Panel glide blinds, also known as fabric panel blinds or simply panel blinds, are a type of window covering consisting of fabric-covered panels that slide quickly and easily along a track. They can be likened to old-fashioned Japanese room screens, although they are considerably sturdier. These blinds are uniquely suited to rooms with wide windows, bifold doors or sliding doors, all of which can be tricky to work with when furnishing. That versatility is one reason why interior designers love them, but there are many other reasons too.
Panel Glide Blinds are a Design Statement
With their simple elegance, panels blinds always stand out. They aren’t your typical covering and immediately tell the viewer: “Everything in this room was deliberately chosen.” They come in a range of styles and colours to fit in with the rest of the décor.
Panel Glide Blinds Offer Guaranteed Privacy
There’s no accidentally leaving gaps with fabric panel blinds. When they are fully closed, the privacy of the room’s occupants is ensured. When partially open, the panels overlap one another.
Panel Glide Blinds Promote Access & Airflow
The quicky, easy sliding motion of these blinds that we mentioned in the introduction equates to ease of access through, say, a sliding door. And when you want maximum airflow into a room, the fabric panels stack neatly behind each other to leave as much open space as possible.
Panel Glide Blinds Let You Control Light & Heat
Just as panels blinds are effective at blocking out prying eyes (see previous point), they are also excellent at blocking out excess heat. They give plenty of control with regard to the amount of external light entering the room, thanks to the many positions in which they may be arranged on their track. Furthermore, the added insulation provided by panel glide blinds can assist with reducing your energy bills as you deflect heat in summer and retain warmth in winter.
Panel Glide Blinds are Robust
Now, obviously the fabric panel blinds we sell at South Coast Furnishings are top quality, but the actual design of these blinds also makes them very durable. They are an investment that will remain as practical as they are fashionable for many years to come.
Panel Glide Blinds are Family Friendly
Where the mechanisms of other window coverings are a potential hazard or at least a source of difficulty for young children, that isn’t the case with panel blinds, which couldn’t be more straightforward. Similarly, family pets are less likely to get themselves into a tangle than if there were lots of small openings (as with alternate furnishings).