I also forgot to note that this window does not open! Another pic of the area, and the space opposite the window:

I like the idea of something we can lower from the top down to keep light- and yes the kids can only peer in from the bottom. Also thinking a well placed bench and some large potted plants will help too!

We have to clean the outside of the window daily... nose and fingerprints haha :)

Well, they'll probably climb up on the bench! If it's mostly daytime privacy needed there, you could also look at reflective film. It will block the view inside as long as it's brighter outside than inside. So at night, if you have lights on inside, people can see through it on the outside. If you have a bright porch light, it might provide some reflection, even at night. Here's a window similar to yours with the frosted film only on the bottom panes. Reflective film would be less noticeable.

Thanks! I wondered about a film- or even tinting?

If we did a shade that we could lower from top down... material or style suggestions?

What about something on the half wall ...a carved screen of open work?..to allow light but an obstructed view...or covering the windows with plantation shutters that are arranged with shutters aimed at ceiling?...any thing that only covers the bottom of the window will still allow a view to curious adults ....thru the top...

If I were doing a bottom up shade, I'd probably just do a cordless cellular type, in a light fabric that would still let light shine through a bit. Your window is so pretty, I'd want it to be very minimalist.

It is just one window. Splurge and get a remote operated top-down/bottom-up cordless shade.

I'd leave the window uncovered and jump for joy that my son had friends who were coming over to play rather than sitting alone in front of their computers for hours playing Fortnite.

The top-down shades will still have chords that are visible and they are usually white. I did the reflective window film, because I also don't want the friends peeking inside etc...or my MIL ;) I love the look from the outside with black windows, and unless you have another window behind you directly in line with that one, no one can see you during day time...I can be right up to the glass and people cannot see in. It's funny how some fix their hair etc and you stand a foot away ;)

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