White as Light
The rods for these ample white drapes sit behind a cornice that matches the moulding in the room, creating a clean, crisp look. At night, when the drapes are drawn, the white wall of fabric will look as soothing as the daytime view.
Three's Company
Roman shades are a good choice for windows on doors because they're orderly and neat at any level. Pulled up to the top, these shades square up the top of this series of French doors. When unfurled to any length, the red-border stripe creates a window-within-a-window look for added interest.
Side Steps
Long, tall sheers loop gracefully from individual hooks hung high above the door and pool slightly on the floor, to create the look of curtains drawn back from a large window. Painting the trim and the bottom of the door white to match the bookcases adds to the illusion.
To the Side
These pretty red-checked panels are merely for show, since they don't draw across the French doors. Even the curtain rods were kept to the width of the side windows.
Soft Shades
Fabric shades that lower over the glass offer privacy and require relatively little fabric. Don't need privacy or light control? Valances in the same type of look will add style and colour with even less fabric.
Dutch Treat
This look could be just as effective on a French door as on this Dutch door. A custom pull-down shade has a curl of character at the bottom, so when it's rolled up snug, it looks like a window valance.
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