Ditch Traditional Vertical Blinds: There's A Smarter Way To Cover Sliding Glass Doors

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Sliding doors are a stylish way to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor spaces, but not everyone wants that much exposure to the whole world. Vertical blinds are a great way to cover glass doors and provide privacy from prying eyes, and yet, you may not necessarily want to darken your room that much either. This is why choosing the right type of blinds or shades is important, finding that proper balance of looks, privacy, and light filtration that fits within your comfort zone. If your current blinds are blocking too much sunlight or just look plain and boring, you'll be pleased to hear there's a smart alternative, and it comes in the form of sheer blinds.

Sheer vertical blinds consist of light-filtering fabric that lets you enjoy the advantages of natural light during the day, even when your blinds are closed. The panels still part easily so you can conveniently come and go through your doors, and they typically have the same rotatable function as traditional vertical blinds, meaning the vanes are adjustable for maximum light filtering control. They're perfect for adding privacy to rooms like a living room or kitchen, although they won't always be a suitable standalone sliding door treatment for bedrooms if you desire a blackout effect to help you sleep. 

Sheer blinds don't just offer practicality. The lighter, more relaxed material creates a luxe look compared to darker, opaque styles reminiscent of office windows. The best part? There are a range of colors to suit your style, from simple whites with jacquard weaves that add decorative pattern to various colored options like LETAU Vertical Window Blinds that wash your room with your desired shade when your blinds are closed.   

When choosing the right sheer blinds to replace your traditional vanes, consider the room first. A sheer blind on a south-facing sliding door may need to offer more protection from strong sunlight compared to one in a north-facing entryway, for example, so look for sheer blinds with high UV filtering for these spaces. Sheer blinds in kitchens and bathrooms will also need to withstand moisture. A synthetic material like polyester will be better suited for these spaces because it will be moisture resistant and easy to clean. When covering sliding doors, you also want to ensure the louvres don't become tangled or blow in the wind when the door is open, so make sure your vertical blinds come with bottom weights that keep them stable. 

There's also no reason why you can't complement sheer blinds and cover your sliding glass door with other vertical blind alternatives. When combined with thicker curtains or drapes, sheer vertical blinds offer an elegant, hotel-worthy look that gives you the flexibility of having a fully opaque window covering when desired. You could also layer them with Roman shades for a more tailored look or combine them with shutters for a structured finish.