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Vertical Blinds Alternative s

Twins Mom — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:46:08 GMT

Having 3 sets of glass sliding doors, I have enjoyed verticals for over 30 years. Although doors protect against sun bleaching, I find being able to control amount of opening and direction of light helpful. I need to have coverage because common ground next to property and walkers any time of day.

Saw an article that indicated verticals way out of style. What are the options? How do you cover glass doors?

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SilleeMee — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:21:18 GMT

How can verticals be out of style?? They are a classic type of window covering. What brings them up to date is the materials used to make them and the size of each louver.

I like panel verticals, however, you can only open them or close them with no light adjustment. But they look clean.

These are panel vertical blinds:

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Kachina624 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:53:33 GMT

Verticals are passe but there isn't much to replace them. I have the slider with the miniblinds between the two panes of glass.

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bmorechick — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:55:55 GMT

At our beach condo, a unit across the street has plantation shutters over them. They are beautiful.

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Janey2 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:03:24 GMT

Google coverings for sliding glass doors. There are many pictures and choices.

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jannabelle1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:05:15 GMT

We have 2 sliding glass doors in our town home (kitchen and master bedroom). We bought sliding doors with the mini horizontal blinds that are built inside the glass doors. One of the best purchases we made! There are a number of brands that make this design - we bought ours from Lowes, but I think Pella and Anderson also make them.

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Janey2 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:13:26 GMT

@jannabelle1 @I agree, easiest to care for. I have the Pella.

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homedecor1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:01:33 GMT

I have same problem and I did buy grommet drapes but I like to control the light coming in. They look nice but aren't practical.

I have appointment with our local blind company who did all the blinds throughout my house for ideas. Verticals have come a long way -- I love the "Luminette Privacy Sheer/Verticals" style by Hunter Douglas (online you can see better).

They are costly as my sliders are my full dining room wall -- so I'm interested to see what the cost...I hope I don't have "heart attack" ...🙄🙄🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

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Nonametoday — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:25:17 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
At our beach condo, a unit across the street has plantation shutters over them. They are beautiful.

@bmorechick

That's what I have but they are not cheap and little toddlers like to play with them.

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mspatmac — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:25:37 GMT

@Twins Mom May I suggest you look at the: hunter douglas . com (combine into one word) They have many many suggestions for sliding glass doors. Some are quite interesting and different, while offering lots of choices of fabrics and widths for verticals. This site will give you an idea of whats out in the marketplace. A lot depends on the placement and size of your doors. There is a lot of good information.

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bmorechick — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:38:54 GMT

@Nonametoday wrote:
@bmorechick wrote:
At our beach condo, a unit across the street has plantation shutters over them. They are beautiful.
@bmorechick
That's what I have but they are not cheap and little toddlers like to play with them.

Oh yeah I pretty much figured it was an investment. I have sliders off my kitchen at home. Used to have curtains up, but really didnt like them so I took them down. So there's nothing there now. My back yard is about 1/2 acre so the house behind me is far enough away. They dont have anything up either and we see folks moving around but we have gotten so used to it no one pays attention.

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Twins Mom — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:57:18 GMT

@jannabelle1

We replaced doors probably 20 years ago and the quality is so good I don't want to replace. I enjoy the open feeling.

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:09:30 GMT

I absolutely love vertical blinds. Curtains aren't for me. They catch dust & require to much maintenance.I just dust my verticals & wipe them down periodically.

I have yet to find an alternative I like.I'm not usually a trend person. I know what I like & stick with it.
I also have a friend who just remodeled her house & she put verticals in every room. I love them. They open & close by remote control. I'm jealous because I have to open & close mine manually.Lol!!

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HiLo — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:17:38 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
I absolutely love vertical blinds. Curtains aren't for me. They catch dust & require to much maintenance.I just dust my verticals & wipe them down periodically.
I have yet to find an alternative I like.I'm not usually a trend person. I know what I like & stick with it.
I also have a friend who just remodeled her house & she put verticals in every room. I love them. They open & close by remote control. I'm jealous because I have to open & close mine manually.Lol!!

I agree. Out of date or not, these are still my best option.

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judy0330 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:27:10 GMT

We have Hunter Douglas Silhouettes covering our sliding glass door and have been very happy with that choice.

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haddon9 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:31:10 GMT

My mother replaced all of her verticals with plantation shutters even on her sliding glass doors. I like the look of them more than verticals and you can still adjust the light.

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mspatmac — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:40:24 GMT

I'm curious, who decided verticals are out of date? Was it one person? Was it a committee? I appreciate that companies are always looking to add variety to their product line to give consumers more options but verticals are still available.

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January121 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:04:55 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
I absolutely love vertical blinds. Curtains aren't for me. They catch dust & require to much maintenance.I just dust my verticals & wipe them down periodically.
I have yet to find an alternative I like.I'm not usually a trend person. I know what I like & stick with it.
I also have a friend who just remodeled her house & she put verticals in every room. I love them. They open & close by remote control. I'm jealous because I have to open & close mine manually.Lol!!

@NicksmomESQ ... I’m with you .... I like the vertices 🥰

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FranandZoe — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:59:27 GMT

Wow - I have verticals everywhere including two sliding glass doors.

I hate curtains - just can't be bothered with the maintenance.

I have polished brass fixtures too - guess I'm just hopelessly out of style.

Yes who decides these things and who wants to pay for updating your whole house?

Not to mentiion if you like what you already have.

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Drlinda — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:16:20 GMT

Love, love, love my plantation shutters. Did the sliding glass door and the two windows in the kitchen. Can control the light and dust with a swifter. They are the best.