If you have sliding glass doors at home it may be quite difficult to find suitable dressing styles for them. Most often you may be limited to a few styles which can get boring after some time. This can create an uninteresting or dull look in your home. However, there are some different ways in which you can decorate these windows in a different manner to enhance the overall ambiance of your rooms.
Given below are some types of sliding glass door window window treatments. Before you decide the type of treatment you need to consider a few factors like the traffic in the room, presence of pets and small children, privacy and lighting requirements, budget and other kinds of treatment already present in the room etc. These are important because you can choose the treatments accordingly and save them from possible damages.
Drapes: One of the most simple and elegant types of treatments can be the use of drapes or curtains. They are a perfect choice especially if you are a DIY enthusiast. You can purchase good looking drapes according to the color and patterns which match to your room decor or make your own if you are creative person. You can choose the material also according to the amount of light you want inside. These are more preferred to be used in places where there is less traffic to keep the curtains or drapes intact.
Pleated Sheers: Another option is to use the pleated sheers. These are good to be used in formal areas like the dining room and the living rooms. They are similar to the vertical blinds but are actually pleated drapes which function like vertical blinds. This kind of treatment brightens up the area and imparts a more elegant feel to the rooms. You can use this type of treatment in areas where you require more light because they let in enough light even when they are closed.
Vertical Blinds: This is one of the most common styles used on sliding glass doors. The blinds are easy to install and can be easily opened or closed according to your will. To enhance its appearance you can choose from the various colors, styles and materials like wood, vinyl, aux wood, bamboo etc according to the room decor. Vertical blinds are easy to maintain because you need to dust it using a good duster whenever you see dust accumulated.
Cellular Shades: Cellular shades are one piece shades unlike the vertical blinds. They are usually made of cloth paper material and have honeycomb pattern. When fully closed the shades stack to both the sides of the slider. An advantage of using this kind of treatment is that the shades can be made of materials which can block sunlight and reduce the heat inside. However, you need to be very careful if you have pets and children because they can cause considerable damage to the cloth used. These are expensive too. Cellular shades look splendid on your sliding glass doors, provide enough privacy and keep away the sunlight and heat.
