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suzieclare123

Bifold doors

suzieclare123
8 years ago
I am in desperate need of help and inspiration!! We have just extended our house including a rear sunroom which has bifolds on the back and side, it's not a huge room so I don't want to put anything too bulky against the doors but feel it needs something, any ideas would be hugely appreciated, I have included a photo at the bottom which hopefully helps with my dilemma
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  • Brandi Nash Hicks
    8 years ago
    The furniture is too big for the space, maybe move that sofa somewhere else or sell it to a friend,something smaller is needed

    Comments (12)

    • PRO
      User
      8 years ago

      Agree with Brandi i'm afraid, the biggest no no is to block a doorway with a sofa, defeats the purpose of opening out onto the garden as you can't get past the sofa. Plus it's up against the radiator blocking the heat. It will have to go!

    • suzieclare123
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Thanks for the comments, I know it is quite big we made a mass fail on purchasing online, we bought before we measured then realised the size but actually even though I do agree with you for the look of it, for practicality it's great, there's 5 of us in the house with 1 of which being a teenager who forever has her friends around so it is a good place for them all to chill in, as until the extension is complete she shares a room with her sister, or us to escape the noise but yes it will being changed for a smaller version! What sort of blinds would work against the doors do you think? Thanks again
    • PRO
      User
      8 years ago

      Blinds are going to be tricky too, They can't fit under the recess above the doors as there's not enough room to pull them up so that you can open the doors. The only option for blinds is to have romans probably, make sure they're big and deep, mount them above the doors so that you can pull them right up and over to open the doors. You might be better off with nice plush curtains and pull them to the sides, making more of a full feature in the middle where you'll have two together where the doors meet.

    • suzieclare123
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Oh ok thank you I'll have a look, the bi-fold of the door open outwards not in so that should be easier to have blinds that go to the top but I'll certainly take your comments on board when I go shopping, thanks again
    • PRO
      Rob Crawshaw Photo
      8 years ago
      I agree I think Romans are going to be the best option for blinds here.
    • PRO
      User
      8 years ago

      Good news about the doors opening outwards! I'm guessing the doors are around 2m standard and a further 7-8mm for the frame / recess. Just remember that if those are the heights and you put them inside the recess, you'll be ducking under them to get out!

    • PRO
      Hillarys
      8 years ago

      Hiya,

      I think PerfectFit blinds could be a really great option for you here - they simply clip into the uPVC frames of doors or windows, making for a neat and tidy effect. They won't flap about and they remove the need to mount them to a lintel or wall. And you can choose from Venetians, Pleated or Roller options.

      Here's a picture -

      Conservatory blinds and interiors · More Info

      And here's a close up -

      Day & Night Transition™ blinds · More Info

      Hope that makes sense - let me know if you've got any questions!

      Zoe

    • PRO
      JJ Acquisitions ltd
      8 years ago

      Perfect fit blinds are the way forward, they will fit in there a treat. You can get black outs. Completely agree with Zoe.

    • suzieclare123
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Thanks for all the comments, those perfect fit blinds look fantastic, do all blind stockist sell those or are they specialist? Again thanks for taking the time to look
    • suzieclare123
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Hi Zoe, just noticed your from Hilary's so obviously stock those blinds, I will definitely be in touch for a quote thanks again for all your help
    • PRO
      Hillarys
      8 years ago

      Hi Suzie Clare,

      You're very welcome - hope you get sorted soon!

      Zoe

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