Jul 24 2014 our favorite curtains for french doors.
Can you put curtains on french doors.
But you d be surprised to know that you can dress any french door with any type of valance.
Tension rods suspend curtains from the window frame provided the frame is thick enough.
You can not only attach them above the door but also right to the doors and if you do choose a bow shape to make them bring some light in still.
If you are hanging the french door curtains above the doors measure the width of the french doors plus 2 inches on both sides for a total of 4 inches.
The key is to get creative and to understand how each type of valance can be hung.
Take the rod down and put it to the side.
I will show you examples of both french doors and single door patio doors but the idea is the same.
In fact it s best if they don t.
So let s take a look at some examples and.
Vertical blinds these are another good solution for french doors but only if the doors open outward if your doors open in the vertical blinds would get damaged when you open the doors.
Very reliable and easy to use.
If desired you can use a tie in the center of the panels giving the curtain an hourglass appearance.
If hanging the curtains to cover the panes of the doors measure the width of the pane of the glass and add 1 inch to each side for a total of 2 inches.
Mounting curtains on a fiberglass door is easy and can be done by anyone who can use a drill.
Patterned grey curtains over the french doors simple modern grey curtains over the doors.
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The curtains don t have to block all the light.
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Magnetic rods self adhere to metal french doors.
Tilt the louvres to adjust the light entering the room and simply move the fabric across the rail to allow access to the opening door.
Rods hung from each door panel eliminate the problem but there are only two types of rods that can be mounted to the doors without drilling holes in the doors.
A common way to decorate doors or just to cover the window is to hang curtains on the door.
Areas such as the kitchen don t need those heavy curtains like bedrooms do.
Drapes some homeowners choose to hang draperies over french doors.