Q&A: Any suggestions for window treatments on french doors??
Question by Michelle T: Any suggestions for window treatments on french doors??
We just bought a new house and there are two set of french doors that I am struggling to cover. We definitely want privacy, and I am not a fan of the gathered sheers. Thought about Roman shades but wasn’t sure about attaching a curtain rod directly to the door. And am trying to keep with in our budget…customs aren’t an option! PLEASE HELP!!!
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Answer by fluffycat1930
hi, i have these at my french doors, they look really contemporary and give privacy without losing the light, and i can still see my garden!
http://habitat.co.uk/fcp/products/browse/Curtain-
panel/979333
click on living and storage, then textiles, then curtains and blinds, they are called fringe curtains!
I have attached a rod to mine with no problems!
These look much nicer than the picture, but thought it might give you an idea!
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You can go to Lowes and buy a panel that will attach to the glass part of your french doors that has a set of blinds between the glass. They are fairly inexpensive as long as you have a standard size door (standard for a double french is 60″ to 72″) and are really easy to install. They have a little magnetic sliding lever on the sideas of the panel to allow you to raise, lower and tilt the blinds. That will completely solve your privacy issues. As for the window treatment, that would leave your options open for more of a simply decorative, less expensive option since the privacy issue is taken care of.
How about making your own? SUPER simple. Piece of material with rod pockets at the top and bottom, 2 tension rods for each , material only 4-5 inches wider. This would give you a “pleated” appearance.
Hi, My friend used magnetic mini blinds that attached to the door without having to drill or use any tools. They just snap into brackets that attach to the door and are sturdy aluminum blinds. Hope this helps.