If your custom home design has a sliding glass door, you might be wondering what your window treatment options are. Because of the sliding door functionality, you need to keep certain things in mind. Here are a few sliding glass door treatment ideas to consider for your custom home:
1. Put Them in The Right Direction
If you choose sliding curtains or window treatments for your glass door, make sure to hang the curtains so they slide in the same direction as the sliding door. The curtains will stack on the side of the glass panel that does not slide. This will feel more natural, and it will avoid the curtains piling up at the wrong end, potentially causing tripping hazards. Making sure you think these things through is important as you choose window treatments.
2. Keep Them Short
There is likely to be a lot of foot traffic in the area of your sliding glass door, so keep that in mind when picking the window treatment length. While floor-length curtains can add drama and a dark academia aesthetic to a room, a sliding glass door is probably not the right place for that type of curtain. Keeping your sliding glass door window treatments up off the floor will also keep them cleaner, requiring less maintenance from you.
3. Have The Treatments Reach The Ceiling
If you want to add some height to your room, position your window treatments so they touch the ceiling. Pairing this height with sheer and airy curtains is a popular window treatment idea and can also make your windows seem a little bit bigger. It can also help keep people above a certain height from bumping their heads on any hardware.
However, make sure to keep functionality in mind. This higher height might make it harder to move the window treatments around if you need to. Curtains on a roller will make things much easier, especially if the curtains are made of a heavier material.
4. Think About Privacy Needs
Different rooms will require different levels of privacy. If your sliding glass door is in your bedroom, you may want to opt for a thicker curtain material to give you plenty of privacy. Plus, a thicker material can manage the amount of light coming into your bedroom, which is one of the ways to design your bedroom for better sleep.
Layering window treatments allows you to have more flexibility in lighting and privacy. Other areas of your home may only require sheer curtains, especially if you prefer to let in a lot of natural light. Natural light can sometimes be an overlooked home lighting trend, but it’s a great way to light a room.
5. Contrast Subtly
If you want to add a little bit of visual interest to the room without dominating the space, pick window treatments that contrast ever so slightly with the color palette of the room. For example, light gray curtains add a little bit of contrast to cream colored walls. Or, try just one or two shades lighter or darker than your wall color. This little bit of contrast will still catch the eye, but won’t overwhelm the room.
6. Keep Hardware Cohesive
If your curtain rod is metal or has metal accents, try to keep it consistent with any other metal hardware in the room. For example, if your kitchen has black matte drawer pulls and cabinet handles, try to find a curtain rod that has a similar tone and finish. It’s a small touch, but it will carry a cohesive look and feel throughout your room.
If you want to add a little bit of contrast, you can pick hardware that has a similar color or a similar finish. That way, you’re still carrying a little bit of consistency throughout your room, but you’re adding just a little bit of contrast to catch the eye.
These are just a few sliding glass door treatment ideas to consider for your custom home. Choosing the right window treatments can help filter the right amount of light into a room and add some visual interest. If you’re ready to start designing your dream home, contact Custom Home Group at 717-284-4090!
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