30 Modern Curtains to Adorn Your Sliding Glass Doors in Style

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Modern architecture is as much about the view outside as it is about the gorgeous interiors indoors. With the many endless sights and sounds of the world becoming an integral part of residences and villas across the globe, the use of glass is definitely on the up. Glass and stone are being used extravagantly and exquisitely to bring in contemporary class.

Sliding glass doors have become an important part of many such ultra-stylish designs as they blur borders and keep us visually connected with our vibrant surroundings.

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by Arkon Group

While sliding glass doors do bring along with them plenty of advantages, privacy is most certainly not one among them. This is precisely where curtains for sliding glass doors come in. Drapes next to your sliding glass door installations bring along with them both fabulous form and ergonomic function. So how about you check out these stunning homes that incorporate them with effortless elegance?  You might inspired to follow suit!

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by Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech

sliding glass doors that connect the living room with the world outside!" src="https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Contemporary-home-sports-a-stunning-display-of-sliding-glass-doors-that-connect-the-living-room-with-the-world-outside.jpg" width="600" height="334" />Stunning display of sliding glass doors that connect the living room with the world outside!

by S.I.D

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by Arnold Schulman Design Group

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by jodi foster design + planning

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Shroud of Privacy

As we touch upon ever so briefly above, sliding glass doors bring pretty much everything to the table expect some much needed privacy. One of the easiest ways to solve this problem is by adding some beautiful curtains that can simply slide on in an instant to provide you with all the personal space that you need. Even though living rooms and dining areas might not always employ curtains for the sake of privacy, modern bedroom with sliding glass doors surely need some.

Curtains behind the television set are a wise choice as they regulate ventilation with ease

by Broadhouse Design

sliding glass doors and employ lovely curtains to enjoy privacy as well!" src="https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Add-a-sense-of-freshness-to-your-bedroom-with-sliding-glass-doors-and-employ-lovely-curtains-to-enjoy-privacy-as-well.jpg" width="600" height="427" />Add a sense of freshness to your bedroom with sliding glass doors and fancycurtains

by London Bay Homes

With even many contemporary home bathroom designs that mimic a spa-like setting using sliders, the presence of some gorgeous drapes is an absolute necessity. Unlike the more complicated blinds, you can simply tuck them away in a corner when not in use and this ensures that you get unabated views of the scenery outside in an instant.

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by Hart Associates Architects

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by Michael Fullen Design Group

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by Bilden Corp

Curtains and seat cushions in matching fabric are a nice touc for your bedroom

by Su Casa Designs

Ventilation in Moderation!

Though glass windows and sliding doors provide great natural ventilation, it can be a bit too much at times. If you live in an especially sunny location or wish to dim down the ambient natural light at some point in the day, then curtains are simply the easiest and the best option. Once again, the simplicity of usage and the ease with which you can control natural light using drapes makes them a great choice for sliding glass doors.

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by Resolution: 4 Architecture

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by Amoroso Design

The amount of natural light that you get within your home also depends largely on the alignment of the structure and the position of the sun throughout the day. Curtains allow you to control this aspect as you can keep constant light conditions despite changing luminosity by using them in a smart and sensible manner.

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by Murdock Solon Architects

Large white curtains add a touch of class to this living room with high ceiling

by Nurit Geffen-Batim Studio

Sliders with curtains make for a perfect backdrop

Elegant, Ergonomic and Energy-Efficient

Curtains not only bring along advantages such as privacy and light regulation along with them, but they also genuinely help in elevating the look of your home. While the corner next to the sliding glass doors might otherwise go unnoticed, by adding an L-shaped curtain to the area, the entire appeal of the space can be uplifted with ease. Innovations like illuminated curtain pelmets also add a inimitable dimension to the room. Drapes that come in the same hue as your décor or fabric that is similar to your couch cushions exude a sophisticated and refined atmosphere.

Curtain pelmet with lights makes for a dramatic addition

by EXIT Interior Design Studio

drapes offer ample privacy and wonderful insulation" src="https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Roller-shades-combined-with-drapes-offer-ample-privacy-and-wonderful-insulation.jpg" width="600" height="397" />Roller shades combined with drapes offer ample privacy and wonderful insulation

by Cedarglen Homes

Curtains also turn your sliding glass doors into better insulators and hence aid in cutting down the power consumption of your heating or cooling systems. While they appear like simple additions that often take a backseat to the more fancy furnishings, curtains for sliding glass doors can truly uncover a whole new world of benefits for your home.

