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Bi-fold integral blind colour?

3 years ago

We are having two large bifold doors in our south facing new kitchen/dining/sitting extension. They will be anthracite grey and we can have the integral blinds in the same colour or a lighter grey or silver. Although I like the idea of the same shade my worry is that when closed they will look very dark... but the others more shiney! I'd love to hear your thoughts..

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Daisy England
3 years ago
Difficult one to answer. What would I go for? Probably silver. Any go though.
Phil Scott
3 years ago
We have silver. They look great!
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