Who ever is quoting on your windows, get them to run quotes on glass of various thicknesses. We ended up with 11mm glass in our stackers because the price difference between the thinner glass was negligible....we were really surprised.

Yip Yah, if you can alter the cabinetry. If all those sections and probably not the bookcase are narrowed to make a gap of 12-15cm, you can have an S-Fold track attached to the ceiling and the sheer curtains will go into the space when necessary. They may pop out a bit, but that will add to the scheme. It is difficult to assess the design scale of those sheers S-fold or Wave track - I usually use white tracks so they disappear and there is one that is only 1cm deep. This is a new way to install roller blinds, which will be hidden. This is more classic in fabric choice, but imagine that the blinds in your situation sit from the ceiling to just below the blocked-in section above the doors - depending on how the doors open. In some instances part of the door stack sits inside, this will mean the blinds will sit about 1cm above - but I prefer to cover all the horizontal lines if possible for a simpler scheme.

are the new sliding glass doors double glazed? are the original windows single glazed or in need of replacing for any other reason? do you hate the beige colour? how many of the old windows can be seen at the same time as the new doors? ... inside looking out is the most important view for me but what do you like the look of?

Hey brains trust! I have a previous post from 22 Aug requesting ideas for improving the front appeal and functionality of my house. now that I live here I know for sure that the front sliding door has got to go. It feels like a security issue and it makes that room feel less of a room and kinda just a weird space?! the windows at the front of the house also desperately need updating. I was thinking of some ideas that would involved replacing the windows and perhaps updating the sliding door to a large secure window panel with a partition at the bottom. I have attached photos of the old windows that need replacing, the front view and then the back renovated deck and living area to get a sense of the flow of the house. FYI budget is fairly tight. Please help!