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by E. Cobb Architects

sliding glass doors in the living room- A view from above!" src="https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Curtains-for-sliding-glass-doors-in-the-living-room-A-view-from-above.jpg" width="600" height="585" />Curtains for sliding glass doors in the living room- A view from above!sliding glass doors" src="https://cdn.decoist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Retreat-with-exaggerated-use-of-wooden-surfaces-along-with-curtains-for-sliding-glass-doors.jpg" width="600" height="398" />Retreat with exaggerated use of wooden surfaces along with curtains for sliding glass doors

by Bulhon Design Associates

Sliding doors set in wooden frame along with gorgeous curtains for a modern bedroom

by Urban Oasis

Use curtains to create a sense of grandeur and timeless charm

by The DesigNest

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Hibiscus Island Residence: An Island Paradise Home in Miami Beach, Florida

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Would you love to live near the water edges of Miami, Florida? Of course you would say yes! What you would get once there is not just an island paradise experience, but, an island luxury living in a high-end tropical environment in a secluded, exclusive and a gated community in Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach, Florida. A waterfront house with a great indoor and outdoor living so suited for Miami’s year round tropical climate, from a long summer, abundant rainfall, and a mild, dry winter. Surely, this island property that we will feature today is a masterpiece to the designer and a priced-possession to the homeowner.

This modern house design was made possible by Architect Ralph Choeff of the Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design, built by Bosch Construction. A house with a modern architectural design and a high-end tropical environment. Considering that this house is nested in a private island community in Miami Beach, Florida, the quality of living here is of great pride and price. Let us know more of this luxury island paradise living through this Hibiscus modern waterfront residence.

Location: Hibiscus Island Community, Miami Beach, Florida

Designer: Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design

Style: Modern Tropical

Number of Level: Two-storey

Unique feature: A waterfront residence with a tropical architectural design and great massive indoor and outdoor living.

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This is an astounding front view of this Hibiscus Residence. A two-level water-front house located in the water edges of Miami Beach, Florida. Ipe wood, natural stones and water features are the tropical elements commonly used in this house.

To the right of the house is the garage guarded in steel railings. Palm trees were placed to achieve a tropical tone in this modern architecture.

A simple wooden door opens the house to its indoor spaces and a lit up entryway warmly welcomes guests to the house. Also, stone steps leading towards the door travel over a Koi pond, one of the house’s tropical touch. Ornamental plants and palm trees surround the area.

This rectangular swimming pool is one of the great outdoor space in this house. Its underwater light effect reflects the water element of the pool. Lounging seats were in place to give comfier and a relaxing pool experience. Surely, your swimming pool experience here will be different from a sandy beaches bath along Miami Beach.

Read Also: Lovely Contemporary Home on Di Lido Island in Miami

Towards the end of the swimming pool is a covered entertaining area with a sunken lounge and an outdoor kitchen. During night time, it’s best to enjoy the view of the city light while lounging with family and friends in this classy and modern outdoor space.

From this photo, the glass panel set as the boundary from the outdoor space to the indoor space of the house. Its interior is a combination of wood and glass accent. Plants placed inside the house add a tropical aura to the space.

In the living room, continuity of accent and design is achieved. Light brown wall and floor tiling compliment the white ceiling of the space.

The modern kitchen design was achieved through a light wood cabinetry and white top design. An island is placed to accommodate five setters. Above the island are three pendant lights that give off simplicity and beauty to the kitchen.

One of the house great indoor space is this media room with a bar beside it. This space is best for a lazy afternoon. Large white couch, pillows, and chairs were added to accentuate the room. The bar on its side will surely add flavor to your high-end experience.

Contrasting colors of black and white made the living room more classy. Glass sliding doors can be opened completely for an uninterrupted view of downtown Miami. Below it is the rectangular type swimming pool.

Safety in style. Light wood stairs with glass railings lead to the upper floor of the house. The materials used for the stairs look great together. One will not question the strength of the glass material and the wood reflects its tropical touch. Modern and tropical.

Another great indoor space in this house is this chic and luxurious master bedroom. A small sitting area and working area had been incorporated into this room so that one can lounge and work at the same time. A glass surround wall is placed for an interrupted view of the downtown Miami. Onward is a balcony which is great for some open yet private moments. And, the space is in great combination with its white ceiling with hidden lights, white wall, and light brown floor tiling.

This is one of the many bedrooms available in the upper space of the house. A wall of cabinetry surrounds the room good for plenty of storage. The bed, its linens, the lampshade, tables and the floor carpet is in consonance with the theme of the whole space.

The master bathroom is placed next to the master bedroom. The space looks great and perfect for its dual sink vanity, a shower with a floor-to-ceiling glass surround, white freestanding bathtub, with views on the palm trees through the large glass windows. Its white ceiling provides a wider space, while the hidden lighting from it emit warm glow on the wood wall and the floor.

Truly, this house is a masterpiece project of the architect and at the same time a prized possession to the house owners. This may be of a very great market value, yet, undoubtedly, the island paradise living it may offer is priceless. This is just another achievement to the Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design for this Hibiscus Island Residence. It is a fact that Miami’s cost of living is really priced high, thus, a home owner resident of Miami will be very much willing to sacrifice cost for luxury, comfort, modern, and tropical island living experience this Hibiscus Island residence can offer.