Window Treatment Ideas for Your Sliding Doors

Classic Blinds & Shutters • September 23, 2025

Now that the beautiful Georgia spring is here and summer is on its way, your sliding doors are primed to take center stage as your home's central portal to the great outdoors. Since your patio doors can be such a busy exit and entrance, their window treatments can often take a lot of the wear and tear during this busy. That's when we can step in to assist with durable and stylish window treatments. Our team of design experts at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center is delighted to discuss some sliding door blind ideas from Hunter Douglas for a pop of summer aesthetic, including plantation shutters for a long-standing classic look that will turn your sliding doors into an architectural feature.

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Sliding Door Blind Ideas to Give Your Room a Modern Pop for Spring

It's always fun to spice up your sliding door with bright colors for a modern vibe. Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds have a sleek, streamlined look and come in an array of over 70 color choices. You select options to style your space as bold as you want and select a vibrant hue to transform your home or choose a soothing neutral shade to blend in to the background and let your furnishings shine. To add to the springtime feel, you opt to add a valance, cornice, or decorative tapes in a variety of colors and patterns like a colorful floral or oversized botanical print to bring the outside in.


Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds allow you to precisely control your light and privacy by tilting the ½", 1", or 2" slats to precisely control your light. The cardinal rule with slat size is that the thinner the slat, the sleeker the design. The wider the slat, the greater the view out. It all depends on your preference which work best for your space.

Plantation Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors

Plantation shutters, known for their outstanding durability and stately appeal, are an excellent choice for sliding glass doors that typically receive a lot of traffic. We are proud to carry three different Hunter Douglas plantation shutter styles that can be operated on sliding glass with the bi-fold or bypass track system for sliding doors.


For hot, humid spaces such as kitchens, sunrooms, and patios, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters are an excellent choice. They are made to stand up to the intensity of the elements. They are water resistant, making a perfect choice for a sliding door leading to a spa or pool area.


If your sliding door is in your living, dining, or bedroom, Heritance® Hardwood Shutters are an excellent selection. The rich grains of their 2 ½", 3 ½" or 4 ½" size louvers will add a touch of sophistication to any room.


If you want to enjoy the look of real wood but with added durability, then NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters are the way to go. These shutters are made from composite materials and the same Truemill® dovetail construction as our 100% hardwood option, making them easy to maintain while offering a traditional aesthetic.

Contact Us Today for Sliding Door Blinds and Shutters Near Alpharetta, GA

Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center is your premier Hunter Douglas window treatment source. Our team of experts is Hunter Douglas certified and knows our products and services inside and out. We are eager to meet with you to listen to all your design ideas and offer some advice along the way. Our number one priority is your complete satisfaction. We want to help you beautify your home with state-of-the-art window coverings.


When you are ready to give your sliding door the attention it deserves, please stop into our showroom in Alpharetta, GA, or request a consultation, and one of our friendly staff will reach out. We are honored to serve the areas surrounding Alpharetta, Milton, and Johns Creek, GA.

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