BETTER than expected!!! I get gentle, filtered sunlight when I want it and then privacy at night by closing the blinds completely. (I can easily raise and lower the blinds with the chain.) They look stunning from the street as well. I got three for a bay window in my 200 year old house and the effect is way more than I expected - they look custom!

My cats can still look out and "protect" my home without clawing at curtains or narrow slatted blinds. Very happy with my purchase.