Window Treatment for Sliding Doors
Sliding doors are very functional and desirable features of a home. Choosing the best window treatment for them is sometimes a bit of a problem. There are however several choices of window treatment for sliding doors that are attractive but won’t hinder its functionality.
Curtains
Curtains are an ideal window treatment for sliding doors. Curtains can provide an attractive covering for the sliding door without hampering its easy opening and closing. Curtains can also be easily taken down and changed or cleaned, an advantage that is not present to other choices such as blinds or shades. Since sliding doors are not very energy efficient, the best curtains for them are those that are made of heavy materials such as damask, jacquard or brocade. These heavy fabrics will help keep the heat in the colder seasons and the cool air in summer. If the sliding doors however, are made of a more energy efficient design, simple, lightweight curtain fabrics can be used such as voile or lace to allow more sunlight to enter the room.
Blinds
Blinds are another window treatment for sliding doors that are practical and aesthetically pleasing. Blinds provide the utmost in privacy and block out light entering the room totally The most modern type of vertical sliding panel blinds is a wonderful choice since they are capable of being pulled to the side perpendicularly. Some of these products have vinyl vanes, making them very easy to clean and care for. There are also vertical blinds made of fabric in all colors and hues. These vertical window blinds are practical, reasonably priced and provide maximum light control. They also come with a heavy-duty track system for simple and trouble-free operation.
Panel Track Blinds
Panel track blinds are other great alternative window treatment fir sliding doors. These are single sliding panel offered in different widths for maximum light control. There is a variety of materials, from fabric materials to synthetic solar shade materials or natural materials such as bamboo and other natural fiber.
Curtains for Sliding Glass Doors
Curtains for Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors are home features that are rather difficult to dress up and provide with a window or door treatment. These two wide panes of glass that are actually doors are also considered windows in a sense. Leaving them bare and unadorned is a threat to privacy and allow for an impeded light and heat to either enter or leave the room. To help you choose what is best to be done with your sliding glass doors, find below several window treatment ideas that will work for sliding glass doors:
Swag curtains
Swag curtains or swag window curtains are great for sliding glass doors. They are made up of two separate triangle shaped window curtains that can be hang on the left and right panels of the sliding glass doors. Swag window curtains will cover the top section of each sliding glass door panel and narrowing down to its side. Sunlight’s entry to the room will be moderated since they can only pass through the middle portion of a closed sliding glass doors, while privacy will be ensured. Swag window curtains will not also hinder the closing and opening of the sliding glass doors when they are fixed on the top most part of the panels rather than on the wall above the panels.
Valance
Valance is another window treatment idea for sliding glass doors. They may not provide much in terms of privacy nor protection from the sun but it will surely soften and beautify your sliding glass doors.
Roll-up shades or blinds
Faux Wood or bamboo roll-up shades or blinds are lovely treatment for sliding glass doors. They are perfect for your privacy needs and at the same time control the amount of light entering the room by simply rolling the shades up or down.
Accordion fold curtains
Accordion fold curtains are hang with grommets or eyelets that can slide easily and effortlessly through the curtain rod making them ideal window treatment for sliding glass doors. The accordion fold curtains can be pushed back to the side during the day and at night time and whenever you want privacy can be pushed close together.
