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What are Sliding Panels?
Graber Sliding Panels are one of the sleekest, most modern window treatments available today. Sometimes called panel track blinds, or sliding panel blinds, the sliding panel’s closest cousin is the vertical blind. But compared to vertical blinds, sliding panels are much wider and have a different look that many people find attractive.
Sliding panels are increasing in popularity, in large part because they look so different than other window treatments. The wide panels present a broad field of color or texture, allowing for a larger area of uninterrupted color or pattern. They’re also easy to operate—a simple movement of the control wand allows you to open and close your sliding panels in an instant.
Understanding Sliding Panels
Sliding panels are simply broad panels made of fabric or other materials. The panels are hung on a track which allows them to slide open and closed. Using the control wand, opening, closing, and adjusting a set of sliding panels is simple and easy.
But the ease and sleek look of a Graber Sliding Panel aren’t the only reasons you should consider this unique window treatment. It is the vast range of fabrics you can choose from that makes sliding panels such a powerful design element. Choose from more than 600 different fabrics, including natural shade, roller shade, Roman shade, and solar shade fabrics that let you coordinate your sliding panels with the other shades in your room. See a full list of all the available Graber Sliding Panel Shade fabrics.
Sliding panels are used on windows, over sliding glass doors, and even as room dividers. Some people even use them in place of closet doors (the streamlined sliding panel stays snug to the wall, taking up very little space). They can be customized to cover closet doorways, patio doors, and even wall-to-wall windows. Your Graber Design Expert will help you find the solution that fits your home and your design goals.
Exploring Sliding Panels
Sliding panels are simple: they slide along a track and are opened and closed with a control wand. They can be used wherever vertical blinds are used, but have an even broader range, functioning as closet doors or even room dividers. They are quite popular with people seeking a modern, elegant look.
Sliding panels are at home in nearly any room. They are especially good at covering wide areas and are especially useful for bringing color into the room without adding clutter. Because they are made with broader panels than vertical blinds, they create a very different look. Many designers take advantage of sliding panels’ width by choosing interesting fabrics and colors that can transform the look of a room.
Because the panels are much wider than the vanes of a set of vertical blinds, sliding panels have fewer vertical lines. This produces a sophisticated look—simpler and less cluttered. Sliding panels can be used throughout the home to add vertical bands of color and texture. The panels are hung from a track that allows them to slide smoothly and retract so that the stacked panels are fully clear of the window. It’s a simple, elegant solution.
Sliding panels’ ability to retract completely clear of the window allows for a full view to the outdoors, full sunlight, and easy access for opening the window for fresh air. The neatly stacked panels take up very little room—great for small spaces or homes where space is at a premium. If these are things you’re interested in, sliding panels should be at the top of your list.
Your Graber Design Expert can quickly measure for and install your sliding panel. And maintaining your sliding panels is as easy as an occasional dusting and vacuuming.
Make a Distinct Style Statement
Discover the modern look of sliding panels in your own home. If you’re looking for a window treatment that’s on trend and makes a distinct style statement, consider sliding panels. You’ll find hundreds of different fabrics to choose from in beautiful colors and patterns—order free swatches now. Learn more about sliding panels and contact a Graber Design Expert in your area who can help you find the perfect window treatments for your home.
