Glass doors offer an extremely cost-effective way of gaining natural lighting without the added expense of reframing walls to create new openings. Decorating them can be tough, however. Here are some ways to stylishly treat your glass doors.
Shutters
Shutters provide a clean and tailored look. This helps them blend in. There’s no way you can go wrong with custom-made louvres mounted on the door frame. The shutters can be made to blend into the room by painting them the same colour as the walls.
Roman shades above the frame
Single wide roman shades can be installed if there’s plenty of wall space between the top and the door frame. They can remain folded up tightly during the day and cover the entire door by night. For an outside-mounted style, make sure the design is coherent across all rooms and the shades are at the same level. A pleasant visual symmetry can be created by taking the fabric 2 inches beyond the frame. Doing this minimizes unwanted light appearing from the sides.
Roman shades within the frame
One of the most functional and common ways to use shades to cover windows is to mount a single shade on each window. Whether you go for classic Romans, top-down or bottom-up, each shade has its own control so they can be raised and lowered individually. Special hold-down brackets can be used to avoid the slapping of heavy treatments against the door. They help keep the treatments in place.
Drapes
Drapes are the best selection for French doors. The drapes can be mounted above and beyond the door frame. The effect is a very thick fabric border which can be drawn closed at its centre. Another way is drawing it in one direction, covering both windows and doors. The draperies can be stacked completely at the wall to avoid inhibiting the full functionality of the doors.
Sliding solar screens
Sliding solar panels provide a modern, clean and sensible design option for your home. They’re particularly effective at blocking harmful UV rays and glare. It can be paired with a clear film on the window to ensure a boost in the protective power. They’re extremely elegant while also being intuitive as they can mimic the function and style of the doors itself.
Vertical cellular shades
Though they have a slightly different look, vertical shades provide the same benefits and functions as solar screens. They’re another contemporary option which is equally effective at being classy while also boosting energy efficiency.
Frosted Glass
They give an elegant edge to sliding doors. They complement wood tones in a way that drapes or bulky fabrics may compromise. It’s suitable for interiors and exteriors both.
When deciding between different window coverings, consider insulation, aesthetics and easy maintenance. Your choice must be based on what you and your home needs.
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