There are many options available if you’re looking for an attractive and practical way to cover your sliding doors. As much as we love those vast swathes of glass overlooking our gorgeous garden, we also need a level of privacy. Thankfully, there are several options available to us. We’re exploring a couple of these here to help you decide what blinds are best for sliding doors in your home.
What are your options for covering a sliding door?
Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should, right? So let’s see what people are using to cover sliding doors. (And what are the pros and cons of each.)
Horizontal Blinds
Curtains have always been a popular go-to option until blinds came along and changed things up a little. Horizontal blinds are available as roller blinds, Venetian blinds, and roman blinds. It’s logical to assume that Venetian blinds aren’t a great option for sliding doors. Likewise, roman blinds may end up being too heavy and impractical for covering the full height of the opening.
Roller blinds, whether lightweight bamboo options or in a fabric of your choice, could work for sliding doors. You’ll need several sets which could feasibly create a feature on their own. And when they’re rolled up they are completely out of the way and let the natural light flood into your home.
Made from sustainably grown bamboo, these blinds are available in either solid or striped patterns and come in various shades. They’re also easy to clean and can be used in any room of the home.
Vertical blinds
Vertical blinds are a versatile option. Available in a wide range of colours, vertical blinds are hardwearing and also reasonably easy to keep clean. They provide complete privacy at the turn of the wand, pull back completely to open up the doorway or open just a little to let in the light. They can also effectively close the space between two rooms in your home while also providing some privacy.
While vertical blinds are a great option for a minimalist home and can be tailored to suit most decor styles, they can be a little “corporate” for some. If you want something warmer but still sleek and easy to maintain, then panel blinds may be the solution for you.
Panel blinds
Panel blinds blur the lines between practical and beautiful. They are becoming more popular than ever in today’s open-plan living environment. They merge the best of vertical blinds with everything we love about roller blinds, resulting in stunning sheets of privacy in a colour of your choice. These are easily stacked out of the way to keep that sliding door open and accessible.
From a budgeting perspective, it’s a good idea to chat with professional blind manufacturers to determine what best suits your pocket. But remember that blinds can be installed quickly and easily by the right team, and there’s always time to upgrade at a later stage if you need to.
What Blinds Are Best For Sliding Doors?
In this article, we hope we have given you a good overview of the types of blinds available and which blinds are best for sliding doors in your space.
Are you still unsure about which option would work best for you? If so, or if you just want some more information before making a decision, contact our friendly team. We are happy to help in any way we can.