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Patio doors are the perfect solution for homeowners looking to invite more natural light into their living space. With a patio door installation, you can connect your indoor and outdoor areas and enjoy expansive views of your surroundings. Contemporary patio doors are made from uPVC or aluminium, but modern timber frames are also used to recreate a classic aesthetic with none of the performance issues. Patio doors look great uncovered, but many homeowners choose to dress them for added privacy and to complement their existing interior design.

At Jewel Bifolds, we install market leading patio doors and our experts have put together this useful style guide. If you are looking for ways to dress your patio doors without impacting their performance, keep reading for our professional advice.

Top Tips for Dressing Patio Doors

‌Shutters

If you are looking to create a timeless appearance, you can’t go wrong with shutters. Dressing your patio doors with shutters can help to create a cosier atmosphere inside your home, enhance your privacy and minimise natural light entering your space.

‌Choose shutters that blend with the existing style of your doors and the rest of your interior design. Shutters with a woodgrain finish can replicate a vintage aesthetic, whereas bright coloured shutters will look more contemporary and eye-catching.

‌Curtains with Tie Backs

Dressing patio doors with curtains is a quick and easy way to transform your space and add extra privacy, keeping prying eyes out of your home when the curtains are drawn. The type of curtains you choose will depend on the existing decoration inside your home, the colour scheme of your room and the purpose of their installation.

‌If you are just looking for a little extra privacy but don’t want to block out all natural light, lightweight curtains should do the trick. For improved heat retention, consider hanging thermal curtains specifically designed to keep the area around your doors warmer for longer.

‌Whatever curtain style you choose, we recommend fitting hooks to the wall so you can tie the curtains back. Using tie backs will tidily keep the curtains open and will stop any fabric from potentially becoming trapped when the doors slide open and closed.

‌For the perfect finished look, make sure you buy curtains that skim the floor and are attached to a pole that has been installed at the best height for your doors.

Wide blinds

For a sleek and seamless finish, dress your patio doors with one wide blind. Covering your doors in this way will give you more control over how much natural light enters your space. You will need to get the single blind tailor made to ensure the correct fit for your doors. There are many different blind styles available on the market today, and it is best to choose a design that compliments the look of the rest of your interior space.

Individual Blinds

A single wide blind can create a sleek and modern cover for your patio doors, but fitting an individual blind to each door can be an interesting design choice. Popular blind styles include Venetian, roller, Roman and pleated.

By installing an individual blind on each door, you can invest in smaller (often cheaper) blinds and have the option to have one side shut and the other open. Separate blinds are more versatile, and you can choose to block out natural light on just one side if you wish.

The most aesthetically pleasing look would be to have both blinds lined up and open the same amount, but having individual blinds allows you to be more flexible.

Keep It Functional & Stylish

Whether you choose to dress your patio doors with curtains, blinds, shutters or use some other method, it is important you don’t let the cover interfere with the normal function of the door. Patio doors slide open and poorly fitted blinds can get in the way, curtains can get tangled, and shutters may not be the appropriate size.

When dressing your doors, find a solution that enhances their appearance without hindering their performance. Your tape measure will become your new best friend and browsing Pinterest and interior design websites is a great way to find inspiration.

Enhance Your Property With Patio Doors

A patio door installation can add a touch of classic charm to properties of all ages. At Jewel, we have several years of experience in the home improvement sector and are proud installers of top of the range patio door systems.

We install strong, energy efficient sliding patio doors, built with state-of-the-art locking systems and a weatherproof design.

To learn more about our patio doors and to receive a bespoke quote for your project, don’t hesitate to contact our team of skilled professionals today. You can contact the Jewel experts by calling 01276 748300 or filling in our online contact form.