[tasmin]

i know this may sound like a daft idea, but why dont you look for a couple of those beaded thingys.

if you get them in a coloured glass, it will not block all the light, but will stop you seeing the kitchen from the bedroom.

i did this in my bedroom years ago, because i didnt like sharing with my sis.
mind you they were plactic streamers at the time, but i thought they were great.

just an idea.

tas