When shopping for curtains, blinds, or window treatments, one phrase causes more confusion than almost any other: “translucent light blocking.” Many people assume translucent means sheer. Others expect total darkness. In reality, translucent materials sit in the middle—and they come in three distinct levels. Understanding these levels helps you control daylight, privacy, glare, and heat … Read more
What Are Café Curtains? Café curtains are short window curtains designed to cover only the lower half of a window. They leave the top portion uncovered, allowing natural light to flow in while providing privacy at eye level. You’ll most often see them in kitchens, cafés, bathrooms, and street-facing rooms where full curtains would feel … Read more
Can People See Through Curtains? The Short, Honest Answer Yes—people can sometimes see through curtains, especially at night. Whether someone can see inside depends on fabric type, curtain opacity, color, lighting contrast, distance, and angle. Sheer and light-colored curtains allow visibility, while lined, thermal, and blackout curtains block it. That simple answer hides a lot … Read more