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Angela Robertson

8 months ago

Two windows in living room one just been replaced with picture window not sure how to dress it have ordered a vertical blind for it as we get a lot of sun at this window but didn't want to hang curtains as would hide a lot of the view was thinking of a voile scarf in same colour as the curtains I have on the other window in the room they are a velvet champagne colour any help would be great.

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Sonia
8 months ago
I find vertical blinds a bit officey. I had them in my kitchen but I found the bottom links holding the sections together kept breaking. I think a smart Roman blind, roller blind or wooden slat Venetians a nicer option. You could have curtains if you got a rail that was wider than the window so the curtains didn’t block the view when pushed back.
minnie101
8 months ago
I would look into solar window film, either anti-glare or anti anti-fade.

https://www.purlfrost.com/window-film/solar-window-film/

i think the curtain pole is too short and low. I I’ve attached a guide but at minimum it should be 15cm either side depending on width of window. The curtains then won’t encroach on the view and will make the window appear taller

https://thehomeofinteriors.co.uk/how-to-measure-for-a-curtain-pole-or-track/
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8 months ago
I also think wooden venetian blinds will look much better than vertical blinds, and still give you control over the level of light from the window. I also agree that a wider curtain pole is needed so that curtains can be pulled to the sides of the window.

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