PowerView® Automation
Program your window treatments so that they adjust themselves automatically, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night.
Sheer Shades
Learn more about Hunter Douglas custom window sheers, including our shadings and privacy sheers. Innovative, light-diffusing sheers. Your trusted source for window treatments.
Cellular Shades
Cellular honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas. An energy-efficient design that traps air in distinct pockets to help keep your house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Roman Shades
Custom-made fabric Roman Shades by Hunter Douglas, combining the look of soft folds with the ease and convenience of a shade. Custom-crafted.
Roller Shades
The Hunter Douglas roller shades & solar screen shades collections offer excellent light control and a clean, stylish look in a range of fabrics and materials.
Woven Shades
For a warm, natural look our Hunter Douglas Woven Wood Shades collection of window treatments transforms sunlight into captivating design statements. Choose yours today.
Vertical Shades
Find the right custom vertical shades for any room in your home. Search our most popular window shades.
Wood Blinds
From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, wood blinds have been a favorite among homeowners for decades.
Metal Blinds
Find the perfect metal blinds for any room in your home. From controlling light to their stylish, sleek look, metal blinds have been a favorite among homeowners.
Vertical Blinds
Discover Hunter Douglas customized vertical blinds featuring elegant styling and translucency in a large selection of colors, treatments, and textures. Lifetime guarantee.
Shutters
Hunter Douglas custom window shutters provide superior light control and privacy with classic styles, long-lasting finishes, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Drapery
Choose from timeless and on-trend fabrics, including lofty textures and alluring jacquards, artisanal embroideries and luminous sheers.
Light Enhancing
Enjoy the beauty of natural light and make any space more captivating, with the following light-enhancing shades.
Room Darkening
Want a darker room for better sleep or optimal movie binging? These shades and drapes help block light at the window.
Energy Efficient
Live comfortably and save energy with these shades. Designer to keep a room warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Door Coverings
Manage natural light and add privacy with these window treatments that work well for sliding-glass and patio doors.
Sound Absorption
Create a quieter, more relaxing room with these window treatments, which help absorb sound, reducing exterior noise.
Top-Down Bottom-Up
For privacy and natural light, position shades from the top, bottom or both. These shades have this feature available.
Drapery & Valances
Add the perfect finishing touch to your windows.
Motorized Window Coverings
Enjoy the convenience of motorized window coverings.
After-Hours & In-Home Consultations
Our schedule is flexible, and we can come to your home for a consultation.
Window Covering Measuring & Installations
Our measuring and installation service will ensure an exact fit for your window coverings.
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Bathroom
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Bedroom
See window covering solutions for privacy and room darkening.
Home Office
See window covering solutions for light filtering and glare control.
Kitchen
See window covering solutions for a variety of needs and kitchen styles.
Living Room
See window covering solutions for light filtering and UV protection.
Media Room
See room darkening window treatments for your media room.
Nursery & Kids Room
See child-safe window coverings for baby nurseries and kids rooms
Angled Windows
See blinds and shades for angled, sloped, and triangle-shaped windows.
Arched Windows
See blinds and shades for arched, half-circle or half-moon windows.
Bay, Bow, Corner Windows
See blinds and shades for bay, bow and corner windows.
French Doors
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Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
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Skylights
See blinds and shades specifically suited for skylights.
Automated
See all options for automated blinds and shades.
Blackout
See our options for blinds and shades that best control light.
Energy Efficient
See blinds and shades that help save energy at the window.
Light Filtering
See blinds and shades for light filtering and UV protection.
Child and Pet-Friendly
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Ways to Use Blinds on a Glass Sliding Door
Glass sliding doors offer wonderful views and access to outdoor spaces, but they can present challenges when it comes to privacy, light control, and interior design coordination.
Blinds are a flexible window treatment that offers an elegant design solution and combines easy usability with style. Here are several approaches to using blinds on your glass sliding doors—from our team at Creative Interiors Designs.
Custom Vertical Blinds for a Glass Sliding Door
Vertical blinds are a popular window treatment choice for sliding glass doors because they mimic the door's sliding action. These blinds can be drawn entirely to one side, allowing full access to the door while maintaining a clean appearance. When closed, the vertical slats can be adjusted to filter light without blocking the view entirely. This creates a pleasant ambiance in sunrooms where you want privacy without sacrificing natural light.
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds are made from wide panels of fabric. Mounted from the ceiling via a convenient track, these sliding panels can stack to the left, right, or center and offer a large visual impact when closed.
Partial Door Coverage and Strategic Light Control with Patio Door Blinds
Who says blinds must cover the entire door? A thoughtful approach involves installing horizontal blinds on only a portion of your sliding glass door. This strategy works exceptionally well in spaces where you want to maintain visibility while controlling light in specific areas. For example, covering the upper half lets light enter while allowing for privacy at eye level, or covering just the side that receives direct afternoon sun helps reduce heat without darkening the room completely.
Layered Elegance with Drapes for Sliding Glass Doors
Combining blinds with curtains or drapes creates a sophisticated layered look that offers maximum light control options. Window treatments that are motorized with PowerView® PowerView® Automation work beautifully in this arrangement, allowing you to adjust your blinds or drapes with a button or with voice commands.
The Importance of Energy Efficiency
Sliding glass doors can be significant sources of energy loss in a home. Duette® Cellular Shades address this concern with their innovative cellular design that traps air within the cells, creating an insulating barrier between your interior and the outdoors. This reduces heat transfer, keeping your home warmer during winter and cooler in summer while potentially lowering energy bills. Cellular shades are particularly valuable for west-facing doors that receive intense afternoon sun.
Color Coordination using Patio Door Blinds and Drapes for Sliding Glass Doors
Selecting blinds in colors that harmonize with your interior design creates a cohesive look. Neutral tones blend seamlessly with various decor styles, while bold colors can make your sliding door a focal point. Consider how the color appears when backlit by sunlight, as this can dramatically change the mood of your room throughout the day.
Shop Window Treatments for Sliding Glass Door near Denver, CO
Here in Denver, where our climate brings everything from snowy winters to bright summer days, the right window treatments for sliding glass doors make all the difference in home comfort.
Creative Interiors Designs serves homeowners throughout Denver, Parker, Arvada, and surrounding Colorado communities with expert guidance on selecting the ideal blinds for any sliding glass door application.
Call (303) 758-5800 or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation and find out how we can help you find the perfect sliding door blinds solution for your home.