FRENCH DOOR WINDOW COVERINGS
French doors are a beautiful part of many homes, but finding window coverings for them that are stylish and functional can be difficult. At SelectBlinds Canada, you aren’t limited to window coverings made specifically for doors, since we customize every order to fit your particular needs. Many styles and options are available to help your French doors look amazing, while being convenient and easy-to-use.
You don’t want your window coverings to make your French door less functional by blocking the door handles or flopping around when you open and close them. We’ve compiled the list below to help you choose the right window covering to avoid these problems and still look stylish.
Shutters
Shutters add a clean and streamlined look to your French doors. Our Faux wood French door shutters have been designed specifically for French doors; however, all of our shutters can be easily customized to ensure a perfect fit for these doors.
Options and Benefits:
- Choose 2 ½”, 3 ½”, or 4 ½” slats.
- Waterproof and scratchproof, perfect if you have children or pets.
- Hidden tilt rod option for a clean look.
- 3 hinge choices: stainless steel, painted to match, or brass.
- Color won’t fade, need to be repainted, or yellow with age and direct sunlight.
- Secure, stable placement makes them a natural part of the door, eliminating swaying of your window coverings.
Wood Blinds
If you want your window coverings to make a statement, wood blinds are a great choice. They give a rustic, natural feel while still adding elegance to the room.
Options and Benefits:
- Hold Down brackets are included for certain blinds to secure the bottom of the blinds to the door, allowing your door to remain functional without any added noise or movement.
- Some are guaranteed to be made in a single day or you get them for free.
- Motorized option available.
Faux Wood Blinds
To get the look for real wood blinds, but without the cost, add faux wood blinds to your French doors. Faux wood is also resistant to the heat and humidity in bathrooms and kitchens, unlike real wood. These low-maintenance blinds are durable and easy to clean.
Options and Benefits:
- UV coating on some, preventing sun damage and color deterioration.
- More affordable than real wood blinds, but they look just as good.
Cellular Shades
Cellular shades are made with a unique honeycomb design which will insulate your windows to save you money on your energy bill. These stylish shades are a great choice for French doors. Small sizes of cellular shades can be fit behind your door handles, allowing you to keep your door functional and insulated.
Options and Benefits:
- Choose between light filtering or blackout cellular shades.
- Cell options include 9/16”, 3/8”, 3/4”, and 1/2”.
- Top down, bottom up cell shades allow flexibility to your window coverings, letting you determine the amount of privacy and sunlight you need.
- Cordless options are available to make your home safe for children and pets.
Roman Shades
To create a classy but unique look for your home, add Roman shades to your window or doors. These elegant window coverings come in many styles, fabrics, patterns, and colours. They are also easy to install, so you can create a one-of-a-kind style without much work.
Options and Benefits:
- Choose from Classic, European, Flat, or Hobbled folds.
- Room darkening, light filtering, and blackout options available. Light filtering and blackout are best to reduce glare on electronics, like computers and TVs.
- Top down/bottom up Roman shades add privacy while allowing sunlight to enter.
