Patio doors are a great way to visually connect the interior and exterior space of your Knoxville home. They also become focal points of your room, and just like the windows, add passive ventilation and daylighting.
While patio doors are attractive on their own, you can still improve how much appeal they add to the room. In this post, Renewal by Andersen® of Knoxville discusses how to decorate patio doors with curtains.
Adding curtains to your patio doors is a simple and straightforward way to add some much-needed decor to the structure. While you have the option to choose between lighter and heavier fabrics, the latter is the better choice. Lighter fabrics do admit more light in, but they hold heat less efficiently and do not provide a lot of privacy.
In contrast, heavier curtains keep things private and retain more heat coming from the door that would otherwise flood the entire room. Heavier fabrics also give French and sliding patio doors a nice texture – and help “border” the structure.
You have a nice selection of heavy fabrics to choose from, such as suede, velvet, and tapestry. These three provide unique textures that can block out light and keep your room comfortable. Linen is another good choice as it has a natural texture that’s easy to clean.
There’s no general rule regarding the color of the fabric you’ll be using to cover the patio doors. That said, lighter colors are generally better as they make the already heavy fabrics less visually overpowering. Neutral colors are also good choices as well as muted colors of darker tones.
At Renewal by Andersen® of Knoxville, we will help you decorate your new patio doors. We install high-quality replacement doors that are custom-fit according to the measurements of your home.
Call us today at (866) 609-5033 for more information on our products and services. We install patio doors in Maryville, TN, and other parts of Tennessee.
