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Sliding patio doors are a fantastic feature for any home, letting in lots of lovely light and providing a connection with nature and the outside world. However, it can be tricky to know how to dress them, keep your privacy, and reduce heat loss. In this video, we talk you through our top ideas and share some inspiring interiors.
Sliding patio doors are designed to be enjoyed, and the right window dressing helps you get the most from them. You might like the luxurious look of drapes, or you may be wondering how to dress patio doors without curtains. We’ll share sliding patio door blind ideas, as well as curtain and shutter inspiration, to help you find what works best for your home.
If you’re in and out all the time, it’s important to keep the door clear. So it's a good idea to choose something that easily pushes over to one side, like a single curtain, or Vertical blinds that stack out of the way.
Vertical blinds are great for light control too. They gently diffuse the natural light to help maintain a comfortable temperature plus they provide privacy, which is essential if your room is overlooked. Vertical blinds and curtains can be made to fit almost any width, so are great for full-width doors in glass extensions.
In most homes sliding glass doors and patio doors are found in the busiest spaces, especially kitchen-diners. These areas demand a hard-working blind that’s great to look at but practical too.
Traditional Roller blinds are a great choice for these spaces. Versatile and budget-friendly, our range includes blackout and moisture-resistant fabrics, as well as sheer styles for daytime privacy. Roller blinds even have the option of motorised controls for easy operation.
In homes with children or pets, it pays to choose blinds that can handle everyday life. Roller blinds and Vertical blinds in wipe‑clean fabrics are ideal for sliding patio doors, as they’re durable, low‑maintenance, and quick to clean. From fingerprints at handle height to muddy paw prints by the door, these practical options can be easily refreshed with a damp cloth, helping your blinds look their best for longer.
For more tips on caring for your blinds, take a look at our handy cleaning guides, which will help you keep every style looking fresh.
Your living room is your space to relax. Here, you’ll need to think about the rest of your décor, as well as the practicalities of being able to easily use your sliding door. Curtains are a wonderful option, especially if your doors are prone to draughts. They'll help lock in the heat, so you feel cosy through the cooler months of the year.
When the summer months come back around, throw your curtains open to enjoy the views outdoors, and close them for privacy in the evening. Layering your curtains with Voiles looks lovely and it’s practical too, gently filtering the sunlight coming into your room while giving you privacy in the daytime.
When it comes to managing light levels, especially across wide expanses of glass, Day and Night blinds are hard to beat. These innovative blinds cleverly combine sheer and opaque panels in a single blind to either gently filter light or block it out and create a cosy feel.
Or why try our Voile Roman blinds? They work in a similar way but are softer and more luxurious. They provide a sleek and sophisticated sheer appearance that lends itself to wide windows and sliding doors, and they're extra wide, so most don’t require a join.
If you want complete darkness, Blind Screen is a fantastic option. Designed as a total blackout solution, it’s perfect for spaces where light control is critical. The clever design works to block out external sunlight, preventing glare and helping to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.
Blind Screen’s sleek, modern look also works beautifully on wide sliding patio doors.
There’s nothing better than opening your doors on a warm day - as long as insects stay outside. Fly Screens allow you to enjoy fresh air without the pests, making them ideal for summer dining and indoor‑outdoor living.
Discreet and easy to use, they let you keep doors open without compromising comfort. They can also be combined with a Blind Screen fabric on a dual track, for ultimate versatility.
Sliding doors can be big, and if that’s the case you may need more than one blind, so you've got the flexibility to adjust their position as the sun moves
Having multiple blinds at your doors can mean a bit more work to open and close them, but our electric blinds are a handy solution. You can control all at once using a simple remote or wall switch. With smart upgrades, you can control your blinds from anywhere with an app, Alexa or Google Assistant.
Shutters are a beautiful way to dress sliding patio doors, bringing a timeless, architectural feel to your space. Tracked shutters are designed to work seamlessly, moving smoothly along a discreet track so your doors remain easy to use day to day.
They’re ideal for controlling light and privacy across wide areas of glass, while also helping to insulate your room throughout the year. When closed, they create a calm, structured look that suits both classic and contemporary interiors - and when open, they allow you to enjoy the view and connection to the outdoors.
“We absolutely love the large sliding doors in our home, but we’ve been really stuck on how to dress them properly… This was a job for the experts, and our expert was Matt, our local Hillarys advisor.”
Sarah Peasant, interiors content creator
“We are so thrilled with how this room looks now… I feel like the curtains and Voiles that we chose complement the space perfectly.”
Sarah Peasant, interiors content creator
Sliding patio doors can transform a room, and the right window dressing helps you enjoy them to the full. From practical blinds for busy homes to softer styles that enhance comfort and privacy, there’s a solution to suit every lifestyle. It’s all about choosing what works best for your space - balancing light, warmth, style and ease of use for everyday living.
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