We have day night shades...don't like them. Took down the chunky wood and fabric covered valances.
We have room darkening curtains with the day/night shades. What I don't like about the day/night shades is if the windows are open for fresh air...then you can't put the day/night shade down for privacy and get air.
I would like a double curtain rod...that extends past the edge of the window. I want semi-sheers so you can close them, see out and get air. And then an insulated room darkening curtain with that.
But extend the rod out 6" past the edge of the window so when you open the curtains it opens up the view in the window and lets in more light!