Glass curtains are a stunning architectural feature. Whether you have already installed a precision sliding glass curtain system from TerrazaBella or are planning your dream terrace, these systems offer a seamless transition between your home and the outdoors, flooding your rooms with natural light.
However, for many homeowners, there is a point in the day when that beautiful sunlight becomes an obstacle. If you’ve found yourself squinting at a laptop screen, closing the door to your terrace to escape the heat, or moving your chair every twenty minutes to avoid a blinding sunbeam while reading, you know the frustration. Your living space is beautiful, but during peak hours, it’s simply not functional.
At TelaBella, we work hand-in-hand with TerrazaBella to help you reclaim those hours. Here is how adding bespoke voiles or made to measure blinds to your glass curtains can transform your home back into a space where you can actually work, relax, and live.
The Reality of “The Greenhouse Effect”
We often hear from clients who love the panoramic views of their TerrazaBella sliding glass curtains but feel “pushed” out of their favorite rooms by the sun. When the sun hits large glass surfaces directly, several things happen:
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The Screen Washout: Whether it’s a Zoom call for work or the climactic scene of a movie, direct light makes modern screens almost impossible to see.
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The Reading Glare: Trying to read a book or tablet becomes a strain on the eyes as the white pages reflect the harsh glare.
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Thermal Discomfort: Glass curtains are excellent at trapping heat. Without a secondary layer to reflect those rays, your air conditioning works overtime, and the room feels stifling.
Choosing Your Solution: Soft Diffusion or Total Control?
When you decide to solve these issues, the choice usually comes down to how you want to use the room during the day.
1. Bespoke Voiles: The Art of Dappled Light
If your goal is to keep the room bright but eliminate the “harshness,” voiles are the perfect solution.
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How they help: Voiles act as a high-performance filter. They shatter direct sunlight, turning a blinding glare into a soft, manageable glow.
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The Benefit: You can continue to work on your computer or read without eye strain, all while maintaining your privacy and a sense of the view outside. It creates a Mediterranean “breeze” aesthetic that feels light and airy.
2. Made-to-Measure Blinds: Precision and Privacy
If your priority is watching TV or if you use your space as a dedicated home office, bespoke blinds (such as Roller or Roman styles) offer more robust control.
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How they help: Blinds allow you to create a “blackout” effect for screens. Because they are made-to-measure, they can be positioned exactly where you need them to block the sun’s trajectory throughout the day.
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The Benefit: They provide a significant thermal barrier, keeping the room significantly cooler in the summer. When they are up, they disappear; when they are down, you have a private, temperature-controlled sanctuary.
The Power of Integration: TelaBella + TerrazaBella
Many homeowners try to fix sunlight issues with off-the-shelf solutions, only to find they don’t work with the unique tracking systems of glass curtains.
By choosing TelaBella to complement your TerrazaBella system, you ensure:
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Engineered Clearance: We understand the exact specifications of the TerrazaBella tracks. Your blinds or voiles won’t interfere with the opening and closing mechanism of the glass panels.
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No Light Gaps: We measure to the millimeter, ensuring that there are no annoying slivers of light hitting your TV screen from the edges of the window.
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Effortless Integration: Whether you choose manual operation or motorized systems that you can control from your desk, the solution feels like a built-in part of the house, not an afterthought.
Reclaim Your Afternoon
You shouldn’t have to wait for the sun to go down to enjoy your favourite room. By adding a functional layer of voiles or blinds, you aren’t hiding your glass curtains, you are making them work for you 24 hours a day.
Stop fighting the glare and start enjoying your home again.
The Bella Touch
Book a Consultation with TelaBella Today – Let us help you find the perfect fabric and fit to protect your space, so you can get back to the things that matter.
