Cafe curtains mounted at a balanced height in a bright kitchen window with privacy and daylight

What is the "golden rule" for cafe curtain mounting height to balance privacy and light?

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    Designers recommend mounting the cafe rod at roughly **2/3 of the way down** the window (slightly above the horizontal midpoint). This ensures the eye-level line of sight for people outside is blocked, while the top third of the window remains completely clear to flood the room with natural light. This specific height provides the perfect balance of intimate cafe-style privacy and an airy, well-lit interior, according to style guides on The Spruce.

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