Privacy, shade, and tasteful what more could you ask or? We didn't want to screen in our whole back porch ick; however, we did need to tame the sun light on one end of the porch and add a touch of privacy from our neighbors. This Roller Shade did everything we needed while still looking tasteful and hiding away nicely when not needed. A great purchase and addition to our home and I don't have to enjoy the woodland critters playing in my backyard thru a screened porch.