When you start thinking about installing a set of bifold doors for your property, there will always be a question in your mind of how to dress them to complete the image once the work is done. From deciding what method will best suit the already-established aesthetics of your home, to which offers you the best levels of privacy and safety, it is a decision which may take some time or require some professional advice to help you come to a complete conclusion.
At South Coast Home Improvements, we have had years of experience in supplying and fitting stunning and stylish bi fold doors for properties along the South Coast of England. As such, we have seen a variety of types and examples that would suit different dress options, to make the most of a bifold door’s most exceptional features.
If you have been thinking of installing bifold doors for your property, contact our team today and speak to one of our experts. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or to assist you in getting started placing an order.
Why Should You Dress Your Bifold Doors?
Dressing your bifold doors in an option left completely up to you, once they have been installed. Many homeowners choose to leave their bifold doors uncovered, in order to take full advantage of the vast amount of light that will then be allowed in through the glass. If they have chosen double or even triple glazing for their glass panels, this also allows them to increase their property’s thermal efficiency, as heat from the sunlight will become trapped behind the glass and naturally warm the room. This allows them to set the thermostat a little bit lower than they would normally, saving money on their energy bills in the long term.
However, these advantages to choosing not to dress your bifold doors may be overshadowed if you feel your property is overlooked by neighbours, or if you wish to keep a room feeling safe, secure and cosy late at night. In cases like this, you may instead wish to dress your bifold doors with a covering, such as blinds or curtains.
Are Curtains or Blinds Better for Bifold Doors?
Both curtains and blinds for bi fold doors have their own merits and come with their own advantages and disadvantages. As such, considering the practical benefits for the doors and space that you have is important, because this will help you to make a more informed decision over which type of covering will suit your property best.
Curtains
The first benefit to be found in installing curtains for your bifold doors is that they open and close to let in as much or as little light as you would like. So, if you have concerns about light coming in through your bifold doors at an angle which causes glare, you may wish to consider a set of heavy blackout curtains so that you can carry out your day-to-day activities in complete comfort. Having thicker curtains will also help your interior to retain heat, improving the energy efficiency of the space.
However, it must also be noted that if you choose to use heavier curtains, the curtain pole you fit them on must be up to the task, as the curtains may droop under their own weight. As bifold doors also require a large area when fitted (including up to the ceiling, in some cases), you must also be certain that the curtains you have are the correct size to cover your entire doorway, as well as knowing for definite that there is enough room for a curtain pole to be installed.
Many homeowners may choose to avoid this issue by ensuring that the curtains they install are made of a lighter material, such as muslin or voile curtains. These may not block out as much light as heavier curtains, but they will prevent unwanted attention from being drawn to your interior space, and will drift pleasantly in a breeze when your doors are open.
Blinds
When it comes to privacy, fitting blinds to your bifold doors should offer the same amount of safety and security as curtains. Their advantages come in that they are often sleeker and less likely to drag or be blown in different directions, and often better complement the ultra-modern design of a property fitted with a set of bifold doors. They also offer a greater number of style options, with the two most popular blind styles being roller blinds and Roman blinds.
When considering blinds for your bifold doors, it is important to think about which style will best fit in the space that you have. This is because a roller blind will roll up neat and tightly into a small cylinder at the top of your door, whereas Roman or Venetian blinds will collect together and will need more space as a result. Fitting a vertical blind may remedy this, but this type may also not suit the aesthetics of every home as they are often associated with offices and other business-tailored spaces.
Points to Consider
When choosing how to dress your bifold doors and picking between furnishings, it may be most practical to consider a series of questions that will help you to decide if you should fit curtains or blinds for your home:
- How much light do you want to enter your property at any one time?
- How much space would you like the furnishings to take up when not in use?
- How much room do you have for the furnishings to be installed?
- How much are you willing to spend on new furnishings and on getting them installed?
- Will having a light covering be enough to keep your room private and secure, or would you prefer something heavier?
How Can You Increase Privacy and Security with Bifold Doors?
Even before you think of furnishings that increase privacy for your interior space, purchasing the right kind of doors will allow you greater security measures to discourage break-in attempts. By choosing to install bifold doors, you will already be selecting a high security type for your home, as the frames of this type in the modern age are designed to be as hardwearing and difficult to break into as possible. This discourages intruders from attempting to open up the frames and state-of-the-art locking systems prevents them from picking the door open, while the inclusion of shatterproof double or triple glazed glass prevents panels from being smashed.
Here at South Coast Home Improvements, all of our uPVC bifold doors are designed with the safety of your home and family in mind, so you can rest assured that each product we sell will come with these features as guarantees.
For More Information on the Most Private and Secure Bifold Doors
If you have been searching for a reliable, professional company to supply you with high security bifold doors to give you complete peace of mind, then you have found everything you will need here at South Coast Home Improvements. With our beautiful range of sturdy frames that feature state-of-the-art locks, you will be hard-pressed to find a more durable set of bifold doors on the market.
To increase your levels of privacy alongside your new purchase, you can even dress them with blind or curtain ideas that suit your aesthetics entirely and that will offer you unrivalled levels of comfort and ensure you are not disturbed in your own home.
Get in touch with us on the phone or send us an email today and we will be there through every step of the process, from the moment you first order your perfect set of bi fold doors, to the end of the installation work. We will also be happy to answer any questions you have in this time, whether you would like to learn more about what our doors can bring to your home, or feel the need to upgrade your windows to match your new favourite home feature.
