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French door blinds are built around your door shape and the position of the handles. Shop our selection of custom French door blinds and receive free samples, free expert advice, and free shipping.
French doors are gorgeous. Covering them shouldn't be complicated. The best blinds for French doors sit close to the glass, clear the door handles, and stay put when the door swings open. Every French door blind and shade in our collection is 100% custom-built to your exact measurements, so you get a precise fit without trimming, cutting, or compromising.
Whether you're dealing with exterior patio French doors, interior French doors between rooms, or sidelights flanking a front entry, we have French door window treatments designed to work with your space.
What Makes a Good French Door Blind?
A few things set French door blinds apart from standard window treatments. The window covering needs to be shallow enough to sit behind the door handle without interfering. An outside mount is almost always the way to go for a clean, full-coverage look. And if the door opens and closes regularly, you'll want cordless or motorized operation to keep cords from catching on handles or hardware.
We always recommend adding hold-down brackets when customizing your order. Installed at the bottom of the door, these small clips keep the shade snug against the glass so it doesn't swing every time you open or close the door.
Best Types of Blinds for French Doors
Roller Shades
Slim, sleek, and available in light-filtering or blackout fabrics. Roller shades are one of the most popular choices for French doors because of their low profile. Choose a standard roll so the fabric hangs closest to the glass and stays out of the way. Our Blindsgalore Envision Light Filtering Roller Shades come in 56 colors with cordless and motorized lift options, making them a top pick for French doors.
Faux Wood Blinds
Classic, durable, and moisture-resistant. Faux wood blinds with 2" slats offer tiltable light control and a traditional look that pairs beautifully with French door frames. The Blindsgalore Faux Wood Blinds are a customer favorite with 18 color options and a cordless lift for easy daily use.
Wood Blinds
For a warm, natural aesthetic, 1" or 2" wood blinds are a standout choice. The narrower slat profile keeps things streamlined on French doors. Our Blindsgalore Premium Wood Blinds are available in 37 rich finishes with motorized upgrade options.
Cellular Shades
Energy-efficient and whisper-quiet. Cellular shades trap air in honeycomb-shaped pockets to help insulate your doors against heat and cold. The Levolor Light Filtering Cellular Shades offer 156 colors, cordless and top-down/bottom-up lifts, and smart home connectivity through Levolor InMotion.
Solar Shades
Want to reduce glare without blocking the view? Solar shades filter UV light through small perforations, letting you see through while still protecting your floors and furniture from sun damage.
Go Motorized for French Doors
Motorized blinds for French doors are a game-changer. No cords to tangle on the handle, no fumbling with a lift when your hands are full. Just tap a remote, press a button on a motorized wand, or use a voice command through Alexa, Google Home, or Siri Shortcuts.
Many of our motorized French door blinds run on rechargeable batteries, so there's no wiring to worry about either. Set schedules, group multiple doors together, and control everything from your phone. It's the easiest upgrade you'll make.
Tips for Measuring French Door Blinds
Account for door handles
Measure the glass area and note where the handle sits. Your blind should clear the handle completely when raised or lowered.
Go outside mount
Mounting on the door frame (rather than inside the glass recess) gives you better coverage and a cleaner look.
Measure each door separately
Even French doors that look identical can vary slightly. Measure the width and height for each one individually.
Check the depth
Make sure the treatment you choose has a shallow enough profile to avoid contact with the handle.
For step-by-step help, visit our measuring guide or call our team at (877) 702-5463.
French Door Blinds FAQ
Roller shades, faux wood blinds, and cellular shades are the most popular choices. Roller shades offer the slimmest profile, faux wood blinds give you tiltable light control, and cellular shades add energy efficiency. The best option depends on how much light control, privacy, and insulation you need. All of our French door blinds are custom-made to your exact door measurements.
An outside mount is recommended for almost all French door blinds. Mounting the blind on the door frame gives you full glass coverage and avoids clearance issues with handles, locks, and shallow glass recesses. For detailed guidance, check our measuring resources.
Add hold-down brackets to your order. These small clips install at the bottom of the door and secure the shade so it doesn't swing every time the door moves. If you plan on leaving your shades lowered most of the time, hold-down brackets are a must.
Absolutely. Cellular shades are a great fit for French doors because they're lightweight, energy-efficient, and available in cordless and motorized lifts. A single-cell shade in a smaller pleat size keeps the profile slim enough to sit comfortably behind most door handles. For our full selection, browse our French door cellular shades.
Yes, and we'd argue French doors are one of the best places to go motorized. Cordless and motorized lifts eliminate dangling cords that catch on handles, and remote or app control means you don't have to reach behind furniture or awkwardly lean into a door to adjust your shades. Many of our motorized options feature rechargeable batteries and smart home integration through Alexa, Google Home, and Siri Shortcuts.
The same product categories work for both, but the priorities shift. Exterior-facing French patio doors benefit from UV protection and insulation (solar shades and cellular shades are ideal), while interior French doors between rooms might call for something more decorative like a light filtering roller shade or woven texture. For more ideas, read our French Door Blinds Comprehensive Guide.
Every product at Blindsgalore is completely custom, down to the eighth of an inch. The sizing depends entirely on your specific door and the area you'd like to cover. Account for the door handles and any molding around the glass. If you have questions about measuring, our customer care team is here to help over the phone, chat, or text.