Window treatments for a sliding door
Here are some easy and stylish ways to dress up a sliding door
Tips to dress up your sliding door:
• Tiebacks to cinch stationary panels aside, especially at the door-handle side, to support door function.
• Mount top treatments high enough above door frame so hem doesn't brush heads passing through.
• Hang curtain panels that will be opened and closed a smidge above the floor to keep them clean.
Sheer panels
A simple pair of sheer panels moves with little effort and filters light, preserving a favored feature of the sliding door.
With all the colour and pattern options that exist today, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect sheers to match your home's decor.
Ring clips
The last thing you want to do is weigh down an airy look with a heavy wood or metal rod. Instead, try a hanging system, such as this subtle cable, that supports the panels with simple ring clips.
Simple but stunning valance
A simple valance, such as this shapely one, gives a plain sliding door a finished look without blocking views or hampering operation.
As the focal point of the casual dining area, this treatment packs a visual punch with a zigzag hem banded by solid blue.
Top treatment
To help the valance hold its shape, the fabric is stapled to a U-shape wood frame attached to the wall with L brackets mounted 18 inches above the door frame.
Durable fabrics
Sliding doors often get lots of traffic, so dress them with treatments made from hard-wearing or easy-cleaning fabrics. If you are matching fabric to your existing room door, have the fabric treated with a stain protector, or Scotch Guard.
Eye-catching curtains
A generous 10cm orange band framing the playful leaf pattern adds visual presence to the curtains and draws attention away from the ordinary doors.
