The Best Window Treatments In Baltimore For Your Back Door
Does your back door have cheap blinds that rattle against the glass pane each time it’s shut? Or have you left your back door glass uncovered because you’re unsure what to cover it with? Choosing the right window treatments for your back door allows you to enjoy the sunlight and view of your Baltimore backyard while also giving you control over light and privacy - without the noise of blinds or any other window covering that bangs against the glass whenever you move the door.
Durability is one of the first things to think about when finding a new back door window treatment. It needs to be tough enough to handle the door’s constant motion and occasional exposure to outside elements. It should also provide privacy from curious neighbors while accentuating your home and style.
Whether your back door is a normal swing out door with a glass window, a french door, or a sliding glass door, discover the best back door window treatment options in Baltimore for your home.
Plantation Shutters That Are Fixed To Your Door
Faux wood plantation shutters work well with back doors because the shutter panels are tightly attached to your door. So when you shut your doors, the shutters move with the door and don’t bounce against 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 clean your door’s glass.
Sunburst Shutters’ Polywood® faux wood shutters are durable and can withstand the continuous movement of your back door. They’re made of a composite material which resists moisture and fading. The shutters won’t crack or chip due to changes in humidity or temperature. Polywood shutters also increase your home’s energy efficiency by minimizing heat transfer through the window.
French doors or sliding glass doors that are attached to your deck or patio can be tricky to cover because of their handles and large glass panes. Plantation shutters can be customized. If your door has large or irregular shaped handles, plantation shutters can be cut around those handles. They can cover any size of glass. Plantation shutters can also cover sliding panels for a sliding door or bi-fold doors. You’ll have beautiful custom shutters that remain tight to your door. And you can effortlessly open and shut the shutters and your door.
Custom Shades
Another back door window treatment that is easy to customize to your home is shades. They come in many patterns, colors, and material. You can retract them to see the view outside or pull them down to decrease the light. Upgrades include light and privacy liners which allow you to tailor them to your needs. Shades we recommend for doors with glass are Roman shades, cellular shades, and roller shades. Roman shades stack up at the top of the shade but are smooth when pulled down. Cellular shades have little pleats that look like a honeycomb from the side, making air pockets that increase insulation. Roller shades have a tube at the top that the shades roll down from.
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 block some energy loss by using thicker material, liners, or cellular shades. Remember that shades are more susceptible to fading when compared to shutters.
You can add hold down brackets to shades and they won’t swing around when the back door moves. One of the disadvantages of shades is you can’t cut the shade around big door handles.
Order The Back Door Window Treatment That’s Perfect For You
Want additional ideas for your back door window treatments in Baltimore or window treatments for your living room, dining room, or sidelights? Browse through our idea gallery and Ultimate Room Guide. And if you’re ready to start the ordering process for window treatments call us at 301-321-7998 for a free in-home consultation. One of our window treatment professionals will come to your home and help you choose the perfect window treatment for your home. Contact us today!
