Many homeowners choose french doors for their beauty and sophistication and their ability to provide a view of the outdoors and plenty of light. As a window/door hybrid, french doors require blinds or shutters to be specially fitted, so homeowners have the option to block out light when needed. However, unlike conventional windows, french doors aren’t compatible with all window treatments, as they’ll often require customisation for a proper fit. To help you choose the right treatment for your home, we thought we’d got go through our favourite blinds for french doors in our article below.
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French Door Window Treatments – The Best Blinds for French Doors
Roller blinds
Roller blinds are a popular choice for window coverings for french doors, as they can be linked together to create a streamlined, uniform look. This allows the blinds to cover more window space and stop gaps of light from streaking through. These blinds are available in filtering, sunscreen and blockout, and provide UV resistant properties to prevent fading.
Roman blinds
Heralded for their versatility, Roman blinds offer an elegant and contemporary finish to any space. These types of blinds work incredibly well for french doors as they can be custom made to fit panels and can be easily stacked and lowered. This makes it easier to access door handles, as you won’t have to worry about the blinds getting in the way.
Panel glide blinds
Panel glide blinds are one of the best blinds for french doors, as panels operate in a similar manner. Using a convenient track, panel glides work just as the name suggests – by effortlessly gliding to one or both sides. They offer a modern, fuss-free look, combing easy operation with superior privacy and light control all in one.
Cellular shades
Cellular shades are great blinds for french doors, as they are lightweight and don’t take up much window space. Providing a layer of insulation and available in a wide array of fabric densities and colours, cellular shades will easily complement any style of décor.
Shutters for french doors
Plantation shutters offer a high level of stability and durability for french doors and help to create a stylish look that heavily complements existing décor. Adding beauty and elegance, shutters for french doors offer a more long-term solution to privacy and shade and can even elevate the value of your home. When it comes to installing shutters for french doors, you’ll need to have them custom made to get the exact fit.
Curtains for french doors
Custom made curtains also work well with french doors, especially when incorporated with tie backs. Whether you’d like sheer curtains or something with a heavier fabric, we recommend having two curtains on one rod for ease of use. Or you might want to opt for curtains that operate in a similar manner to blinds, allowing you to stack them vertically instead of horizontally. You can also get curtains for the window parts of the french doors instead of using a handrail.
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