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Sliding Glass Door Window Covering Ideas

At Blindscapes, we love how sliding glass doors bring a lot of natural light and a great view of the outdoors-but if left bare, they can also let in an uncomfortable amount of heat or cold and leave you with zero privacy. Hunter Douglas window treatments for sliding glass doors can enhance the room's look while providing light control and privacy. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite window treatment ideas for sliding glass doors to share with you here.

Hunter Douglas Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds, blinds for Sliding glass doors near Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)

Silky Sheers

Do you love the sunlight from your patio doors but want to add more privacy? Sheer drapery will gently filter light with the added benefit of an obscured view of the inside of your home. Design Studio™ Side Panels & Drapery feature exclusive designs from designers Rebecca Atwood, Marcie Bronkar, and Seema Krish. Three distinct styles are available: two-finger pinch pleat, two-finger European pinch pleat, and ripple fold. Custom hardware colors add the perfect finishing touch.

Blackout Drapes

Sometimes the sunlight is just too much. Drapery with room-darkening liners can block a significant amount of light and are available in various colors and textures. Room-darkening drapery is especially useful for sliding glass doors in a bedroom. The only potential drawback to this type of window treatment is that if you want light, you have to open the drapes, which compromises your privacy.

Vertical Blinds

Vertical blinds are one of the most popular solutions for patio doors. They are easy to use and even easier to maintain. The adjustable louvers offer the convenience of 180 degrees of light control. Hunter Douglas offers three magnificent collections of vertical blinds to complete the look of any space.

  • Cadence® Soft Vertical Blinds: The curved vanes of Cadence®blinds give the elegant appearance of drapery with the easy functionality of vertical blinds. A patented headrail minimizes pesky light gaps and ensures smooth operation time after time.
  • Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds: They say variety is the spice of life, and Somner® Custom Vertical Blinds let you add a little spice to your sliding glass doors. The collection offers the largest selection of colors, textures, and finishes. Choose from more than 200 options in fabric, vinyl, and aluminum.
  • Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds: If you enjoy a minimalist style or simply want your room’s furniture and art to steal the spotlight, vertical solutions are a perfect choice. Available in vinyl and fabric with large 3.5” louvers to provide ample natural light when desired.

The Layered Look

Layering window treatments is an easy way to maximize light control and privacy. Try layering drapery made of heavier fabric over sheer drapes for a sophisticated look with full functionality. An added perk of this combination is that the heavy fabric will help prevent the sheer material from flapping around on windy days.

Contact Us

Our professional design team is looking forward to helping you design spectacular custom window treatments for your sliding glass doors. We have been serving the area since 1998 and love adding a little local flair to every project we complete. We offer expert measuring and installation services to ensure your window coverings are a perfect fit. Check out our design ideas for a bit of inspiration, then call us at (505) 352-5250 to schedule your consultation. We are conveniently located in Albuquerque, NM, and are happy to serve Rio Rancho and Santa Fe, NM.