Should Blinds Close up or Down?

Turn your blinds up. This direction is better for improved privacy too, as minimized gaps between the slats don't allow curious passersby to view the inside of the house. To let in a small amount of natural light, it's best to turn your blinds down and close them.

Which way should you close your blinds?

The direction ⁠— up or down ⁠— to close blind slats is a matter of personal preference, but if you want more privacy, tilt them up, with the rounded side facing out. With window blinds tilted up, passers-by can't see in: The convex side faces the window, creating less space through which to view.

Do blinds work better up or down?

When the blinds are tilted up they allow better light control in the room. It gives you better privacy. When the blinds are tilted down, they could look pretty aesthetically but they provide less privacy as it creates larger gaps between the slats.