Hello, We sell both so I have no reason to suggest one over the other. However, yes Roller blinds are very functional and right on trend for a modern decor. He is absolutely correct. Its not just the window furnishings that create softness to a room. You could even automate them for about the same cost as buying curtains. We do a lot of homes with double roller blinds right thought. However if you like curtains there is nor reason you shouldn't have them. Its your home and you need to love been there. It really comes down to picking the right fabrics and pleat types to work with your look. Blinds are great in smaller spaces and can achieve a clean lined open look wheres curtains can soften a room and add warmth .. be ware that curtains can close a room in and make it appear smaller. It can also make furniture placement difficult. Might I suggest a mix? Sheer curtains hung from the ceiling with a roller blinds behind can look very sleek in apartments. You can have the best of both :) I would just suggest you don't go with anything too "fussy" keep the lines clean and don't go to full with your curtains. You don't want lots of fabric cluttering your room. Here's an apartment with automated rollers. Another with just rollers. Here's a space with a mix. still very modern. A child's room with a mix of rollers and Chain Drive Roman Blinds. Great for reducing daytime heat. Day time privacy and the roman Blinds is block out to help them sleep. Roman Blinds are great for kids rooms as the add softness, are practical and you can place furniture below the windows. Another example Hope this was at all helpful ;)

We have stacking and sliding doors as well in our living area. These are covered with a panel glide blind. I initially wanted curtains and we created a recess in the ceiling for them so they would drop from the ceiling. However after we moved in my husband wanted something more contemporary. We went with the blinds and they do look good (in our opinion). I have attached a photo of the windows/doors so that you may see. Just a thought with your bathroom window, we were going to install shutters in our ensuite as the window faces the street. However the glass is a frosted opaque and provides sufficient privacy and have no window coverings at all now. Our bathroom looks more open this way.

I love rollerblinds for their neat, sophisticated look. Venetians are a nightmare to clean... x) Plantation shutters are worth the investment. Low maintenance and good in wet areas where fabrics/wood may not be so good. I have a mix of plantation shutters and rollerblinds, with a few curtains. :)

Hi Katie, I have stacking sliding doors like you and we have hung Roman blinds. I am very happy with them, we have hung above doors. I have never had an issue with them and they definitely keep the cold out in winter. We have 3 blinds, one for each door. It is very handy to have one up and two down, if it is extremely sunny etc. I think they look softer than holland blinds. Mine are a plain fabric. All the best with choosing. I