French doors are a beautiful addition to any home with their wide frames and large glass windows. Many homeowners love them because they are an elegant option in place of sliding glass doors out to a patio and they let in tons of natural light.

However, you may want to occasionally cover them for privacy reasons, control light when you need it, or insulate your home during the hottest and coldest parts of the year. There are many different options that are perfect for french doors that go well with a variety of home decor styles. 

A Few Considerations

Many of the options will need to have the treatment tacked down at the top or bottom when fully drawn in order to keep the window covering from getting damaged while operating the door. You’ll also need to be aware of handle clearance, selecting a treatment that fits snuggly under or around the door handles to avoid damage. It’s also important to note that not all window treatments may need screws to attach the window treatment. Some brands have minimal damage options or options that attach to the window or window frame, rather than the door itself.

Here are a few window covering options we think you’ll love for your french doors. 

1 | Cellular Shades

Cellular shades are an excellent choice because they are the most energy efficient options for the large windows of your french doors. The pocketed honeycomb design traps both hot and cold air. While you can select from single, double, or triple layer cells, we do recommend taking into account the depth allowable due to your door handles. 

2 | Interior Shutters

Most don’t realize that there are options for adding interior shutters to your french doors! This particular type of window treatment is highly desired by home buyers, which means it is the only option to add value to your home. 

What makes this window treatment perfect for french doors is that the shutter attaches securely to the door, so they never shift while operating the door. Plus, the adjustable louvers allow for full light filtering and privacy control. And don’t worry about the door handles with this option. The frame of custom interior shutters is measured and fit to clear your handles!

3 | Fabric Shades

There are many types of fabric shades, including pleated, roman, and roller shades. Fabric shades offer an airy and elegant look to your french doors while adding a subtle flourish to your room.

Roller shades are perfect for sunny, modern rooms as they offer clean and simple lines. Pleated and roman shades are great for any type of home decor style. Roman shades have a few different pleat styles from structured (great for modern design) to looser curves of fabric (perfect for traditional styles). You can also opt for different liners on the back, including thermal, room darkening, or even blackout. With seemingly endless fabric color, texture, and pattern options, you are sure to find the perfect look for your home!

Help from the Pros

Custom window treatments are a much better option for french doors versus an out-of-the-box option. This is because your french doors are unique in size, window shape, and door handles. By opting for custom, you’ll know that your window treatment will have the perfect fit which means there will be less of a chance that your window treatment will get damaged during door operation. 

Our team of experts is here to help you from start to finish, from measuring your french doors, to selecting the right window covering for your needs and budget, to installation. We’ll bring the design room to you when you book a free in-home consultation and quote! Schedule online today!