White sliding Polywood shutters on a patio door

Everyone has seen vertical blinds on a patio door. Their slats hang in front of the glass door to provide privacy and protection from the sun. However, vertical blinds aren’t your only patio door window treatment option. If vertical blinds haven’t worked for you in the past, explore these vertical blinds alternatives and get a product that does everything you need.

Your Best Vertical Blinds Alternatives

White Polywood shutters closed on a patio door in a dining room

Vertical blinds are a budget-friendly option for patio doors, but offer few other benefits. They let light in around their edges and provide no insulation. They also tend to get stuck and break easily. If you want more from a patio door covering, try one of these vertical blinds alternatives.

Drapes

Consider drapes if you want to add a touch of luxury to your patio doors. Drapery is made from many different types of fabric, which come in a plethora of colors and patterns to fit your decor. Furthermore, you can choose a pleat style and a cornice or valance to create a look you like.

Beyond their visual appeal, drapes can offer plenty of privacy and light control. It just depends on the material you choose. Some drapes block almost all light, while others are light-filtering. You can discuss what you need with your window treatment consultant.

Window Shades

White roller shades on a sliding glass door in a contemporary living room

If you like fabric window treatments, drapes aren’t your only option for replacing vertical blinds on a patio door. Choose from the many window shade types available to find the perfect combination of function and style. Every kind of window shade offers valuable benefits for your patio door and home:

Roller shades have a slim profile, come in many colors, and can be purchased in any opacity, from sheer to blackout.

Cellular shades trap the air that sneaks through your door’s edges before it cools your room.

Sheer shades combine solid blind slats with fabric shades to give more flexibility in controlling sunlight.

Whatever type of shade you choose, customize it with motorization for more convenience. Patio doors have large windows that require large shades. Adding a motor to your patio door shade makes it easier to operate. Just push a button to make it go up or down!

Plantation Shutters

To get the most out of your vertical blinds alternative, go with a plantation shutter. These interior shutters do so much for patio doors! They fit your door perfectly, allowing easy operation without letting light in at the edges. If you want natural illumination, you can tilt open the louvers or pull open the shutter panels.

The greatest advantage of replacing vertical blinds on a patio door with interior shutters is the upgrade in energy efficiency. Solid shutters block more outside air than other window treatments, especially if you have Polywood® shutters. Their carefully designed insulating system prevents up to 30 degrees of window temperature transfer, keeping your home comfortable and reducing energy costs. Oh, and they look effortlessly elegant while insulating your door!

Ask The Pros About Vertical Blind Alternatives

Ready to replace your old vertical blinds? Talk to the window treatment specialists at Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions. We have a treatment for every window and offer free in-home consultations to help you order the perfect product for your home. Simply call 877-786-2877 or fill out the form below to schedule your appointment, and we’ll send one of our knowledgeable consultants to show you samples and help you customize your patio door treatment how you want.