Sliding Glass Door Window TreatmentsSliding glass doors are similar to patio doors
in that they are large windows that allow quite a bit of light
through. Window coverings for sliding glass door windows range
from standard vertical blinds to decorative drapes. The most
important thing to remember is that you need to choose a
window treatment that allows easy access in and out. Also, not
all sliding glass windows open to the outside. Some open to
another room. In those cases, you want to choose a window
treatment that matches both rooms. |
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A few popular window coverings for sliding glass doors
include vertical blinds, curtains honeycomb shades and shoji
screens.
Vertical blinds are the standard window treatment
for sliding glass doors. They block out light when fully closed and
allow easy entry and exit when fully open. There are many kinds of
colors, textures as well as degree of light penetration to choose
from so donĄŻt hesitate to explore different options.
Curtains are also a popular choice for sliding glass doors.
When using curtains you might want to make sure you suspend the
curtains high above the frame and extend the track or rod clear of
it on either side so that the fabric does not get caught in the
doors. Because sliding glass doors often open in one direction, you
have to install curtains that part in one direction and not in the
middle.
Honeycomb or cellular shades are good for insulation
as they have pockets of air inside. They also can give you the
translucent effect where some light is let through to brighten up
the room while giving you privacy. It is suggested that you get
vertically sliding shades that move to one side so that you have
full access in and out of your sliding glass door. If you do choose
horizontal shades, make sure that you mount the high enough such
that when you pull up the shades, it wonĄŻt bother someone from
walking in and out of the sliding glass door.
Another
elegant window treatment for sliding glass door is to incorporate a
shoji screen in front of the window. A shoji screen is a Japanese
style screen made of rice paper and wood. The advantage of this
solution is that you donĄŻt need to draw the blinds or curtains since
the shoji screen is incorporated into the window. However, if you
want to see through your sliding glass door often, then this may not
be the best solution. It will depend on your personal taste and
functionality concerns.
Again, when choosing window
treatments for sliding glass doors, consider your ease of entry and
exit first. Then decide on the type of window covering based on
function and decoration style.
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