Custom made blinds for French, sliding and front doors

2018-06-28T05:21:09Z

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Whilst doors with windows can be a beautiful addition to any home, they often require us to compromise on privacy. The good news is that custom made blinds can allow you to have the best of both worlds – your home will be kept as private as possible and you won’t have any problems opening up the door when required. In this article, we have outlined why blinds are the perfect treatment option for French, sliding and front doors.

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French Doors

One of the main problems that arises with these doors is that the handles can get in the way. You should choose shallow blinds that fit comfortable between the handles whilst still covering the window. It is possible to use any type of window treatment with French doors, but there are some things to consider:

# Outside Mount – Keep in mind that blinds will be mounted on the outside of the window as, unlike regular windows, the ones on French doors have no depth.
# Door Handles – Your door will most likely have handles that will impair the operation of the window treatment. Most one inch honeycomb and roller shades will fit behind the handle.
# Hold Down Brackets – When your window treatment is lowered, it might move when the door is opened and closed. This can be avoided with the use of hold down brackets.

Sliding Doors

There can be no denying that sliding doors are a fantastic feature for any home – they provide easy access outside, don’t intrude on valuable floor space, provide your home with great views, and let in plenty of sunlight. There are some considerations for choosing custom made blinds:

* As sliding doors open vertically, it is recommended that your chosen window treatment opens in the same direction.
* Sliding doors are often installed in high traffic areas, so it is important that your chosen blinds are able to handle daily use.
* If you prefer a softer treatment, we recommend roller or Roman shades (which fold up out of the way effortlessly).

Front Doors

Some homeowners find that front doors present different challenges when choosing blinds, as they come in many different shapes and sizes. There is, however, no reason why you cannot control the light and privacy of your home, just as you can with other windows.

* Sidelight Windows – These are a common feature of front doors, and it is important to consider how the blinds will look from the outside. Popular treatment options include honeycomb, timber, faux timber, mini and roller shades.
* Door Arches – If there is an arch window in your door, you will find that cellular arches (which fan into a semi-circle) are a good choice. They can be mounted on the inside or the outside of the window, depending on the depth and surface.

If your home features French, sliding or an unusually shaped front door, [https://www.ewfblinds.com.au custom made blinds in Melbourne] offers the perfect balance between style and privacy. Whilst we have made recommendations for window treatments that do tend to work best with these doors, it is important that you have also considered those used elsewhere in the room to ensure a good match. A blinds specialist will be able to make recommendations more specific to your home.

EWF Blinds deals in all type of Melbourne blinds including roman blinds, panel blinds, [https://www.ewfblinds.com.au/vertical-blinds vertical blinds] and roller blinds in Australia.

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2018-06-28T05:17:36Z

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Custom made blinds for French, sliding and front doors

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