I have had these hanging for a few days now and they really make my kitchen look brighter! They are pretty thin and semi see through so you wouldn't want these if you needed more privacy as I feel like you would be able to see through them when the lights are on inside. During the day, it lets light in during the day and having the middle of the window open provides good lighting without the glare in your eye. I've always wanted to try this style and am glad I did! I don't mind being able to kind of see in as the kitchen isn't somewhere we are often during the evenings.