I’d start by improving the view with some lattice and landscaping, plus some serious cleaning up. Then see if you need anything at all at this window.

So you've got 3 problems - Sun/heat, view and no light. 1st thing I'd do is get window film for temp. control. 2nd thing is upgrade the lighting in your kitchen and over your sink. Then decide on window treatment.

ETA - Anglo has a good point. Can you do something outside to hide/camouflage the stuff?

Well, the windows have a thermal break (barrier) and are filled with Argon gas. I asked the company before we bought them if we could put a film on the kitchen window, and they said it would void the warranty which is a lifetime warranty including replacing glass.

The heat is the main reason I will keep the window treatment closed. I don't care about the view since that is construction stuff under an RV carport that the contractor is using. I can't do anything about the view unless I bring in a backhoe and bulldozer to terrace the ground and remove all the trees all the way to the road. There is an 8 ft drop which is the dirt wall you see. Someday maybe.

I have plenty of light. Those are two new can lights above the sink. I just don't want to block the light with a window treatment that sticks out.

Cleaning up the view will in NO way stop direct sunlight coming in through a window. This is a secluded, country, lakehouse.

Maybe I was not clear...but I thought I was.

My only request is to have help with a window treatment.

Would an awning on the outside of the house help?

Solar shades! My kitchen faces the west and gets really warm in the afternoon, and I didn't want regular blinds or curtains. The light still filters through, but they block the heat. I just bought the cheaper off the shelf blinds, nothing fancy, and I'm really happy with them.

The narcissist in me says to put a mirrored film.

What about an exterior mounted remote controlled solar shade? You still get light but it blocks the heat, the view would be softened.

I would erect some kind of a screen, out a ways from the house, to block that view:

Shutters or solar shades will be your best options.

If you go with shutters, I wouldn't recommend real wood unless you are going to be extremely careful with splashing of water. Shutters are available in faux wood and vinyl, but then you are limited on colors.

Solar shades would be the easiest and least expensive option. Go with a 1% openness (so it's not completely blackout). This option will block the view, block the heat, and be easy to clean and maintain. If water splashes, all you do is wipe off the shade.

aktillery9, thanks. I like them too, but I have not found any that I like.

suedonim75 & L and L window fashions, thanks. I didn't think about the wood finish so I think roller shades would be best.

I don't care about the view. The contractor will be here for a while so it will get cleaned up eventually. It can't be seen from the road.