Sliding doors can be a bit trickier to cover as there are not as many shade options that traverse side to side. Generally, personal preference and functionality determine what shade type would work best for any given project. Total home coordination is also an important consideration.
Types of Vertical Shades
- Vertical Honeycomb Shades: These shades work great on large slider doors and help with energy efficiency. The ease of operation is also a huge bonus. Simply push on the side rail handle to open or close the shade as it moves to the side. Total home coordination is possible with Honeycomb Shades.
- Hunter Douglas Luminette Privacy Sheers: Soft vertical fabric vanes can be rotated to allow light into the room or close for privacy. The shade can stack to the side or even open at the center for a split stack. This type of shade pairs well with Horizontal Silhouette and Pirouette Window Shadings for the ultimate light control and privacy.
- Norman Smart Drape Vertical Sheer: Soft, drapery-like shades operate side to side with fabric vanes suspended in sheer. SmartDrapes have unique design with individual vanes that allow for walk-though and can be removed to clean in the washer. Vanes are easily rotated with the twist of a wand to control light & privacy.
- Vertical Blinds with PVC or Fabric Vanes: Sometimes it’s best to be practical and functional which is where the Traditional Vertical Blind fits in. Known as the go-to for the budget conscious, they are also pet resistant and easy to operate. There are a number of different textures and colors to choose from and even fabric vanes.
- Skyline Gliding Panel Track: This type of Vertical Blind has wide fabric panels that slide to the side with a wand or motorized control. But unlike a traditional vertical blind, the panels do not rotate open. Also, the stack can be quite considerable, especially on wider doors. Panel tracks provide great coordination with Roller & Screen Shades.
- Horizontal Shades of all types: We often put the same type of shade on slider doors as we are doing for the rest of the windows in the home. This helps keep a consistent look throughout the home. Depending on the size of the slider, we may need to divide it into separate shades to match the number of door panels there are.
Let the experts at Aloha Blinds & Designs help you find the best shades for your sliding glass doors and enjoy the privacy & light control you deserve.
