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Bedroom Bifolding Doors - Blinds/Curtains

7 years ago

How can we block the light (to sleep) without interfering with bifolding doors? Domed ceiling creates extra challenge, so we can only face fix (we can't top fix). Any ideas?

Comments (5)

PRO
Centor Europe Ltd
7 years ago
Hi elpinnell

Have you already found bifold doors doors for your bedroom?

If not, Centor Integrated Doors with built-in insect screen and shades would be a great solution. Our blackout shade option would best fit your bedroom which would completely block out any light!

Have a good day.

Regards,

Emily
PRO
The Blind Shop
7 years ago
Hi Elin, have you considered blackout roller blinds?

Here is a blackout roller we installed for a bedroom. In your case, the blind would be fitted outside the recess and face fixed. Hope this helps. Please get in touch if you need further help.
The Blind Shop | Blackout roller blinds | Made to measure from £71 · More Info
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Carolina
7 years ago
Why not curtains? Make the rail or pole so long that the curtains hang in front of the wall when opened, not in front of the windows.
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7 years ago
That's a great idea from Carolina and looks classy in the picture too.
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Oasys Property Solutions
7 years ago
Elin,

How about a blind fixed to the head of the opening for the bifold doors. This will however only work assuming the doors open outwards! The blind should not sit significantly below the frame to the doors. Since the walls are not plastered yet, the blind could be concealed by creating a recess by bringing the plasterboards below the head of the door.

Alternatively a modern timber pelmet could be fitted to to the wall above the doors.

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Regards, Simon

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