A Window Dilemma

This is my kitchen window. Excuse the mess, I haven't decorated yet. 

 

Oh and excuse that hideous door bell chime box. It's on the to-do list. 

I love these windows. They face south and allow a lot of natural light into the kitchen.  Those bushes outside the windows held cardinals, mourning doves and maybe Carolina wrens nests this summer. I love washing dishes and watching the birds. 

My original plan was to make curtains out of vintage linens and hang them only on the bottom half. Similar to this;  

 

 Source: Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Cute, yes? Or how about these cute cafe curtains?

 

Source: bystephanielynn

But then I realized the neighbors second story bedroom window looks down into my kitchen. I'd probably still keep the window treatments open most of the time, but I'd like the option of having some privacy. Of note, the windows are well up off the ground. No one can see in them standing outside. 

Here are a few window possibilities. Roman shades made from mini blinds. 

 

Source: Made2Style 

 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Full curtains. I like these, but I wonder whether they'd be too bulky next to the shelves that are on either side of my windows. 

 

Source: Talk of the House

Roller shades. 

 

Source: Solomon Homes

 

Source: Houslovedogblog

Any favorites? Thoughts? Suggestions? I'd love to hear them!