Can You Use Blinds on French Doors?

June 12, 2024

French doors are a stately architectural feature that adds immense character and charm to any room. As a California homeowner, you want to cover your French door with a window treatment that accents its unique aesthetic features.

White venetian blinds partially covering a window, light shining through the slats.

Window blinds are always a natural fit for French doors, so the answer is yes. Our team of design experts at Pacific Shutters & Shades is delighted to share the benefits of adorning your French doors with blinds, some of our favorite Hunter Douglas blinds, and a few window shade options if blinds are not for you.

The Benefits of Using Blinds to Enhance Your French Door

Hunter Douglas Blinds are excellent for French doors because their tiltable slats simplify light and privacy control. You can mount blinds directly to the adjacent wall, on the door, or above the door as long as the blind clears the handle and allows the door to open and close smoothly. We offer Hunter Douglas blinds for French doors in three different styles:

Parkland® Wood Blinds are made from natural bass or popular woods and are a perfect fit if you want to add a more traditional look to your French door. These blinds come in various rich stains and paints, so you will find something that suits your design taste.
EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds are a great alternative to natural wood blinds, especially if your French door is in your kitchen or bathroom. Unlike natural wood blinds, they withstand moisture and humidity, so they will not warp or crack.
Modern Precious Metals® Aluminum Blinds are well-suited for French doors with a more contemporary design. Not all French doors are wooden, so if your French door is aluminum or metal, Modern Precious Metals® are the blinds for you.

Consider French Door Shades as Another Aesthetic Option

Now that you know more about how blinds can enhance your French door but are still undecided, let’s explore why shades are a great alternative. Shades offer a softer ambiance than blinds because they use folds of elegant fabrics. They also provide pattern and texture, while blinds are one solid color with a flat surface. Finally, shades have a sleeker profile, which helps keep them out of the door as it opens and closes. We house a variety of window shades that can offer elegant light and privacy control and soften the overall look of your French door. Here are two of our favorites.

Since French doors are mostly glass, they let in a great deal of cool or hot air, making the innovative honeycomb design of Cellular Shades a perfect option. Cellular shades are the most energy-efficient covering available, trapping the air within their pockets so it does not enter your home.

If you want a streamlined look, Roller Shades are a perfect match. When you raise roller shades, the elegance of your French door will be uncompromised. When you lower roller shades, you can enjoy a variety of patterns, textures, and colors.

Shop our Store for French Door Window Treatments Near Carlsbad, California

Pacific Shutters & Shades has an extensive collection of Hunter Douglas window treatments for French doors. Our team of professionals knows our products inside and out and is eager to work with you on any project, large or small.

Contact us today when you are ready to explore your French door window treatment options. We proudly serve Carlsbad, California, and the surrounding communities.

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