ᐅ Roller shutters or blinds on the ground floor

Created on: 24 Jun 2020 09:25
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exto1791
Hello everyone,

We are currently wondering:

Should we install blinds or roller shutters on the floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor (patio exit, etc.)? In any case, they should be electric.

I honestly don’t see much added value in blinds, especially since I would even have to pay extra for them, which still doesn’t make sense to me.

Recently, we drove through two new housing developments, and really about 80% of the houses have blinds?? What do you think about this?

I just can’t believe it, but of course, this also raises the question: Are we thinking about this the wrong way? Are blinds maybe actually better?

Added value: You can control the appearance and the amount of light coming in. But otherwise, I don’t see any benefit, and I’m supposed to pay extra for that?

In my opinion, the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages...
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Alessandro
2 Jul 2020 10:35
I don't like the slats either. But in my opinion, there is no alternative, and that is exactly what this thread is about.
The only option would be a horizontal sunshade (façade louvers). However, you have to like the look of it, and it is not cheap.
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haydee
2 Jul 2020 10:44
Facade louvers have a strong impact on the design of the house. The entire house needs to match this style.

The neighbors have shutters in a modern design. Not suitable. They only allow vertical adjustment to control how much the window is closed. Visually great and they fit really well, but practically no.
11ant2 Jul 2020 13:23
haydee schrieb:

The neighbors have shutters in a modern style. Not suitable. You can only control how much the window is closed vertically.
Well, if it’s already interpreted in a modern way, then you can also depart from the classic version’s uninterrupted height.
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haydee
2 Jul 2020 13:35
@11ant then the appearance would definitely have suffered.
11ant2 Jul 2020 13:52
In my opinion, it would depend on the specific window size.
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haydee
2 Jul 2020 14:12
Floor-to-ceiling and yet still resemble loopholes.
The shutters match the facade, and when they are closed, the difference is hardly noticeable.
The house has a covered atrium in the center. I think most of the light comes through there.