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Help with curtains in a patio door recess

last year

I want to hang curtains in the recess of my patio doors instead of on the outside as is shown in the photo, for a cleaner look and I think it will create more space around the dining table. I have researched as much as I can but I need help choosing the type of rail and design of the curtain top. The rail will need to be fitted to the top of the recess and be as invisible as possible. Your help will be greatly appreciated Tia.

Comments (8)

Cherub Pebble
last year
By putting the curtains in the recess you will lose a lot of light. I suggest you measure how much space the current curtains take up on the outside and then block out that amount of space with cardboard to see if you are happy to lose that much light. Personally I would go with a more tailored look such as roman blinds above the outside the recess or a pelmet with roller blinds behind which will retain the light but give the cleaner look you want.
Cherub Pebble
last year
"block out that amount of space" on the glazing
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Jane Robertson
last year
This is how I went with my patio doors
Sonia
last year
You will lose a lot of light doing that and I think it will look rather odd. Perhaps get some lightweight, floaty curtains instead rather like Jane’s?
Jill Townsend
last year
We have 5 bifold doors and have a single curtain inside the recess as you describe. The track used is called a ‘wave track’, the company that made our curtain recommended and fitted it. We’ve been very happy with it. The curtain is lined but pulls back, not fully covering one bifold when open. So it doesn’t block out too much light.
Jill Townsend
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https://www.silentgliss.co.uk/engb/fabrics/fabric-specialties/wave/
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last year
I have voile curtains on the inside of my lounge French doors which still lets in lots of light. They are hung on a telescopic pole through a slot heading. I have considered replacing it with wave curtains, but can't justify the expense yet :)
88wj88
last year
Having the curtains up tothe ceiling makes the room feel taller. Especially if they are lighter in colour. However, have you considered blinds if you are after a cleaner look ?

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