It's a little tricky to see what's happening here, but I believe the lower half of the windows have either a cellular shade or window film on them. So you can still see outside but you get privacy too. This idea could work for the kitchen banquette.:

Why I love the color gray!

Narrow London Living Room - Small Living Rooms (houseandgarden.co.uk):

Narrow and Functional

4 Interior Design Hacks To Transform Your Apartment FAST:

The best of October!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boring-bathroom-6-dramatic-decor-ideas-you-can-buy-or-diy-207402:

Wallpaper and Tile?

The Renovation of a Century-Old Denver Bungalow:

Dreamy Bathrooms!

Interior Design Ideas:

Dark Done Right!