How to Increase Curb Appeal with Patio Door Curtains

Think sliding patio doors must look simple and minimalist? Think again. Patio door curtains, treatments, and other décor can elevate their aesthetic, connect a patio door’s style to your overall home, and impress guests when they come visit for a backyard cookout.

If you’re having trouble with patio door décor ideas and inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Let us show you how to increase curb appeal with patio door curtain ideas, ranging from shades to shutters and more.

Hang beautiful vertical blinds and shades

You can’t go wrong by keeping things classic. Vertical blinds and cellular shades are cost-effective and practical solutions to excess sunlight and privacy concerns.

For instance, say that your sliding glass patio doors face west, so they let in a lot of natural light in the evening hours. Unfortunately, they also make your living room a little too warm for comfort in the summer!

Energy-efficient vertical blinds could be just what you’re looking for. They’ll keep any room with a set of patio doors comfortable no matter the season, plus give you control over how much natural light flows in at any given moment.

Want some other shades and blinds for your patio doors? How about:

• Sheer curtains, which are partially see-through, give you privacy and aesthetic style in the same package.
• Vertical cellular shades, which feature a honeycomb design, This traps air along the shades, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Go with layered curtains for a complex look

Maybe you’re looking for something a little more stylish. Layered curtains might be right for your Port City home!

Layered curtains usually have two layers – a thicker, patterned outer layer and a thinner, translucent inner layer – so they can contribute to a room’s overall style while giving you maximum control over privacy. If you want a little more natural light, just draw the inner layers closed. Or cover your sliding glass patio doors with the outer curtain layers for more privacy. Either way, more choice is always a good thing.

Dress up your patio door with window treatments

Since many patio doors have broad glass surfaces, popular window treatments can look great on them, even if the doors aren’t technically windows themselves.

For instance, during the holidays, hang a seasonal wreath in the center of your patio doors’ windows. Alternatively, you can hang glowing lights, colorful curtains, and other decorations that would fit well with large windows around your home, like picture windows.

Even better, if your windows are already decorated in a particular style, you can match your patio doors by using similar curtains or window treatments. This is a fantastic way to tie your whole home’s interior décor together!

Try light-filtering curtains for sliding patio doors

Light-filtering curtains are excellent options if you have a patio door in front of a large piece of fabric-covered furniture, like a sofa or comfortable chair. UV light from the sun can cause fabric pieces to fade over time.

But if you have light-filtering curtains, those curtains might filter out excess UV rays. If you hang light-filtering curtains strategically in front of patio doors next to furniture, you’ll solve several problems at the same time: furniture protection, privacy, and natural light control.

Consider shutters on sliding glass doors

Shutters are excellent outdoor décor options for sliding patio doors. They’re not curtains, but they can serve many of the same functions, such as enhancing privacy and natural light control for the patio doors.

On top of that, shutters enhance your home's exterior aesthetic. Plantation shutters for sliding glass doors, for instance, offer a traditional look while doubling as practical shields against weather-related hazards like hail or heavy rain.

Or install indoor/outdoor patio curtains

Have a patio door that’s right next to a swimming pool? Odds are that it’ll be open often in the summer as people go in and out – but won’t that allow a lot of water from splashing and swimming to get inside? Not if you have indoor/outdoor curtains.

Indoor/outdoor curtains are water and mildew-repellant, so they won’t become soaked or smelly, even after a pool party with your family and kids from around the neighborhood. That benefit can also be nice after a rainstorm if you want to keep your patio doors open for the fresh air but aren’t looking to get your home’s interior slick with rain.

What about French patio door curtains?

Fabulous French or hinged patio doors are stylish alternatives to classic sliding patio doors, so they need their own window curtains to look top-notch. French door curtains usually have two or more separate pieces, so they cover both (or all three, depending on the door style) sides or panels.

Look for French door curtains made of colorful fabric with ties near the middle. Curtains in this style will make your doors look even better and perfectly complement their welcoming designs.

As you can see, the sky’s the limit when it comes to patio door décor ideas. Think about the curtains or treatments that speak to you personally, then dress up your patio doors however you like! There are no wrong answers, especially when your patio doors are fitted perfectly for your home.

Of course, you should only decorate patio doors that you'll keep for years to come. That's where Window World of the Port City can help. Our selection of top-quality patio doors is just what you need if your current patio doors are drafty, old, or otherwise subpar looking. Visit our showroom today or contact us online for more information!