How To Hang Curtains Over A Sliding Glass Door

Sliding glass doors are a dream for any home, flooding your space with natural light and a breeze of fresh air. But when it’s time for curtains, they can turn into a decor nightmare! Not to stress, we’ve got solutions for every style sliding door and budget. Who says you have to choose between privacy or an open concept?

With a few design hacks up our sleeves, you’ll have both in no time.These ideas will transform your sliding glass doors into a showstopping focal point, no matter if they’re closed or dramatically flung open. No more staring at your sliding doors in decor despair! Our clever tricks for customizing curtains will help those babies blend in when you want an airy feel or glam them up when the mood strikes. And the best part? All our hanging methods keep your doors sliding smoothly while also insulating and providing all the privacy you need. Win-win!

Choose The Right Type Of Curtains

The first step to hanging curtains over a sliding glass door is to choose the right type of curtains that suit your needs and preferences. There are different types of curtains that you can use for your sliding glass door, such as:

• Sheer curtains. These are lightweight and translucent curtains that allow some light and air to pass through. They are ideal for adding some privacy and softness to your sliding glass door without blocking the view or the light. They can also create a romantic or airy effect in your room.
• Blackout curtains. These are heavy and opaque curtains that block out most or all of the light and noise from outside. They are ideal for adding some insulation and darkness to your sliding glass door, especially if you want to sleep or watch TV in your room. They can also create a cozy or dramatic effect in your room.
• Thermal curtains. These are thick and insulated curtains that regulate the temperature and energy efficiency of your sliding glass door. They are ideal for adding some warmth or coolness to your sliding glass door, especially if you live in a hot or cold climate. They can also create a comfortable or modern effect in your room.
• Decorative curtains. These are colorful and patterned curtains that add some personality and style to your sliding glass door. They are ideal for adding some flair and fun to your sliding glass door, especially if you want to match or contrast them with your room decor. They can also create a lively or elegant effect in your room.

You can also mix and match different types of curtains to create different layers and effects with your sliding glass door. For example, you can use sheer curtains as a base layer and blackout curtains as a top layer to create a versatile and adjustable look for your sliding glass door.

Choose The Right Size And Length Of Curtains

The second step to hanging curtains over a sliding glass door is to choose the right size and length of curtains that fit your sliding glass door and your room. There are different sizes and lengths of curtains that you can choose from, such as:

• Width. The width of your curtains should be at least 1.5 times the width of your sliding glass door to create enough fullness and coverage. You can also use wider curtains if you want more fullness or narrower curtains if you want less fullness.
• Length. The length of your curtains should be long enough to cover your sliding glass door from top to bottom without dragging on the floor or blocking the door handle. You can also use longer curtains if you want to create a puddle effect on the floor or shorter curtains if you want to expose some of the door frame.

You should measure your sliding glass door carefully before buying or making your curtains. You should measure the width of your door frame, the height from the top of the frame to the floor, and the height from the top of the frame to where you want your curtains to end.

Choose The Right Way To Hang Curtains

The third step to hanging curtains over a sliding glass door is to choose the right way to hang them that suits your needs and preferences. There are different ways to hang curtains over a sliding glass door, such as:

• Rods. These are metal or wooden poles that can be mounted on the wall or ceiling above your sliding glass door and have brackets or finials that hold them in place. You can slide your curtain panels onto the rods using rings, clips, hooks, grommets, tabs, or ties. You can also use double rods to hang two layers of curtains over your sliding glass door.
• Tracks. These are metal or plastic rails that can be mounted on the wall or ceiling above your sliding glass door and have gliders or hooks that hold your curtain panels. You can slide your curtain panels onto the tracks using rings, clips, hooks, grommets, tabs, or ties. You can also use double tracks to hang two layers of curtains over your sliding glass door.
• Wires. These are flexible and adjustable wires that can be mounted on the wall or ceiling above your sliding glass door and have tensioners or anchors that hold them in place. You can slide your curtain panels onto the wires using rings, clips, hooks, grommets, tabs, or ties. You can also use double wires to hang two layers of curtains over your sliding glass door.

You should choose the way to hang your curtains that matches the style and size of your sliding glass door and your room. You should also choose the way to hang your curtains that allows you to open and close them easily and smoothly without interfering with the operation of your sliding glass door.

Conclusion

Yaaasss, you did it – you conquered the challenge of hanging curtains over your sliding glass door! Now you can have privacy, stay cozy, and add some serious style to that space. Measuring first was totally the way to go, girl.

Now your curtains are the perfect size and you avoided the dreaded too-short or too-long look. Following a few tips and tricks made all the difference, right? Choosing a rod wider than your door created a more open feel, and hanging it higher gave you more headroom.

Brilliant! Evenly distributing those luscious curtain panels on both sides, and making sure they hung just right, gave your sliding door a professionally polished look.  You should be proud of yourself for perfectly executing those adjustments to get the length and shape you wanted – pleats, folds, swags…you name it!If you were scratching your head over how to make your sliding glass door work, you’re scratching no more!

You gave that challenging space a custom designer touch with some inspired improvising. Now you’ve got privacy and style on lockdown. No more squinting through gaps or feeling like that door was an eyesore. You worked your DIY magic and made that sliding glass door into an uber-fabulous focal point! Move over, HGTV! There’s a new star designer in town – and it’s you, girl!  Let’s raise a glass (or three) of vino to celebrate your new skills. Your home decor game is strong!

Dale

Dale is the colorful mind behind HuetifulHomes.com, where he shows you how to create a home that is as fun and fabulous as you are. He has a passion for color and a knack for DIY, with years of interior design experience he shares his tips and tricks on how to create a home that reflects your personality and style. He believes that color is the key to happiness, and he wants to help you make your home more Huetiful.