what kind of curtains?

[ellenrr]

I want cafe curtains in my new apt (on ground level).
I want privacy but I also want to let in as much sun/light as possible.

I'm wondering about the white lacy curtains that I see. They provide privacy during day, but in the night, when I have the lights on inside, could people could see in. I would think so.

thanks.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Two sets of curtains...

White lacy ones for the day and behind them blackout for the night.

Not that complicated to set up.

[Curmudgeoness]

2. I would not go with lacy ones if you need privacy.

I have lacy ones in my bathroom, but I also have a window shade to pull down at night. But in my kitchen, I use semi-sheer café curtains that have a lacy look with the embroidery on them, and they do provide privacy. I open them up in the day and close them at night. Remember though, café curtains will never completely cover the windows since part of the window will not be covered. I would not use them in the bedroom or bathroom without a shade to pull down at night.

[ellenrr]

3. thanks. nt

[NMDemDist2]

4. it may be worth putting a film on the glass that will mimic frosted glass

i've used it in bathrooms with good results and frugal too!

[ellenrr]

5. thanks, that's good for the bathroom, but in my case, there are times when I want

to see out.