Patio doors in contemporary and traditional designs look beautiful without any special window treatments or shutters. Many homeowners choose to dress them up as a way to complement their interior design or provide added privacy. It used to be heavy drapery was needed for the practical purpose of guarding the home from sunlight in the summer and holding in heat in the winter. With energy-efficient patio doors with secure seals and weather stripping, you can keep your home comfortable without any additional window dressings. Adding window treatments, cornice boards, blinds and roller shades are still popular for many Michigan homeowners.
A natural look
Using bamboo shades can give your home an organic look as well as provide some light control. Some people pair bamboo blinds with drapes that can be drawn across the French doors at night. Shutters made of natural material adds timeless beauty to your doors. An extended overhead track make it easy for you to move the shutters to the side to completely open up the view.
A translucent look
For a translucent look, try a semi-sheer door panel in natural or white. A panel often looks best on an interior French door or ones that lead from the bedroom to the patio.
A modern look
One creative option is to use sliding shoji screens, with rice paper, for added privacy. The sunlight streaming in through the rice paper can create a stunning effect. Another modern or contemporary option is to use sliding panels instead of vertical blinds. The window treatments can be opened just a bit to expose the view or sunlight desired. Materials for sliding panels include fabric and woven woods.
When it comes to vertical blinds, there are so many options that they are a valid option as a patio door window treatment. Many vertical blinds don’t look dated because of all the material options including wood and fabric. Renewal by Andersen Michigan can provide you with a free consultation to talk about a variety of options for replacement patio doors.
For more information about energy-efficient patio doors including sliding and hinged frames with inter-locking features, please contact us.
