{"id":8574,"date":"2014-03-12T21:56:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T05:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=8574"},"modified":"2018-11-06T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T20:55:59","slug":"fresh-ideas-for-french-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/blinds-basics\/fresh-ideas-for-french-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Ideas for French Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/french-doors\" target=\"_blank\">As a designer, I love one simple idea that makes a big impact and French Doors are at the top of that list. A French Door is a door made up of rectangular glass panels that extend to the full length of the door. French Doors can truly elevate your space by providing <\/span><span>exquisite illumination and a sense of proportion and architectural interest.<\/a>\u00a0Each glass window panel is held together by mullions, <span>which create the frames that give French Doors their unique form.\u00a0 <\/span>French Doors can complement all styles from country cottage to sleek modern. They help maximize daylight in your home and allow for more accessibility than a sliding door.\u00a0 Think about it.\u00a0 A 6\u2019 sliding door only really allows you 3\u2019 of walkway when opened whereas a French Door can be opened all the way, allowing for the full 6\u2019 of passable space.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-doors.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8579 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-doors.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"191\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-doors.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/french-doors-300x95.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>French Doors originated in France as windows that allowed access to balconies and became integrated as doors for their superior openness to daylight.\u00a0 Overtime, their beauty and functionality have led them to evolve for uses such as patio doors, front doors, and interior doors.\u00a0 People become intimidated with choosing window treatments for French Doors because they are afraid the window covering will compete with the functionality of the door.\u00a0 Will the door handle get in the way?\u00a0 Where does the cord hang?\u00a0 Will the window covering move when I open the door?\u00a0 These simple solutions will make your French Doors look polished.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/issues.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8584 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/issues.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"184\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/issues.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/issues-300x92.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the blind or shade you use is shallow enough to fit behind the door handle.\u00a0 Go cordless or use cord cleats to securely keep your cords tucked away and out of reach of children and pets.\u00a0 Finally, install hold down brackets at the bottom of the door to keep your blinds from swinging every time the door is opened.\u00a0 You can bypass these concerns by going the traditional route and choosing drapery, but there is more to styling a French Door than hanging a long curtain and calling it a night.\u00a0<a title=\"french door window treatment ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/french-door-window-treatment-ideas\" target=\"_blank\">Here are some fresh ideas for French Doors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/custom-drapery\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<h4>Modern Drape<\/h4>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use one Roman shade instead of a large drapery panel to add a modern feel to the room.\u00a0 You can still control light and privacy by raising and lowering the shade.\u00a0 Plus, I love how Roman shades provide a casual ambiance, while still looking tailored.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37197376.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8575 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37197376.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"613\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37197376.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37197376-293x300.gif 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/window-shades\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<h4>Individual Shades<\/h4>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Choose shades that fit individually over each door to keep your room looking neat and chic, whether it be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/roman-shades\" target=\"_blank\">roman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/roller-shades\" target=\"_blank\">roller<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/solar-screens\" target=\"_blank\">solar shades<\/a>. For ultimate light control and tidiness, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/top-down-bottom-up?popular-features=cordless\" target=\"_blank\">try a cordless top down bottom up shade.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37292699.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8578 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37292699.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37292699.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/37292699-300x230.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Layer It On<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes combing two ideas creates one amazing result.\u00a0 Consider layering your <a title=\"French door window treatments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/windowtreatmentideas.asp?id=french-door-window-treatments\" target=\"_blank\">French Door window treatments<\/a> with full length blackout drapes over individual light filtering shades.\u00a0 Layering always adds visual interest and this technique allows for maximum light flow during the day with added privacy at night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered2.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-8590 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered2.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"687\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered2.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered2-262x300.gif 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8589 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"561\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/layered-300x280.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Playful Details<\/h4>\n<p>You can add extra interest and wow to your French Doors with playful details.\u00a0 Showcase the architectural details of the room by hanging drapery from wood cornices that matches the crown molding.\u00a0 Try choosing Roman shades with pretty ties and bows or piping along the border. When lowered, the border creates a fun window-within-a-window detail.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8587 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"222\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details-300x111.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details2.gif\" rel=\"mfp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8588 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details2.gif\" width=\"600\" height=\"488\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details2.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/details2-300x244.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/french-doors\" target=\"_blank\">A French Door is a wonderful and stylish addition to your home.\u00a0 Like windows, these doors don&#8217;t want to be bare all day and night.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t let their hardware and functionality intimidate you from dressing them up in stylish shades and drapery.\u00a0My easy solutions and design techniques will keep your French Doors looking fresh.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a designer, I love one simple idea that makes a big impact and French Doors are at the top of that list. 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