There are vertical blinds in the Family room that faces the street....I only close them in the Summer to control heat.
The rest of the time I have sheers, leave them closed to distort the view at night, and tie them in various knots during the day to let light in.
Same in Dining room.
I bought a swag valance at G-sale so that is in the bedroom over the mini blinds ...I have let the Holly in front of the window grow up very tall so I can see the sun and greenery without the neighbors seeing in...but close the mini blinds at night.
the boys won't let me decorate their rooms, so mini blinds there...and in their loft upstairs, I have solid white panels over lace....
In kitchen, I have cafe curtains over the doors, and a eyelet swag over a stained glass piece I got a great deal on. you can see me in my kitchen in the night because I can't stand my view blocked....corner lot, no fence, everyone gets to see my kitchen....lol...I'm sure they just love my nightgown too...:laugh: