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Hello Chipmonk. My final decision was to forgo the blind option altogether. We didn't need them for privacy, just for sun and heat protection. I thought I'd end up selecting a window treatment covering to minimize the sun and heat after the installation, but I haven't needed one. With my builders assistance, we chose Harvey Building Products door and window for our kitchen and decided upon the Tribute line...double pane sliding patio door (they don't put interior blinds in their doors), and double pane sliding window over the sink (so effortless to slide). We noticed a difference immediately with the double glazed, low E argon, easy sun clean glass. The amount of sun and heat that gets through is mimimal compared to our original glass. We have been through the heat of the summer and surprisingly we never missed having blinds. This glass has been wonderful for blocking out a considerable amount of noise, the suns rays, and heat...far exceding my expectations. Upon closing the slider the heat is sealed off and you can visibly see the reduction of the suns rays. We coundn't be more pleased with our selection. I enjoy having the wide open windows for unobstructed light and view. Wishing you well with your project and good luck with your final selections.

Do you use the doors at all? I would use whatever decorative draperies or other window coverings that would look nice in your room and hang an outdoor shade, remote controlled, to block the sun and/or the view. I got one of these through Costco and it is very effective at blocking the sun/heat, but filtering the light so the room doesn't look too dark. I can see out in the daytime, but if there was anyone who had a view to that window, they could see in at night (it doesn't block that). But that's what I'd use my indoor draperies for. Sun setter blinds Can you do a drapery that pulls all the way to one side on a traverse rod, or that you can pull manually if they are mounted on rings? Like this:

For a transitional style room with sliding doors I'd do floor length curtain panels on each side, hung on a rod located half way between the door molding and the ceiling.