Window Dressing Problem?
Hello,
We have just finished renovating an apartment that is on the ground floor. There are four large picture windows that need dressing to make the apartment more homely and less office looking from the inside and out. The windows overlook a basement living area that is not private due to passing pedestrians who often stop to admire themselves in the reflection of the widow. We have considered Voile fabric but are unsure? Can any one help?
Thanks in advance.
Robert
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4 years agoI agree with calico that voiles wouldn’t suit your modern, sleek apartment. On holiday we stayed in an apartment that has blinds fitted snuggly into each window of a set of bifold doors. You can pull them up out of the way if you wish, or close them with the slats open so you have a little privacy, or close them completely, say at night. I thought they were marvellous. You would have to get a blind company in to quote as they are probably bespoke, or try Blinds2go online. I think they’re called Integrated Blinds. Something like this
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4 years agoI think some sheer curtains on a wave header would look beautiful in that contemporary setting
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