Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to your home. They save space, increase airflow, let natural light, act as efficient insulators and provide seamless access to the outdoors. However, when it comes to choosing window treatments for sliding glass doors, it can be tricky to find something that doesn’t impede its functionality. Thankfully, there are several options to choose from.
Vertical blinds are a common window solution for sliding doors as they are cheap and easy to maintain. But you need to choose the proper ones to filter natural light and preserve privacy at the same time. They’re available in various types of materials like hardwood, faux wood, vinyl and fabric blinds. You can easily adjust them using a cord, wand or a remote control, depending on how they’re constructed. When the slats of the blinds are closed, they stay flat against the sliding door, thereby blocking the light; when opened, you can control the amount of light according to your specific needs. Vertical blinds also won’t hinder indoor-to-outdoor movement when drawn completely open.
Choose the colour of your sliding door blinds according to the colour of your door and walls. Picking a neutral colour is always a safe bet. However, if you want to stand out and create a style statement, you can go for bold colours to create a strong contrast against.
Curtains are one of the easiest window coverings that you can add to treat sliding glass doors. Available in different colours, designs, fabrics, patterns and motifs, curtains also add to the style of your interiors. Choose a fabric that can be easily cinched by a tieback or sash to keep it aside from the door handle. Also, keep the length of the curtain a little above the floor to avoid it collecting dust and dirt from the floor.
As the primary function of a sliding glass door is to bring in light consider using light coloured or translucent curtains.
If you aren’t fond of vertical blinds, then built-in blinds can be a great alternative. Sliding glass doors with horizontal built-in blinds have two panes of glass. The blinds are encapsulated in the glass and also provide extra insulation. You can easily control them with a slider knob.
Built-in blinds don’t fly around; so, there’s no chance that they can get bent out of shape because of your kids or pets.
These panels operate on a track and are mounted on the wall, ceiling or just above the door panel. When you keep the sliding panel blinds completely open, they stack clear of the door letting in the natural light. These panel blinds are available in different materials like fabric, woven wood materials, and solar screen.
This is one more stylish window treatment option for your sliding doors. Some plantation shutters have hinges while some operate on tracks. Both the types slide open and closed. The operable louvers of the plantation shutters are also available in wide and narrow blades. Although you can them already made from a store, it’s always better to get custom plantation shutters for a perfect fit.
Since there are a lot of window treatment options and variations available, choosing the right treatments can be tricky. When buying, make sure to coordinate them with the window treatments of the other windows in the same room to have a synchronised look. As sliding doors usually see heavy traffic, pick durable and easily controllable items. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, then it’s okay to get an interior designer professional to help.
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