Roller blinds. You can have them made, or make them yourself (You Tube). You can make them of oil cloth, fabric that has a vinyl surface, or have fabric coated with a vinyl surface. Outdoor fabric stains like any other. I'd go with the roller blinds.

blenheimnewzealand, by making her own, she has just about every color, pattern and texture available to her, but preassembled is a great option!

Vinyl roller blinds are always a great option as suggested above.

I would suggest you consider adapting the concept of Japanese Noren curtains (see image below) to your needs. You can easily install hooks on the fascia of your roof, the outer trim of the roof over your windows, and hang wooden dowels with little curtains. Given your photos, I believe the right curtain length to block the line of sight from across the backyard is between 18" and 24".

Try this first, get two or three poster boards from you local supply store. Get a small ladder, be careful and make sure there is someone else around to help you, and using thumb tacks, put up some two or three poster boards across the rim of your roof. Go back inside and look. Can you see your neighbors? Can you see your garden? If needed then go back outside with scissors and trim the poster boards shorter.

Once you are pleased with the look and effect, go shopping for fabrics. Here the sky is the limit. You can use cotton or blends knowing they will need to be replaced in a year or two depending on your weather. You can select semitransparent shade cloth or canvas and stencil a design on them. You could get really creative and instead of a straight line on the bottom, you could cut them so you have a soft rolling scallop or wave across the length of the curtains.

You can even check with a sign company, either local or on the web, for the cost of a 20' by 24" banner, printed with any image or quote you like and install that across the overhang. You can have them make it with grommets on the top alone, for example.

I hope this helps. Cheers!

I like cordless blinds over my sink so there are no strings to get into the dish water. You can simply use one finger to lift them out of the way when you are working at the sink. You might also consider installing one-way film on those windows, if you want more privacy.

I will look at these ideas. Only problem with vinyl is it can look plasticy, and production and use of vinyl is still considered not so great environmentally. Correct this if you know some good facts.

Is it possible to raise your garden fence height instead ? Such a shame not to feel free to enjoy your view as you wish with those lovely big windows.

Or maybe extend the conifers I believe they can be planted when they're pretty high. Bamboos can grow up to 10ft a year. Ivy, clematis or hops on a lattice, these grow fast too. There must be some solutions here, maybe this houzz link can give you some cool ideas : [privacy screens[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/fencing-screen-to-hide-neighbors-house-phbr0lbl-bl~l_38738)

p.s. I was for decoenthusiaste's idea of one way film but all i can google find is mirror effect which is obviously not so great as birds may fly into it and kill themselves making you unhappy and probably extremely unpopular with certain neighbors.

I like magada's ideas, to be honest. You get light through those wonderful windows, it would be great to use a fence, pergola, or plants outside to get te privacy.

Fence would be best, plants will grow and block the view/light, without weekly maintenance/ pruning.

I do have a clematis growing. Problem is that two neighbors are up the hill from us and can see down into our kitchen, so fence has to be about 7 - 8 feet tall. Neighbors are nice, just want to maybe walk around in pajamas and feel private. Guess I could do a lattice extender. Magada's link to privacy screens showed plants on top of a fence. Maybe that can be nice. Oh, and next-door neighbors dislike fences, so expense would be all ours. All your ideas are getting me thinking - Thank you!!

There are a million window films that can do the trick. Contact a local company that makes commercial signage to see what is available.

I like my bamboo shades, they come in different styles, matchsticks & roll up like roman shades. Uv film the windows.

Don't need sun - UV protection - we are in Seattle area! - need more sun.

Still need uv protection & furnishings.

These are roller blinds that have a woven look and feel like fabric but are made of polypropylene and can be wiped down. They have some sheerness depending on the color (lighter shades are more sheer). When down, some light still comes in. At night from the outside you might see a little movement inside but you can't tell what anyone is doing. This pattern is sold by many different companies. There is a continuous cord so no strings. There are several options for the top cassette or no cover at all if you don't like the one we have.

Do they give off gases?

I believe I saw these at one time; will look into them. Polypropylene is a safe environmentally sound product.Thank you.