Finding Treatments for Doors

If you have a slider, a patio door, or a French door, it’s an expanse of glass, just like any window in the home. Treating it becomes as important, for light control, UV protection, insulation, and privacy. But treating those sorts of openings can be a little more complex. At Window Treats serving Monmouth Beach, we have a few ideas about how to approach the task as well as some thoughts on which treatments work best for those types of openings. Read on, and be sure to contact one of our consultants regarding your specific situation.

Aesthetics and Functionality

When people think about treating a sliding glass door, patio door, or French door, it’s easy to forget that that door is likely placed in a room that has at least one other treated window. Yet it’s important to choose a covering for the door that works with the rest of the room. Contrasting looks can add depth and dimension, while coordinating or matching looks can round out the aesthetic. But before you decide which is more interesting for your home, keep in mind a few things: first if your door is in an open concept or “great” room, it’s possible that there could be many different styles of windows throughout that space, including regular windows, large picture windows, odd shaped windows, and skylights. Keep in mind functionality as well—doors are more frequently (and more robustly) used than windows, so the treatment might well function differently than for the windows.

Vertical Options for Doors

Because of their flexibility and versatility, as well as for their functionality, we find these treatments to be among the best for doors:

Luminette® Sheer Panels. Sheer fabric attached to vertical vanes, Luminette allows for light and privacy control while maintaining some view-through.
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds. Gliding panels that offer smooth operation, Skyline stacks neatly when open and can actually also work well as a room divider.
Cadence® Vertical Blinds. With a look that’s a lot like drapery folds, Cadence is purpose-built for doors and large expanses of windows.
Somner® Vertical Blinds. Designed to make a statement in your room, Somner blinds come in vinyl, fabric, and aluminum styles.
Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds. Excellent for the minimalist home, Vertical Solutions offer smooth movement and over 40 material and color options.

Door Options That Coordinate Well

If your space calls for matching your door treatment with your window fashion, some excellent options include:

Duette® Cellular Shades. Bringing insulation and sound absorption to the window, Duette can be hung vertically to match exactly with other Duette treatments in the room.
Carole Fabrics Custom Drapes. Beautiful as standalone treatments, custom drapes can be made to work with your décor—they come in over 4,000 fabric and color options.
Heritance® Wood Shutters. Made entirely from genuine hardwood, Heritance brings an artisanal look to a room.
Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters. Durable and functional, these shutters can withstand intense sun and moisture and won’t fade or chip.
NewStyle® Composite Shutters. Great for an energetic home, NewStyle looks like real wood but is much lighter and more durable.