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Sliding Door Window Treatment Ideas
Why are Sliding door window treatments so important? Glass sliding doors, also known as patio doors, open up our living space bringing in the sunlight and natural beauty of the outdoors. But like with every good thing it has its drawbacks, the big glass area lets in some things that are not so appreciated, too. For example the large amount of sunlight it lets in causes eye squinting and higher energy bills. On the other hand since glass does not offer the same amount of insulation as walls there is a lot of heat loss in the winter. Even though we like to bring the outdoors in, we are not so sure about the other way around; after all we value our privacy.
However with the right sliding door window treatment we can enjoy the virtues of the glass sliding doors without losing more than we gain. When choosing window treatments for glass sliding doors, there are some important things to keep in mind.
Shoji Screens
The benefits of shoji window treatments also include insulation from the outdoor cold and heat and privacy while allowing in natural light. It is also very beautiful because the patterns in the paper and grid change along with the changes in outside sunlight. Shoji sliding doors are a refreshing and different option and can be coordinated with other shoji decor like lighting and wall hangings. Sliding Panels
As a stylish alternative to vertical blinds sliding panels are quickly becoming the standard for patio and sliding door window treatments in modern and contemporary homes. This versatile window treatment is made of vertical panels ranging from 11 to 24 inches. They feature a sleek aluminum track system with panels that glide easily into place. This window treatment can be opened gradually like a sliding door exposing only what’s needed. When fully opened panels are piled into a neat stack the width of one panel only. Sliding panels are available in a wide range of materials like solar screens, fabric, and woven woods. These materials come in varying degrees of privacy and light control so everybody can choose according to their needs. The other windows in the room can be perfectly matched with roller shades, solar shades, roman shades, and woven woods which are made from the same fabrics. For a unique and personalized look match panels with different styles and colors on one track. Vertiglide 
Cellular shades have also found their place with sliding doors. This energy efficient sliding door window treatment is also available with a vertical pleat system making it an ideal choice for side-to-side openings like sliding glass doors — while coordinating perfectly with other cellular shades in the room. No need for cords, chains, or wands in this high traffic area for enhanced safety. Cellular shades come in varying degrees of light control and privacy, But with glass sliding doors many people are asking for more. With Vertiglide DuoLite you can get two types of patio window treatments in one; the sheer kind that filters the light but provides UV ray protection by day, and the opaque one that doesn't let in light and provides complete privacy.
For curtains a traverse rod is highly recommended due to its smooth operation, since it needs to be opened often. By draperies choose drapery hardware that slides open easily, and when open keep it in place with a matching holdback. These unique
decorative traverse rods
are great for both curtains and draperies. They are adjustable and available in sizes up to 156". The traverse mechanism operates smoothly while the decorative rods adding style to the sliding door covering.
Combine the traditional look of sheer draperies and the functionality of vertical blinds with sheer verticals. This sliding door window treatment is made with vertical vanes that have sheer fabric billowing between them. Simply rotate the vanes from completely open to completely closed, and you can easily change from a light-filtered view to complete privacy.
Shutters
They can be specially designed to open just like a sliding door so they don't protrude into the room. An extended overhead track will allow the shutters to slide completely past the door for full view. Or you can choose one with a foldable track that the panels fold like a fan as you open it. Vertical Blinds Before dismissing vertical blinds for your sliding door window treatment as dated, look at the new alternatives to ugly, plastic verticals.
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`Sliding shoji screens will add privacy and warmth to your patio door. Shoji screens are those wooden grids with rice paper inserted and they are now used as a unique window treatment.
It works like this: It is built similarly to a center opening Vertiglide with a different fabric on each side; just each fabric is wide enough to span the entire width of the opening. Depending on your needs you can go from privacy to sheer to
completely open in a matter of seconds.
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