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How to Choose Blinds for Doors

Selecting the appropriate blinds for doors is crucial for achieving a cohesive interior design, optimizing light control, and enhancing privacy. With a variety of colors and fabrics available, it’s essential to consider both aesthetic preferences and the functional requirements of the door. This guide will help you make informed decisions by addressing key questions: What is your style? How much light control do you need? How should your blinds be mounted? ShadeMonster offers expert guidance for all types of doors.

Best Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors, characterized by their vertical orientation and sliding mechanism, often experience high traffic. Therefore, it is vital to choose durable and functional window treatments that can withstand frequent use. A key consideration is whether you want the option to have one side of the door covered while keeping the other side open, a feature that enhances both accessibility and privacy.

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For sliding doors, maintaining a consistent look with the room’s existing window treatments is important. Given that these doors typically open to outdoor spaces, privacy is a significant concern. 

For sliding glass doors in bedroom

For sliding glass doors in bedrooms, ShadeMonster double roller shades are the perfect balance of light filtering and room darkening. The combination of either ShadeMonster solar shades and blackout shades or ShadeMonster light filtering and blackout shades gives you the control of how much light to let in. Choose between a single panel or multiple panels for access to one sliding door while the other side stays lowered.

Zebra Shades: The best of both worlds

ShadeMonster zebra blinds are the best of both worlds and an excellent choice as they allow you to control light and privacy by adjusting the overlapping horizontal stripes. These blinds can also be customized with one or multiple panels, enabling you to keep one panel down while opening the other side of the door. For a sleek and cohesive finish to multiple panels, a single ShadeMonster premium aluminum fascia can be installed to cover the roller shade hardware. 

Note: If you are ordering multiple panels of zebra blinds for one door, please add that to as a note to your order as that will ensure that your blinds will align properly with the horizontal stripes.

How to Measure for Sliding Door Blinds

For sliding doors, an outside mount is recommended, where the blinds are installed outside the door frame. To measure, first determine the width by measuring 4 to 6 inches beyond the door frame. For height, measure from the floor up to your desired mounting point. If you are opting for multiple panels for your sliding glass door, please break up the width measurement by panel size. This can be done easily by splitting the door down the frame to ensure coverage and access to each opening. For a more expansive appearance, consider mounting the blinds a few inches above the door frame. An outside mount ensures full coverage of the door frame.

Window Treatments for French Doors

French doors, known for their elegance, should be paired with equally attractive window treatments. The primary consideration when selecting blinds for French doors is accommodating the door handles. Slim roller shades or blinds with narrow slats are ideal, as they fit neatly behind the handles. These treatments should also be durable and easy to maintain. A fitted window treatment that covers only the door windows, not the entire door, is preferable to preserve the door’s aesthetic appeal.

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For a modern aesthetic, choose ShadeMonster solar roller shades. Their slim design allows easy maneuvering around door handles, while also providing excellent glare reduction and UV protection. Depending on the choice of opacity, solar shades also offer a level of privacy for your french doors. For a more traditional look, ShadeMonster cordless faux-wood blinds are an excellent alternative to real wood. Their flat slats easily accommodate door handles, and their durable PVC construction resists damage from moisture, making them ideal for homes in areas prone to humid conditions.

How to Choose Window Treatments for Front Doors

Front door window treatments play a crucial role in enhancing privacy while still allowing you to observe outside activity. Whether your front door features a single window, sidelight windows, or is entirely glass, it’s important to consider both privacy and insulation. Roller shades are particularly energy-efficient, reducing your electricity bill by an average of 30% and eliminating drafts.

ShadeMonster Recommends: ShadeMonster solar shades are available in various opacities, offering varying levels of visibility. For significant privacy, 1% solar shades are ideal as they allow minimal light penetration. ShadeMonster light-filtering shades further enhance privacy by preventing outsiders from seeing into your home, a crucial feature for front doors. Both options allow for natural light to filter through so your front entryway stays light and airy without being visible to outsiders. 

Best Blinds for Patio Doors

Patio doors, especially those connected to bedrooms, should provide options for both privacy and room darkening. As with other door types, consider the placement of the window treatment mount, either to cover the entire door or just the door windows. Patio door blinds should be functional, allowing easy passage to outdoor spaces. For doors with protruding handles, an outside mount ensures that the blinds do not interfere with door operation.

ShadeMonster Recommends: ShadeMonster blackout shades are ideal for patio doors, offering complete privacy and significant room darkness, which is conducive to better sleep. Whether your shades are inside or outside mount, ShadeMonster premium aluminum fascia is an added feature that enhances blackout shades and helps prevent light seepage. For added convenience, consider ShadeMonster motorized blinds that can be scheduled to adjust at specific times. These blinds can be controlled via a remote, smartphone app, or smart home devices like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Another great option for patio blinds is ShadeMonster faux wood blinds. Choose whether to have the thin, horizontal slats open or closed for complete privacy. ShadeMonster faux wood blinds are cordless to comply with new window safety standards.

Choosing the right blinds for doors is a balance of functionality and style. With ShadeMonster, you can easily order your blinds online, choosing from a wide selection of premium-grade materials. We pride ourselves on a seamless ordering process and fast shipping, ensuring you receive your custom window treatments quickly. To assist with any measurement or design questions, we offer virtual consultations, providing expert guidance from the comfort of your home. Let ShadeMonster make your window treatment experience as convenient and efficient as possible.