How do I get light and air into my room without losing privacy?

Question

My apartment window faces another apt window adjacent to mine, so if I open my window/curtain the other apt can see into my room, and I don't like that. However, I want to be able to get a breeze and air (particularly in summer) and also be able to get natural sunlight. Any ideas without having to compromise privacy?

Answer 1

Get a venetian blind (horizontal slats) and tilt them at 45 degrees. The other party won't be able to see in, but you will be able to look up to the sky. Place a reflective surface where the sunlight falls - a coffee table or polished floor, and the light will bounce around the room.

An alternative would be to stick frosted sticky-back-plastic on the glass.

Answer 2

You could get some holland blinds made from a finely perforated fabric, these will let light and air in and as long as outside is darker than inside you'll have privacy, you'll also need to have curtains or another solid blind because when you have your light on at night time people will be able to see in when using just the perforated. With this fabric you will also be able to see out without them seeing in. Here in Australia this fabric is commonly known as Viewscreen or Extraview. Alternatively you could try some shiffon drapes but again you'll need something heavy for nightime.

This is the link for an Australian manufacturer but it should help explain to your local supplier.

http://www.accentblinds.com.au/Products/sunscreen.aspx

Answer 3

try placing a sogie screen in front of the window and the screening is obscure