What Are Some Window Covering Ideas for Sliding Glass Doors?
What Are Some Window Covering Ideas for Sliding Glass Doors?
Sliding glass doors bring in a lot of light and offer an excellent view into a backyard or patio. However, these windows also create glare and can let in UV rays that have the potential to destroy your belongings. That’s why shades or blinds for your sliding glass doors can provide light control without ruining your view.
At The Blind Butler, located near Vacaville, CA, we carry high-quality custom sliding door window treatments from leading brands like Norman, Graber, and Hunter Douglas. If you’re interested in looking for ways to fit the large glass doors in your home, check out these window covering ideas for some inspiration:
Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors
Vertical blinds are the ultimate partner for sliding doors. They pair so well together because vertical blinds can fit into the door frame or mount to the ceiling and glide along a rail above the door. Twist their vanes to block light or let it in.
It’s no wonder that vertical blinds are some of the best window coverings for sliding glass doors. You can customize your blinds to stack to the left, right, or split down the center, depending on how your doors interact with your walls and windows. And the vertical slats are a safe window treatment. You can put your hand between the slats to open the door, so you don't need to fight to open it.
Best Shades for Sliding Doors
Not all shades can be made for sliding glass doors, but at The Blind Butler, we offer a variety of custom shade solutions that can be fit to doors with room for cut-outs to incorporate hardware.
One of our favorite shades for sliding doors are cellular shades. Among their many uses, cellular shades can be made in a vertical style as well as their traditional horizontal style. This means that you can enjoy the energy-efficient structure of cellular shades that fit close to your window and keep air from transferring—this time, for your sliding glass doors. You can choose a light-filtering, sheer, opaque, or semi-sheer fabric, which will regulate the light that comes through them when they're closed.
Whichever option you choose, they'll also prevent heat from going through your sliding glass door and altering the temperature in your home. That's because they're made using layered honeycomb-shaped cells trapped in between the outward-facing fabric panels that trap air. They press close against the window and act like a layer of insulation. We can help you select fabric colors and cell sizes to fit your intended style.
Drapes and More for Sliding Glass Doors
Shutters for sliding glass doors provide excellent light control, privacy, and security. They can also reduce outside noise. Shutters can be cut to fit any size door or window, which makes them the perfect whole-home solution. When placed on a bypass or bifold track, shutters can be the perfect touch for your sliding glass doors.
Norman® SmartDrape™ Shades are also available for sliding glass doors. This innovative combination of drapes and sheer shade uses vertical panes in sheer fabrics that aren't connected but have a thick, flowing movement.
Contact Us for Sliding Door Window Treatments
Finding shades, shutters, or blinds for sliding glass doors allows you to enjoy your view without the UV rays, glare, and lack of privacy. At The Blind Butler near Vacaville, CA, it's our pleasure to help you figure out which style you like most and help you customize them so they complement your home and personality.
We also carry patio covers, awnings, architectural shades, and outdoor umbrellas to finish off your design in style.
To browse our design offerings, request an appointment in our showroom or an in-home consultation by calling us at (707) 448-9800 or leaving a message on our contact form. We're a family-owned business proud to serve Vacaville, Fairfield, Dixon, Woodland, Davis, Dixon, Winters, Suisun City, Benicia, Vallejo, American Canyon & Napa, CA. Contact us today!
