The Best Window Treatments In Riverside For Back Doors
Does your back door have flimsy blinds that clank against the glass pane every time you shut the door? Or is your back door glass still bare because you’re unsure what to put on it? Adding the right window treatments to your back door lets you enjoy the light and view of your Riverside backyard and lets you have control over privacy and light - without the noise of blinds or any other window covering that clangs against the glass whenever the door moves.
Durability is one of the first things to look for when finding a new back door window treatment. It should be sturdy enough to handle the door’s constant motion and brief exposure to outside elements. It should also provide privacy from neighbors while complementing your home and style.
Whether your back door is a french door, sliding glass door, or a normal swing out door with a glass window, here are the best back door window treatment options in Riverside to meet your needs.
Plantation Shutters That Are Attached To Your Door
Faux wood plantation shutters are great for back doors because the shutter panels are attached tightly to your door. So when you swing open your doors, the shutters stay with the door and don’t swing around on the glass. You can tilt open the shutter louvers so light comes through or close them for privacy. The shutter panels can swing out when it’s time to wipe down the door’s glass.
Sunburst Shutters’ Polywood® faux wood shutters are sturdy and can endure the continuous movement of your back door. They’re made of a composite material which resists humidity and fading. The shutters won’t chip or peel because of humidity or temperature changes. Polywood shutters also make your home more energy efficient by reducing heat transfer through the window.
Sliding glass doors or french doors that are attached to your patio or deck can be challenging to cover due to their handles and large glass panes. Plantation shutters are built to fit your door’s glass. They can be cut out around irregular shaped or large handles and can be installed on any size of glass. Plantation shutters can also cover bi-fold doors or sliding panels for a sliding door. You’ll end up with beautiful custom shutters that stay tight with your door. And you can easily open and close the shutters and your door.
Personalized Shades
Another back door window treatment that is easy to customize is shades. They come in multiple colors, patterns, and materials. You can retract them to have light shining through or pull them all the way down to filter or block the light. Additional options include light and privacy liners which allow you to tailor them to your needs. Shades that work well for doors with glass include Roman shades, cellular shades, and roller shades. Roman shades stack up at the top of the shade but are smooth when pulled down to the bottom. Cellular shades have tiny pleats that look like a honeycomb from the side. These pleats create small air pockets that help with insulation. Roller shades roll down from a tube at the top.
You’ll want shades built from material that won’t be affected by heat and moisture if your door is exposed to bright sun or humidity. While shades aren’t as energy efficient as Polywood shutters, you can reduce temperature loss by using thicker material, liners, or cellular shades. Remember that shades are more susceptible to fading when compared to shutters.
Shades can be installed with hold down brackets so they don’t swing around when the back door moves. One disadvantage shades have is that you can’t cut the shade around non-standard door handles.
Choose The Back Door Window Treatment That’s Right For You
Need more ideas for your back door window treatments in Riverside or window treatments for your living room, dining room, or sidelights? Look through our idea gallery and Ultimate Room Guide. And if you’re ready to purchase window treatments contact us at 951-517-3030 to schedule a free in-home consultation. One of our team members will come to your home and help you find the perfect window treatment. Call us today!
