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.
Drapery Hardware
Choose from a wide selection of styles.
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
See window covering solutions for privacy and moisture-resistance.
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
See shutters, blinds and shades for French Doors.
Sidelights
See blinds and shades for sidelight windows.
Sliding Glass Doors
See blinds and shades for patio and sliding-glass doors.
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
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Child and Pet-Friendly
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Choosing the Best Shades and Blinds for French Doors
Finding the right window treatments to feature the charm and ambiance your French doors add to your home is no easy feat. At The Blindman, we help you find the perfect shades and blinds for French doors. Whether you prefer vertical blinds, wood blinds, fabric shades, or the many variations in between, here’s a comprehensive guide to help you choose the best shades and blinds for your French doors.
Consider the Door Style
Before you can select the best French door blinds or shades for your home, start by considering the style of French doors you have installed:
- Standard French Doors: If your French doors have a standard design with flush-mounted glass panels and doors that swing open, consider blinds or shades that can be mounted directly onto the door frame without interfering with the door's operation.
- Sliding French Doors: For sliding French doors, opt for blinds that can be easily attached to the door or the surrounding wall. Vertical blinds or panel track blinds are popular choices for sliding French doors.
Opt for Privacy and Light Control
Privacy and light control are two of the most important factors when deciding on French door blinds and shades. If privacy and light control are your top priorities, we recommend considering these French door window treatment solutions:
- Top-Down/Bottom-Up Window Treatments: These versatile blinds and shades allow you to independently adjust both the top and bottom sections of each window covering, offering customizable privacy and light control options.
- Cellular Shades: Known for their energy efficiency, cellular shades provide excellent insulation while offering varying degrees of light filtration. They are available in various opacity levels to suit your privacy needs.
Choosing the Right Material and Durability
Texture is a crucial component of choosing the perfect French door blinds or shades. Here are some of our top choices for material-conscious homeowners seeking durability:
- EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds: Ideal for high-humidity environments such as kitchens or bathrooms, these faux wood blinds offer the timeless look of real wood with added durability and moisture resistance.
- Innovative Sheers: For a softer, more inviting aesthetic, consider sheer fabric shades with opaque blind-like slats, such as Pirouette® Sheer Shades. They come in over 90 fabrics and colors, allowing you to coordinate with your existing decor seamlessly with opaque vanes attached to sheer fabric panels for variable control.
Consider Cordless Options
Choosing the right operating system for your French door blinds and shades is incredibly important. You want the functionality of your window coverings to match the versatility of your French doors. Consider opting for cordless operation systems for French door blinds and shades.
Cordless systems will improve your home’s safety (especially for children or pets) and create a clean, streamlined look. You can even consider the added benefit of motorized window treatments, such as PowerView® Automation.
Choose Us for Professional Installation
When you invest in custom-made blinds and shades, to ensure a perfect fit and seamless integration with your French doors, our professional installation guarantees proper alignment and functionality, maximizing the look and performance of your French door window coverings. At The Blindman, we specialize in customized window treatments, and our Hunter Douglas certified window installation experts will ensure proper installation without you having to lift a finger.
Request a Consultation with The Blindman
Selecting the best shades and blinds for French doors involves carefully considering factors such as door style, privacy requirements, material durability, and more. By understanding your preferences and needs, you can choose the perfect blinds for your French doors and provide practical functionality for many years,
At The Blindman, we offer a wide selection of blinds for French doors, including custom options tailored to your specific requirements. Request a consultation today to explore our range of products and find the perfect solution for your French doors. The Blindman is proud to be a locally owned business in Roseburg, OR.
We proudly provide custom window treatments, drapery, and after-hours/in-home consultations to Roseburg, Sutherlin, Dillard, Winston, Brockway, Olalla, Roseburg North, Glide, and Peel, OR.