natural light into our homes, it might be one of the most significant areas through which your privacy might be compromised- especially at night with lights inside your rooms on.
Therefore, we need to be extra careful when it comes to decorating our windows and balconies. Privacy blinds and shutters are a great option because while it prevents outside gaze, it does not restrict airflow.
Additionally, we can also use non-transparent curtains such that the view from outside is effectively blocked. Placing pots with tall plants also works great when it comes to protecting the view from outside. Allusion blinds are also a great option if you do not want to compromise on natural light.
- Installing tinted window panes for privacy
Installing tinted window panes might be one of the easiest ways to ensure privacy. It is one of the most affordable options as well. It blocks out light and outside gaze and is easy to install as well.
It becomes particularly important to install tinted window panes when you have apartment windows that face other apartment blocks or the front part of the property. However, one must be careful so that the tinted window pane does not block the view from inside.
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- Securing computers and Wi-Fi networks to protect privacy
With all the advancement in technologies, breach of privacy through computers and the internet has unfortunately become a major concern. Therefore, it is important to secure our computers as well as Wi-Fi networks.
Change the default password of your Wi-Fi router into a strong, unique password. Do keep in mind, that you need to change your password at a certain interval to make it more secure.
Additionally, keep your software and operating systems updated. You can also install a reputable Virtual Private Network(VPN) service on your computer and other devices to encrypt your internet traffic and protect your online activities from being monitored by others.
- Using room dividers or book cases for privacy
If you share your apartment with roommates and have common living areas, getting your own private time and space can be tricky. The pandemic was a great reminder of how important privacy is when all of us were lodged inside our homes disconnected from the outside world.
Using room dividers, bookcases or decorative screens can be a great option to maintain privacy. It not only ensures privacy but can also be effective décor items if used well.
We get plenty of options for such items on online shopping websites. Alternatively, if you are willing to spend some money, you can get it custom-made according to your size and design requirements.
- Invest in a good lock system and secure entry points
These days, smart locks are a great way to control access and privacy remotely, giving an added layer of convenience and security.
You also need to ensure that entry points are secured by proper locks and security measures. Installing a peephole in the front door is extremely crucial. One can also opt for security cameras and video doorbells to ascertain who is outside before answering the door.
- Soundproofing for privacy
If you live in an apartment, you probably have instances of waking up to your neighbour’s loud conversations in the hallway or to a crying toddler. These things are unavoidable and are a common occurrence because we live in such close quarters.
One way to soundproof your apartment is by filling empty spaces with furniture. It would also help in protecting your privacy by preventing sound from bouncing off the walls. Soundproofing materials attached to walls are also an effective option.
- Respectful communication about your own privacy
It is extremely important to have open and respectful communications with your neighbours and roommates about your privacy expectations. We need to clearly state and mutually agree to respect each other’s privacy for peaceful and harmonious co-existence.
Establishing clear and respectful boundaries with both neighbours and roommates goes a long way.
CONCLUSION
Privacy is dear to us and there are so many ways to protect privacy in our apartments, ranging from inexpensive to really high-end pricey solutions. These will provide you with varying levels of privacy. Irrespective of what you prefer to protect your privacy, it is extremely important to be mindful and cautious yourself. You need to ensure that the property is secured and well-maintained, devoid of any intrusions. So, next time someone rings your doorbell asking for help or trying to sell a product, you might want to rethink responding to that.
About Protech Group
We at Protech always attempt to deliver the best properties to you with our great efforts and innovative ideas to build the ideal apartments with the best comfort and luxury in your own Guwahati city. Protech Group, with over 18 years of experience, comes with the new project of Protech Pride which is located in Bagharbari in Guwahati. To get your dream home with all the smart amenities you can reach out to us at Protech Group. To know more about us, you can click here.