Ideas for contemporary window treatments for sliding glass door?
Sofia Shan
3 years ago
Would like to avoid the old school vertical blinds for these sliding glass doors. Any ideas or advice for a contemporary clean look that wouldn't break the bank? Thank you!
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katinparadise
3 years agoThere are a few companies, including IKEA, that offer what are called panel curtains. They slide on a track and are quite reasonably priced.
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Comments (14)I put panels to either side of my bedroom sliding door. We very seldom open the door as well; however, we did extend the rod about 15" to either side so that the panels stacked back to either side of trim so on those rare occasions when we do want to access the sliding door, the panels were not in front. The suggestion of a tie back is a good one if you do require more frequent access since I noticed if there is any wind, then the drapes will blow out the open sliding door and I have to be mindful of that when I close it. All and all, though, I much prefer the more balanced, symmetrical look of two panels; whether formal or informal....See Morewindow treatment for sliding glass door??
Comments (7)What are your needs for the WT? Looks, privacy, light filtering, block out? Since it's the dining room, a pic might help to visualize the space and your own style. I have 2 sliders backyard facing. The one in the kitchen/family has no treatment and I prefer it that way; in our master bedroom we did layered treatment with a double traverse rod with center opening pinch pleats on top and sheers below for light filtering/privacy--above that I plan to hang a valance when DH gets around to it. As I wanted the center opening, I took them about 15" beyond the door frame so when open they stack back behind the door. Before I had them all go to one side, but I like the symmetry of this arrangement better. If you do decide on a fabric treatment you can tie it in and dress up the wood blinds with a coordinating valance or roman shade. There are other options for vertical blinds (some with sheer material in between), bamboo, etc. Check out the JC Penny website for other options. Here is a link that might be useful: JC Penny draperies...See Moresliding glass door window treatment ideas?
Comments (7)Two way draw panels work quite well on a slider. Depending on the fabric, lining and fullness, they should be fairly easy to open and close. There are many hardware options now that have a special lining inside the ring to help the panel "glide" across the pole. Many corded traverse poles look great now......tracks are hidden inside the wood or metal rodding. And of course motorization is one of many ultimate luxury items for a master bedroom and certainly makes moving the panels effortless....See Morewhat kind of window treatment should I use on a sliding glass door?
Comments (1)Pictures please....See Morejulieste
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