Window treatments are a great way to add style and personality to your home. When choosing window treatments, you want to take into consideration what type of windows you have, the size of the windows, and the amount of natural light that comes in. In this article, we will discuss different types of window coverings for patio sliders & French doors. Stay tuned and read the article till the end to ensure you’ve seen all the options.
Sliding Glass Door Window Treatments Sliding glass doors are great for cheering natural light, natural view, and seamless view of the indoors and out. However, sometimes you can’t ignore privacy for your own sake. The best way to deal with it is to invest in the right window treatment. With numerous options out there, it is quite hard to choose the right one for you. Let’s have a look at the popular sliding glass door window treatments.
Verticle blinds for sliding glass door.
Vertical blinds Thoroughly functional and versatile, vertical blinds are the most affordable, widespread option for sliding glass doors. They are not always ideal for high-traffic areas or areas that your children or animals will be in and out frequently. There are a lot of moving parts, and plastic pieces in vertical blinds. Southern Exposure will only recommend these for someone needed privacy but on a fixed budget. Vertical blinds come in different materials such as PVS, wood, and cloth.
Cellular Shades for sliding glass door.Vertical cellular shades It is a great alternative to traditional vinyl vertical blinds. Commonly known as honey-shaped vertical cellular shades, it protects the sliding glass door against heat loss. The cellular shades assist with blocking out heat. They work by holding trapped air inside the treatment and creating a barrier between the window surface and the room. These shades can be constructed as a single, double or triple cell shade. As your shade thickness increases it will bring up the R-value to the window treatments. Cellular shades are made from soft paper or cloth like materials. (Typically, spun lace and bonded polyester are used to make these specific window treatments.) woven wood shades on slider.Woven wood shades Woven wood shades are organic, eco-friendly, and endlessly provide a unique look. Available in both horizontal and vertical designs, such types of shades are perfect for bohemian and traditional styles. They are usually made of different materials including woods, bamboo, reeds, and grasses. The longevity depends on the specific material— as well as how it endures diverse weather.
\ Plantation Shutter Bi Pass Track SystemShutter bypass track blinds Yet, another type of luxurious option for sliding glass doors. They are durable, and easy to clean. You can easily adjust the amount of light according to your needs. Their panels are designed in such a way that they slide past each other on a bypass track system. I would recommend this for an area that is not high traffic but still works great all around.
Sliding panel track system for patio doors
Sliding panel track blinds It is another excellent choice for sliding glass doors. It operates on a track, which makes it worthy for a larger area of glass. This has a modern feel to it and there are many choices of fabrics and opacities (the amount of light that is let in.) These come in blackout, light filtering, as well as different percentages if you are just trying to block out some light.
French Door Window Treatments French doors, with their wide frame and top-to-bottom glass, are always ideal for bringing natural light into your home. However, there are several treatments or options available that allow you to control or maximize light according to your needs and complement your decor. Here are some French door window treatments that you can consider for your home:
Cellular shades on french door.
Cellular shades Cellular shades are perfect for French doors. Cellular shades are immensely energy-efficient and provide adequate light control. You are able to have the top up bottom down option which allows more privacy and more light to come through. This features also allows you to keep partial view as well. Cellular shades are also know as honeycomb shades. These shades have the highest R value of all the window coverings so makes them very energy efficient!
Plantation Shutters on french doors
Plantation Shutters Plantation Shutters are exceptional, especially when you have a coastal home— to evoke a beachy vibe. Shutters are fastened securely with French doors; never shift when doors open and close. The good thing— adjustable louvers are available in a variety of slat sizes such as 2.5 / 3.5 & 4.5 inches. Plantations shutters are also considered very elegant. They are the only covering that does not loose value over time. They come in a couple different styles and are wonderful for traditional style and modern homes. Plantation Shutters are typically considered real property as it built into your home. They are also exempt from sales tax for this reason.
Roller shade on door
Roller and Solar Shades
Window shadings continuously manage privacy and light at the same time— complimented with a subtle flourish. Another great treatment is solar roller shades. They can be easily customized with a variety of opacity levels, fabric styles, and colors. These types of shades help to block harmful UV rays and keep the room cool. Solar and Roller shades are very sophisticated and give the French window a clean, contemporary look. You have a choice on what you would like at the top of the roller which is typically a cassette, Southern Exposure offers a beautiful hand build valance, or you may get something with a fabric insert to match all around. These roller shades may be motorized or non-motorized. You also have the option of Bluetooth control which will allow you to integrate these shades with smart home systems such as Alexa.
Roman Shades Roman shades are often undermined when people think of window coverings for French doors. But it keenly matches the clean lines of the French doors. Also, the flat construction of flat shades fits nicely behind the door handles. Roman shades, due to their delicate construction are one of the most expensive options on the market. These shades have many designs to choose from.
Woven wood shades / Bamboo shades
It is quite similar to Roman shades and made of natural bamboo reeds or woven grass materials, paired with a layer of texture and natural color to the room. These shades tend to give off a very earthy vibe. I would consider them to be perfect for a Boho type decorating style. They are also very unique in other windows throughout the home. Southern Exposure would love to come to your home and show you more samples.
Window treatments are a VERY important part of your home. They can not only help you control the temperature of your home, but also make it more comfortable and fashionable. You should carefully consider what style of window treatments you want and what goes currently with your homes style before purchasing them as they are like everyday clothing for your windows!
