Sliding Door Window Treatments

What’s good when it comes to entryway window coverings?

With large panes of glass on the front door, or even sidelights–the narrow windows that flank each side of the door–it’s important to install door coverings that offer privacy, security and light control. Good examples of entry door blinds are roman shades, roller shades, woven shades and cellular shades. Other door treatments available for entryways are shutters and blinds. The type of door and windows of the entry can play a part in determining what will work.

What are the best window treatments for sliding doors?

The large glass panes of sliding glass doors bring in a tremendous amount of natural light and beautiful views. The problems arise when the light and heat overwhelm the space. Did you know that just about any type of window covering can be used with sliders? Many homeowners think that vertical blinds are the only answer. While you can still get vertical blinds, you have other options to explore. Vertical shades come in wide panels, honeycomb shades and privacy sheers. Those privacy sheers are quite popular, as they look like curtains, but rotate interior vanes for a unique light filtering/light blocking experience. Plantation shutters for doors are offered with two different types of operating systems–folding and sliding. Custom draperies and curtains are a gorgeous option for covering sliding doors. Many of our sliding door window treatments are available as motorized blinds, making it simple to access the outdoor spaces around your home.

French door shades…should they block the light? Or just filter?

Take a moment to consider what “blocking the light” means to you. Do you need room darkening for your french doors, or has the intense sunshine gotten on your nerves so much that you *think* you need the block the light? If it’s room darkening, then yes, blocking the light is exactly what you should do. There are a number of light blocking french door shades and shutters that will help make that a reality. If you’d simply like to reduce the amount or intensity of the entering light, you can cover french doors with any type of shades, blinds, shutters or drapery in a fabric that is meant to let some of the natural light in. For reducing the glare and filtering the sunshine, many homeowners love covering french doors with roman shades, roller shades, bamboo shades and sheer shades.

Can you install door blinds without drilling?

Yes! The newest innovation for installing door shades is called TrackGlide. This operating system does not use hardware to drill into the door to install the window coverings. Instead, the track adheres to the edge of the window frame–right next to the glass. The shades glide up and down the track, offering privacy, light control and energy efficiency. These door shades are great for tilt turn windows and doors that swing open.

Are sliding door window treatments on display so I can see them?

We have three Northeastern Ohio window treatment showrooms where you can see patio door blinds on display. Adjust them open and closed. See and touch the fabrics on full-size displays and in swatches. Experience a wide selection of upgrades to improve the light control, privacy and energy efficiency of your home. Feel confident in what possibilities you might select, and then schedule with us so we can create the right solutions and style from the comfort of your home. We design, measure and install–all of done by qualified professionals.