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Choosing the Best Door Window Coverings for Your Home

Some doors have small windows. Others have large ones. Others doors in your home, like patio doors, are mostly made from glass and let in a lot of light—but lack the privacy you may need for you in order to utilize all the space in your home in a manner that is comfortable for you and your family.

Hunter Douglas Luminette® Sheer Panels as door window coverings near Wichita, Kansas (KS)

At Jackie and Bill's Drapery & Interiors, we feature Hunter Douglas window treatments in many styles beautifully suited for doors and windows of all shapes and sizes. But which varieties of window treatment will work best for your doors? Our team is here to give you some tips and discuss some of the best door window coverings for almost any situation.

What Kind of Door Window Coverings Do I Need?

To start your door decor process, identify your primary goals.

  • Do you need more privacy and added light control?
  • Are you looking for a style upgrade? 
  • What features are important to you?

Your answers will help guide you toward the right decision. Think about the type of doors you have and how they should work, because your new window treatments should increase the functionality of how you use your space. Different doors have different needs. Let’s explore some styles that work best with different door types.

Exploring Different Door Window Covering Styles

Door window coverings come in different styles to fit various door windows. Here are the most popular door styles along with a few suggestions from our design team.

French Door Window Treatments

A French door has multiple panes of glass, usually set in a wooden or poly frame that swings open and out. They create elegant entryways to other rooms or the outside. This means that they need window treatments that are either mounted close to the windows on the door or that are outside mounted to the wall and can be conveniently stored out of the way when not in use. These three French door window treatments are super-stylish and practical:

  1. A double-duty solution like Silhouette® Sheer Shades can be paired with the Duolite® liner lets you adjust light levels according to your needs.
  2. Roller shades offer a streamlined, contemporary look that fits close to the window and complements minimalist decor.
  3. Custom drapes add an elegant touch to French doors, but stick with lightweight materials rather than heavy silk or velvet.

Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Doors

Patio doors are large sliding or swinging doors that connect indoor living spaces to outdoor areas, often with expansive glass panels for maximum light and views.

  1. Sophisticated panel-track blinds effectively cover wide openings and offer adjustable light control, with long, fabric-covered panels and an interlocking bottom weight.
  2. Cellular shades, known for energy efficiency and modern designs, work well on glass patio doors. You can order them in an impressive range of pleat sizes, fabrics, opacities, heights, and widths.
  3. Vinyl shutters are another good choice here. Unlike blinds that can rattle when moved, shutters are built into a frame that gets installed to a window or door frame. Vinyl shutters also resist heat and moisture, making them a durable choice for glass patio doors.
  4. Luminette® Sheer Panels are vertical sheer shades that work in the same way as vertical blinds but with a light-loving twist. Enjoy illuminated views or twist the opaque vanes closed for privacy. They split and stack out of the way for convenient entry like vertical blinds!

Window Coverings for Sidelight Windoes

If your door has a smaller window or sidelight, we suggest these solutions:

  1. We have already mentioned the benefits of shutters, roller shades, and cellular shades but solar shades are another simple and easy-to-operate window treatment that will work well on small windows and sidelights.
  2. You can customize faux wood blinds for smaller windows; they have adjustable cordless slats and come in over 50 color choices.

These suggestions can get you started, but it’s best to see the options in person at our showroom to learn more. If you come prepared with some general measurements of your door windows, we can help determine which coverings are best for your space. Once you’ve made your order, our certified window treatment installation professionals measure your windows precisely and are experienced with nonstandard shapes, door handles, and other operating systems so that we can customize the precise fit for you.

Open the Door to Custom Door Window Coverings from Jackie and Bill's Drapery & Interiors

Our team of experts is eager to help you find the perfect door window coverings for your home. With a variety of options from Hunter Douglas, you’ll have more choices than you ever thought imaginable.

Contact us for service in Wichita and the surrounding areas including Andover, Cheney, Derby, Goddard, Hutchinson, and Maize, Kansas.