So here's the completed project with the Centor Blinds. Check out the install video at their website and realize that the casing that houses the blind assembly sticks out from the door unit a good 4-6" and looks shady onside- wish I'd taken a photo of that before having the left and right sheetrock furred out to make the screen flush with the interior walls. The mechanism slides well, but once in awhile makes a large "clunk" about midway that seems like it isn't lined-up straight on the reel-out of the screen side. I emailed Centor for care instructions, as I have a Phantom Screen on another french door that I silicone regularly, and they never replied. The only care instructions I could find were to keep the tracks clean. You see where the blind meets the screen, and there is a full-length magnetic pliable stip attached to make the connection between the two. It is so magnetic (most likely due to surface area of magnetic material, that t it is a STRONG two-handed separation to open the gap. I'm going to run some quality Scotch 32+ electrical tape at intervals to see if I can make separation more manageable. We have "lake" or "rice" flies that hatch at different intervals of the summer, and if they are on your screen or blind, they get crushed-into the material, and need to be removed via tooth-brush, etc. I'd do it again, but I'd check other brands to see if there is a comparable option that is US instead of Overseas-based.

Jesemy, I think you might be inviting a maintenance nightmare with the introduction of bi-fold or even louvered doors in a wet area of the bathroom, not to mention their necessary tracks. Since you're going for a European look and feel I think I might have another way to go. Many European bathrooms have tubs that are surrounded with mill work, framed and detailed like fine cabinetry. Woodwork, complete with moulding rises from floor to tub ledge level and the sides of the enclosure are framed in casement moulding like you would find on a beautiful doorway or window. If you framed your shower/tub enclosure in this way you could then choose a decorative fabric that could be hung on a double hung curtain rod with your waterproof liner to be hung on the inside rod as sheers might be hung on the inside rod of a double rod drapery treatment. It could be pulled behind the curtain and in this way hidden when not in use. Choose a decorative double curtain rod and rings that compliment your theme as you would in a living room. Essentially, the split floor to ceiling panels would gracefully flank the sides of the framed tub enclosure and stack like curtains at a window,taking not much space for the loads of style they'll give you. You could duplicate this moulding on the vanity and possibly on some built in wall shelving to hold period vanity cosmetic storage containers that are both functional and in keeping with your European theme. You could surround a mirror with a moulding frame to match for a totally custom look, floor to ceiling, from stock mouldings from a big box home improvement store. Budget permitting you could even apply a wainscot around the lower level of the room. Your lovely window could be treated with 2 inch louvered shutters, or with empty framed shutters where a shirred fabric could be inserted into the open interior of the frames. I don't think I'd add more outside drapery here. The fabric in the shutters could match the "tub draperies" or could be a companion fabric. You can order most fabrics now and have them pretreated with a teflon finish that makes them virtually waterproof. I do mean virtually and not completely. They look, feel and hang just like regular drapery fabric. In any case they'd be much less vulnerable to water damage and steam warping than bi-fold doors. When it comes to color, I'd keep it very light, soft and airy. painted woodwork and walls in a very light or white color gives the room texture and richness. Choose a soft color from your fabric for towels, but don't go overboard with too much color or pattern in addition to your tub drapery fabric. Let them be the dramatic gesture in the room. This room will require some restraint to keep it from going over the top and becoming too themey. Consider adding shaded sconces on opposite sides of your mirror, or even mounting them onto the mirror itself. Look at Restoration Hdw. for inspiration. You might want to add a magnifying mirror at the vanity, and a dimmer on all of the lighting. I think you have a lovely bathroom, and I think this could give you the graceful European look you're hoping for.

I just built option 3, not completely finished. I think wardrobes are typical in Europe but not in US so from the perspective of resale the traditional closet is best. So far we are happy with our choice as we had been considering sliding doors which at the length and height of our closet were priced at about what I paid for the unit. The room is small so it is difficult to get a good picture. We have triple and double height hanging and pullouts for ties/belts/shoes. A not finished piece is a vanity desk and shelves above. This post was edited by 5yearslater on Sun, Jun 2, 13 at 18:28

Mark, funny comment. after a lot of searching, I found what I thought was a good pick for bi-fold doors. (for my laundry closet. no room for reg. doors) Home Depot had solid oak bi-fold doors. Apparently they are out of stock. right now I've got those hollow louvered doors and they are crap. thinking I may have to have someone make something because I can't find any suitable replacements.