(Part 3) Best blinds & shades according to redditors

There are bottom up blinds you might consider if he keeps leaving them open for sunlight

We used these blackout shades, which were very easy to install and block the light quite well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VRLHL4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just what you need

If that is from window blinds, it is a valance clip.
https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Blinds-Supply-Valance-Window/dp/B00H9FQB0W/ref=asc_df_B00H9FQB0W

You mentioned letting light in, not necessarily being see-through, so what I have might work for you. It lets lots of light in while being completely private.

Trigrips: $6 in-store http://www.sears.com/craftsman-trigrips-non-slip-work-supports/p-00934765000P

Or $10 with prime: www.amazon.com/Craftsman-TriGrips-Non-Slip-Work-Supports/dp/B00E0OJEPO

I don't suppose the doors themselves are just in a simple track floor and ceiling, so you could reverse them, assuming the other side isn't reflective? I set my apartment up with my desk and pc in the closet, and to do so I just pulled the doors down completely and set them aside until I moved out and put them back up. I've never given a damn about the aesthetics of these kinds of solutions, so I can think of a number of potential fixes that could suit me and might not work for you.

You'd have to try these and make sure they work. Amazon has a pretty solid return policy in my experience if they didn't. https://www.amazon.com/Achim-Home-Furnishings-Ashland-60-Inch/dp/B00CSLQH4W/ref=sr_1_2?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1479746480&sr=1-2&keywords=60%22+by+72%22 just over 20 bucks for 60"x72" roller shade.

Have you tried that kind of thing? It's pretty cheap where I am. (Don't forget to pick the right size for your windows)

If you don't want to put up a rod with blackout curtains, your options are a bit limited. I'd probably go with something that sticks to the window or frame. Like this or this or this.

I'm so glad I was able to help. You've really made my day.

Links:

Bedding

[Roman Shade] (http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Furniture-Cotton-Window-24-Inch/dp/B005H0R6H8/ref=sr_1_1/181-0007759-3966453?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1382715224&sr=1-1)

Dragon Tree

Table Lamp

Ikea Desk Items

I really just used these items to give you some ideas, so don't feel like you're stuck using any of those.

You may be able to find a nightstand on Craigslist for $50 or less and paint it to match your dresser. The reason I used that particular picture was because I was dumbfounded over that green item sitting on the books. Seriously...what is that thing? I swear it looks like someone wadded up a piece of sod and threw it in there!

You can probably pick up a similar vase, a pot for the tree, and other accessories in Michaels, and table lamps like that are available everywhere.

As for the bedding, sets like that are pretty economical because they include everything you need, but that particular set has to be dry cleaned. I wouldn't even consider it if you have a pet that likes to sleep on your bed. However, you should be able to find something similar if that bothers you.

For the desk, I really just used that one since it's DIY. You can get a similar effect by going to a home improvement store and getting them to cut a board to any size you'd like and then painting or staining it. You can put it on practically anything: file cabinets, bookcases, kitchen cabinets, etc. It's fairly inexpensive and will give you a custom look.

I had no idea you liked comic books or I would have used some comic covers for the artwork. My husband is a collector and I swear we need a bigger house because his collection is getting out of hand!

I have huge bay windows in my new apartment. They're awesome during the day, but less so at night when I'm trying to sleep.
I need something to completely black them out, but that is also easily to raise. As this is a rental, I'd like to avoid having to drill holes.
I tried this thing, it does a great job blocking out the light at night, but is a huge pain in the morning. I found this, which has a string, but is not made to completely black out all night.

Does anyone know a workable solution for this problem?

What I would recommend is something similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Chicology-Double-Sliding-French-Truffle/dp/B0077HEL0E/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1413921623&sr=1-1
Or another beige-ish tone depending on your wood. I have a very similar divider to create a bedroom space in my studio apartment and it looks fantastic. If you have room to store it, you could unscrew what's there from the wall and put it in your closet until time to move out.

Actually, ignore that, I just found it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dressmakers-Squared-Pattern-Paper-15m/dp/B006LFJRD4/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1472155930&sr=8-13&keywords=squared+paper
I've decided to use this, then tape it to card. It does have faint 1cm squares, but I don't think there is a huge issue. Sorry if it is not what you are looking for, but it works for my group!

The trick is to have closed blinds on the other side of the insulator. This should give a fairly normal appearance if they fit and look right.

If all else fails, you can always implement a thick, dark, high quality fabric that resembles curtains. If that's not enough, you can make a wood or wire frame to give the fabric inward depth from the miniblinds and glass. If that's not enough, you can further add a lamp between the insulator and fabric to simulate a lit room, and you can even incorporate a window A/C since they are visibly insulated a lot of the time anyway.

It's all about determination, my friend :)

Edit: Mirror blinds are a great style for this purpose. They're aesthetically appealing and I'd be really surprised if someone thought it was unusual that they couldn't see past reflections in broad daylight. Try to use an insulator that blends in well with the scene and, if you still feel it necessary, open up often enough to mitigate any long-term neighborhood concern.

To avoid the problem before it arises, put this in your shower.

I might go with something like bamboo slat window blinds/shades.

Cheap and pre-rigged. Might weather better. :D

Buy a new one https://www.amazon.com/Radiance-0216300-Venezia-Roll-Up-30-Inch/dp/B0049U46OS?th=1

They come even less expensive than this one.

I would recommend zero light shades for the windows. Something like this. I have zero experience with this product, so you might want to do some research before you buy.

This obviously is a newer one . The fat part holds the ratchet mechanism. Classroom maps use the same type of system

Budget blinds are NOT around $100. I can go to Amazon or WalMart right now and get some blinds for around $25.