This Interior Designer's Genius 'Separating Blind' Idea Gives You Privacy Only Where You Need It — Preserving Light, and Looking Good, too

A large, light blue living room with wooden ceilings and a cozy atmosphere. There are two sofas (one white, one ochre), lots of paintings on the wall, and separating blinds on the windows.

I live in a street-level apartment with large windows. The sunlight this time of year is a fabulous perk, but it also means that blinds are a very important part of my design scheme. As such, I've spent a lot of time searching for blinds that blend style and practicality, and full disclosure, it hasn't been easy. But then I came across this project by New Orleans-based Logan Killen Interiors, and fell head over heels for the top-down, bottom-up blinds in the living room. Safe to say, I've called off my search.

By definition, top-down, bottom-up shades aren't particularly exciting when it comes to different types of blinds. Typically, they're more functional than they are aesthetic — you can roll either end of the blind to adapt how much light you want to let into your space. But interior designer Jensen Killen has managed to use them to add privacy without blocking too much light, and turned them into a style statement in the process.