Sheer shades and zebra shades – also called dual shades – are one of the most ideal choices for privacy in any room. This combination of a privacy protector and light filter will allow you to enjoy your surroundings when it's light, but will also block the outside view .
Lightweight or sheer fabrics, pleated shades, shade screens, mini blinds and window films offer privacy while still allowing some natural light to enter the room. Not only can these window coverings create privacy, they can be attractive ways to decorate a room.
Sheer roller blinds:
They are one of the most versatile blind options out there and a great option for when you want to let the light in, whilst keeping your home private and protected from the eyes of onlookers.
Vertical blinds offer great control for light and privacy. By drawing back the blinds you can let in maximum light, bringing the outdoors in. However, you can easily balance the need for light and privacy by angling the louvres. As well as being ideal for windows, vertical blinds also work well for bi-fold doors.
When considering whether to purchase light filtering or room darkening blinds, many homeowners ask, “Can you see through light filtering blinds at night?” The answer is, thankfully, no. While onlookers may be able to make out diffuse shadows of figures crossing the room, light filtering blinds are not see-through.
Venetian Blinds
Venetian Blind, wood blinds, and faux wood blinds allow to regulate the light and so the privacy.
Blackout roller blinds offer the most privacy, however sacrifice the light. As a happy medium between voile and blackout, we would suggest any of our dim-out fabrics which though do reduce the light, do not block it out completely.
Window blinds—vertical (Venetian blinds) or horizontal slat-type (louvered-type)—are effective at reducing summer heat gain and reducing glare, while providing good daylight indoors.
No, people outside would not be able to see anything of inside, not even movement close to the window, nor the shapes and outlines of things. They would, however, be able to see a diffuse glow of light if you have a reasonably bright light not too far from the window.
Another way to add privacy to your windows without curtains is to choose a privacy or blackout liner to add to your shades. This will increase your level of privacy. A privacy liner will not allow others to see very much from the outside and a blackout will completely block any views from the inside or outside.
Choose window furnishing that can be lined with blockout lining – curtains, roman blinds and roller blinds are best for this. Honeycomb blinds come in a blockout fabric and shutters can also close up nice and tight to block out light. You can also double up on window furnishings - consider having a blind and curtains.
Venetian Blind, wood blinds, and faux wood blinds allow to regulate the light and so the privacy. During the day the slack can be opened to let the light in, conserving some sort of privacy. During the night, when you turn your light on, you can close the slack and leave lights and the rest of the world out.
More privacy: by turning the blinds up, you limit the amount of visibility space directed towards the room. People won't be able to see inside when passing by.
Zebra blinds, also called dual blinds, are a modern roller blind alternative to horizontal blinds. Consisting of alternating horizontal opaque and sheer fabric stripes, these blinds transition from day to night easily.
Cellular shades, or honeycomb shades, are one of the most energy efficient window coverings you can buy. They use a series of honeycomb-like cell pockets to trap air around your windows, keeping your rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Thermal lining fabric has a thin, rubberised backing to it and is therefore effective at reducing heat loss. Blackout lining has an additional acrylic layer to prevent light passing through the fabric.
Heat Blocking Curtains and Drapes
Darker-colored drapes trap more heat inside, while lighter-colored drapes reflect light. Generally, light-colored drapes with a lining are best for cooling your home.
Want to enjoy restful sleep in the middle of the day? Turn your blinds up. This direction is better for improved privacy too, as minimized gaps between the slats don't allow curious passersby to view the inside of the house. To let in a small amount of natural light, it's best to turn your blinds down and close them.
If the window is on the ground floor, the blind should be closed slats up. Otherwise, people can see in from the floors above. If, however, you are on an upper floor and the slats are up, anyone can see in from the ground floor. For that reason blinds on an upper floor should close slats down.
Shades are much more customizable than blinds. They're available with upgraded fabric collections, fabric wrapped valances to cover hardware, fabric fold styles, fabric liners and lift systems like top-down/bottom-up, cordless or motorized.
In some instances, they may even boost your home's resale value. So, we can confidently say, plantation shutters are still in style. And they'll remain in style for years to come. Here are a few ideas of how you can make this timeless window treatment work with your home.
If you can't invest in curtains, consider blinds or window films that darken the space. Be sure your curtains are closed each night, and keep them shut tight using clips. Invest in a good sleep mask. While you might find some cute or attractive masks, look instead for comfort and function.
Draperies and Curtains
Draperies are a classic way to block the light in a bedroom. Blackout liners applied to the backs make them opaque, and they won't add significantly to the cost. For greater flexibility consider pairing a translucent curtain with a separate blackout curtain, mounted back to back.