Wonderful Decor

Sliding glass doors are popular in homes and commercial buildings alike. They can provide you with a large window that can be used to allow ample natural sunlight to penetrate into the space. They also can open widely by sliding the door horizontally along a track. While these doors offer several benefits for you to enjoy, the fact is that it can be challenging to find window treatments for these large features that are both stylish and functional.

There are several different options to consider that may be suitable for use as a window treatment for sliding glass doors, and with a closer look at the options, you may find the treatment options that are best suited for your space.

Tie-Back Curtains

One option that may look wonderful as a window treatment for sliding glass doors is tie-back curtains. These are curtains that may slide to the stationary side of the window on a decorative curtain rod. They may be placed casually behind a stationary tie-back feature or may be tied back with a cloth feature that matches the curtain material.

When the property owner wants privacy or needs to block out sunlight, the curtain simply needs to be removed from the tie-back feature, and the curtain can slide across the rod to cover the entire window.

Mount Top Treatments

Mount top window treatments are those that are concealed in part by a valance that hangs over the top of the sliding door. With sliding doors, the valance may be placed almost entirely over the wall above the sliding door, and the top of the window treatment may be installed inside this valance.

This type of solution works well with many types of sliding blinds that open in an upward fashion. The limitation with these, however, is that the blinds must be pulled entirely upward in order for individuals to be allowed to pass through the sliding door without hindrance.

Hanging Curtain Panels

Hanging curtain panels can also be installed with sliding doors. To provide ample access to the sliding door, the panels can be installed so that they are flush with the walls on the side of the door. When the curtain panels are open, the door should be usable. These panels can be drawn closed for privacy and to block sunlight.

Vertical Blinds

A popular option that many use as a window treatment for sliding glass doors is vertical blinds. These are blinds with panels that hang in a vertical fashion from a bracket placed at the top of the sliding door. Rather than being drawn in an upward motion, they can be drawn sideways to the stationary side of the door.

The benefit associated with using vertical blinds is that the angle of the blinds can also be adjusted to control the amount of sunlight that penetrates into the space. This is not possible when using curtains as a window treatment for sliding doors.

Making a Decision

The good news is that there are several different types of window treatments for sliding glass doors that are available. When making a decision, it is important to first choose a type of window treatment that is most functional for your needs.

For example, if the ability to control sunlight in the space is important, the use of horizontal blinds with a mount top valance or vertical blinds may be preferred. Accessibility through the feature as a portal may also be more important in some homes or commercial spaces than in others.

Once you have decided which type of window treatment may be best for your space, you can then explore the different decorative style options. The right window treatments for sliding doors can enhance the functional use of the sliding glass door while also adding style to the space.