When you have a view that you don't want blocked by a window shades, there are a couple of good options for your privacy needs without limiting your view.

Cellular shades are an excellent choice for this reason. Honeycomb cellular shades close very tight to the top of your windows.

Add in a looping control cord option on your window and you have the best option available for privacy and unimpeded views.

Our soft sheer horizontals are another shade that is excellent for the same reasons as the cellular shades.

While wood and faux wood blinds don't offer the same stacking tightness of the above mentioned shades, they can still offer a great view through the tilted open slats. Although your view will be somewhat blocked by the individual slats the view is still available to you.