Curtain Ideas For Slider Doors
Slider doors are a definite design element in a room. They offer a view, bringing nature indoors, and let light into the room. On the other hand, covering slider doors can present a design challenge, if only because they are generally such a large presence in a room. The window treatments chosen for windows that take up such a significant amount of space in a room will have a definite effect on the design of the room itself. There are many curtain ideas for slider doors that can preserve privacy, control light and help insulate a room from the outside weather. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Traditional Route: Slider Door Drapes
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The most conventional way to cover sliding glass doors is with standard draperies hung on a drapery rod. These special rods are designed to pull drapes open and closed using a drapery cord. Generally, the curtains open at the center, though some may open to one side or the other side. There are a number of advantages to being conventional, not the least of which is convenience. The pull cord and drapes make it very easy to open and close the drapes as needed, and to get in and out through the sliding glass door. Because it's such a common method for curtaining slider doors, the choices for fabrics and colors is nearly unlimited, and is further extended by considering custom window drapes for sliders. Among the most commonly chosen are thermal-coated draperies, which help insulate a room and prevent heat loss through the expanse of glass in the winter.
A Stylish Slider Door Alternative: Tab Top Curtains
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Traditional pinch-pleated draperies can look a little dated, or may not fit the decor of the room. A contemporary alternative that can fit into nearly any room setting is the tab top curtain hung on a decorative rod above the sliding glass door. The rod should be hung several inches above the door and extend six or more inches on either side in order to allow the curtains to be pulled completely open. Tab top curtains work best when they're made of fairly heavy materials, since the body of the fabric will keep the curtains from drooping between tabs. That said, the choices of fabric for tab top sliding door curtains is nearly limitless because they are so very easy to make.
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Dress Up Slider Doors with Valance and Swags
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Treating the sliding glass doors like just another window in the room is another contemporary option. Hang a valance rod several inches above the door, positioned so that the fabric valance will cover the top of the door itself. Frame the door with matching swags, tied back with contrasting drapery ties, and hang sheers from a rod beneath the valance. Be sure to take functionality into account--if the door is used regularly, hang the sheers so that they can be pulled to the side and leave the door opening free.
Winter Wear for Sliding Glass Doors
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In colder climates, slider doors present a different problem--the expanse of glass can be a huge heat sink, sucking the warm air out of the room. The right window coverings for the sliding glass panels can make a huge difference in both comfort and heating costs. Consider switching to drapes or curtains with thermal insulation for the winter, or hang quilted Roman shades that can be closed at night to keep cold air out and open during the day to let heat and light in.
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