I LOVE the sun and now that am out in the boonies with nothing but the critters to entertain or offend depending on how you see it , the blinds and curtains are always open, except in the bedroom. I appreciate a really dark bedroom, especially working nights now as sleeping in in the morning and blocking out the light is an imperative.

However, when I lived in the city, I was much more aware of my privacy and for security. My blinds would stay at an angle during the day to let some light in but block out prying eyes or had lighter curtains for during the day to let some light in to do the same thing. I would close both blinds and heavy curtains at night. I started to feel claustrophobic and is part of the reason why I moved.