Sliding glass patio doors are very useful and practical. They let in a lot of light and can give you a direct route to your backyard, your patio, and your grill. However, all sliding doors are not created equal, and some of them you’ll find in existing homes will be both poorly made and unattractive.
In addition, even doors with triple-paned glass can allow heat loss which will jack up your heating bill. Therefore, most people prefer to find some type of window treatment which will cover the doors, maintain the thermal integrity of the house, and provide privacy.
When you’re thinking about window treatments for your sliding doors, you need to think about how much traffic uses the door and how much light you want to have coming through the windows. You also need to consider the size and scope of the room you’ll be putting them in. If you have a lovely fireplace or other feature that’s the focus of the room, you aren’t going to want to add gaudy window treatments that will detract from the rest of the room.
There are many different ways to hide sliding glass doors that will be both unobtrusive and elegant-looking. You can find window treatments in wood, fabric, and plastic and in traditional styles like vertical blinds, pinch-pleated draperies, and roman shades. However, if you’d prefer something a little different, keep reading.
One great way to hide sliding glass doors is by placing a Japanese shoji screen in front of it. You will find these screens made of woven woods which will give you a high degree of privacy but will also block the light. Some screens come with intricately-painted panels, and others with panels made of heavy-duty rice paper or silk. Most screens have lightweight wooden frames which range from teak to pine.
Another option you might like is hybrid shutters. These shutters are made of a product that looks like wood, but will give you the durability, strength, and stability that you can only get with modern materials. You’ll find that this material does not warp in humid climates like real wood does. The shutters are energy efficient and offer 95% UV protection from the sun. When they’re closed they will block the light completely, but with them you have the advantage of opening them part way or full to suit your needs.
A new trend in window treatments for you to look at is window coverings that are made of specialty papers. They are created with handmade papers and rice paper which make semi-transparent blinds that look good with modern décor. The papers can be truly lovely including such features as glitter, leaves, or threads which have been pressed right into the paper itself. Ready-made you’ll find that they are quite expensive, too, but you can make your own for a fraction of the price.
If all else fails, you can look at the many websites online that sell window treatments for sliding doors. Looking at their designs may even give you some creative ideas for making your own special window treatments.
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