It had venetian blinds when we moved in but they are old and yellowing so need to go.
Window blinds you can see out but not in.
With the blinds tilted up passers by can t see in.
Once lights come on inside the house and it is dark outside you cannot see out but those outside the house will be able to see in.
This option provides greater privacy while still offering access to natural light.
This is not a situation you want to find yourself in especially if you have nosy neighbors.
Before you buy any type of blinds consider how you want to mount them.
I was thinking of magic blinds which let you see out without being seen but i got a sample and they are more cream than white and.
The direction up or down to close blind slats is a matter of personal preference but if you want more privacy tilt them up with the rounded side facing out.
When properly installed it lasts for several years.
We have a large 3 metre window which has a lovely view of the downs in sussex.
First would be our day night shades.
Top down bottom up window treatments can be installed mid window allowing the blind to be lowered down or pulled up.
During the daytime you will be able to see out but harder to see in.
At night it is the other way round.
Solar shades are not designed for privacy.
When the lights are on in your home at night it makes the shades transparent.
Inside mount blinds fit inside the window frame for a neat clean look.
Sunscreen roller blinds let you see out whilst others can t see in.
During the day you can see out but passers by can t see in.
If you would like a window shade that reduces glare while still providing privacy we do have a few options.
This means that you can see out but no one can see in.
Make note for the narrowest width and longest height.
However at night the effect is reversed.
This serves your purpose beautifully but only during the day.
Panels shades and blinds are capable of providing unobstructed views or privacy but they can t manage both at once.
In a pinch the slats of regular blinds can be tilted up to allow in some light while preventing those on the outside from seeing indoors.
When measuring for the inside mount measure in three places for width top middle and bottom.
At night when the light are on in the room it will be easy to see in.
The convex side faces the window creating less space through which to view.