Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

Valerie and Rotan had never been happier, life had been good to them and they were finally moving into their own home. Valerie spent hours pouring over designing magazines and websites, trying to figure out what would compliment the decor. Once she had all the information with her, she collected her cards and got into her car and embarked on her journey of finding the right window treatment for the sliding glass doors at home…

Sliding windows and doors do function as an attractive and efficient method of letting light and air into your home but if not done esthetically it could certainly turn out to be an eyesore.

There are a two factors that need to be kept in mind while choosing the right window treatment for sliding glass doors – the first thing is how much traffic the door causes and next how much light you actually want to receive into the room.

Here are some stylish and functional window treatment options:

• Drapes and Curtains:
  This is one option that will never go out of style and can be used as a good life treatment. A rich and luxurious feel can be added to a room simply by using traditional draperies. If you like the casual look then you could opt for tab-top curtains. Curtains and drapes have advantages too as once the curtain rods are hung they can be easily changed from one season to another or once every year.

• Vertical Blinds
  Fashion has invaded window treatments too. Vertical blinds are now available in a variety of colors and fabrics. There are vertical blinds that have attached sheers; these though expensive can be bought because they offer a beautiful and expensive look.

• Vertical Cellular Shades
  A vertiglide shade is a very popular option. These do resemble the traditional horizontal cellular shades but the added feature is that they pull to the side.

• Plantation Shutters
  If you would like to include a classic, timeless and clean look for sliding doors, then plantation shutters are just for you! These treatments can be customized to suit different requirements that might arise out of limitations such as lack of space.

• Shoji Screens
  Like the name suggests, shoji screens provide a unique look that has an Asian style. A few designers experiment by using rice paper with the sliding shoji screens. This window treatment offers filtered light as well as privacy.

• Bamboo Shades
  Natural and chic that’s what bamboo shades are! These can be used to provide an island style. One option is to hang two separate blinds for each half of the sliding door or you could go in for one large shade for the whole window. When having the shades installed, ensure that there is enough space above the door for the shade to roll up and allow the door to stay open.

• Horizontal Sliding Panel Track Blinds
  If you want light control, then the horizontal sliding panel track blinds are a good option. These window treatments are available in woven wood or with modern solar screen materials.

• Double Horizontal Blinds
  Horizontal blinds that are installed over the two panels of your sliding glass doors can be used as a window treatment. While choosing blinds, pick one that has low head rails that will be easy to install and add flush to the glass. Using this method will provide a way to raise the access door shade while leaving the secondary shade lowered.