ood options for light and privacy challenges are pleated shades or a roman blind, with a top down feature. The top of these coverings go down, to allow light in and a view to the outside but still maintains privacy while covering the bottom part of the window. A pleated shade can also be pulled up and visually disappear to maintain an unobstructed view of the outside. When a roman blind is pulled up it makes a self-valance, which is pretty in itself.

vertical treatment is the best covering for light and privacy. A vertical vain wrapped in a sheer fabric is now available. The fabric hides the vane and gives a soft look to the window while allowing for control of outside light and privacy.

f you require complete darkness a covering that is set into the window with a black out liner would be a good solution. A pleated shade, a roller blind or a roman blind would be good options. In a north-facing window the above coverings would help insulate against cold temperatures and allow a lot of light in when they were drawn up.

olours can be coordinated or matched to the wall, window frame or furnishings. You could choose a colour from a nearby accent wall or surrounding furniture. The covering placed on a window with a neutrally painted wall would then be very eye catching.

two-inch wood blind could be matched to the woodwork of the window with the solution that is best for them.

e would be happy to share more easy, decorative solutions so let us frame your view.

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