Choosing the Best Blinds for French Doors + Sliding Doors.

Not sure what to add in front of your French doors or sliding doors? There’s a Blind solution no matter what type of door you have or the style of your home. Read on for our top six picks!

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Blinds for French Doors.

Elegant French doors are a focal point in your home, creating an accentuated exterior view and a remarkable interior aesthetic appeal.

The timeless design of hinged and framed, glass panel double doors combines function with style. French doors each swing open, typically projecting outwards, to provide unobstructed access to your exterior living space.

When closed, French doors are secured with cover splines, where the double doors, weather stripping, and multi-point locks adjoin.

But can you have window furnishings for French doors?

Yes, you can, although choosing the best window coverings for French doors is not as simple as it sounds! You want to highlight French doors, not cover them. See our favourite Blind options for French doors below…

What Are the Best Blinds for French Doors?

Roller Blinds.

Roller Blinds are sleek, adorning your classic French door with a modern twist. Customised Roller Blinds are available with a variety of fabric features. Choose blockout fabric for room darkening when Blinds are down, or choose sunscreen protection fabric, which provides 80 – 97% UV protection when Blinds are drawn.

If you prefer light diffusion through closed Blinds, choose a translucent or sheer fabric. Translucent fabrics pleasantly diffuse natural daylight as it enters your home. Sheer fabrics softly filter daylight through a decorative, open weave pattern. You maintain privacy no matter your fabric choice, while your French doors are treated with the utmost style.

Roller Blinds are a perfect fit for French doors as they can be installed at the top of the door and when drawn open, or rolled up, they have a slimline fit which makes their presence less obvious. This assists in allowing you to maximise the natural light entering your home through the doors, and also ensures outside views are not obstructed. Roller Blinds are fuss-free and low maintenance, so they’ll keep your French doors looking sharp for many years.

Roman Blinds.

Ornate, pleated folds of raised Roman Blinds create a soft layered look, adding warmth and delicacy to your doors. They are a great option for French doors due to their more traditional style which suits the classic look of French doors.

Soft Roman Blinds have lining for added stability and insulation. Lightweight, UV treated exclusive fibreglass battens provide structure with easy lifting capability. They can accommodate any width French doors by achieving layered lifts without twisting, curling, or cupping. You can choose an easy lifting mechanism of smooth rolling chain, heavy-duty cord lock, or motorisation.
Hard Roman Blinds are designed with crisp, clean fabrics to create a seamlessly tailored finish. The batten design and evenly spaced panels ensure zero light leakage. Smooth operation is achieved with an SS38 chain controlled system.

Shutters.

Transform your home with stylish, versatile, and affordable Shutters, offering you complete flexibility with light control, privacy and insulation.

Unlike others available, our Shutters are 100% custom made, designed and crafted specifically to shape, frame and fit your window, door or alcove dimensions. Our range of Plantation Shutters and Aluminium Shutters offers you a high standard of quality and choice to enhance the value of your home.

Child + pet safe
Strong + durable
Curb side appeal + privacy
Ideal choice for thermal + sound insulation
UV protection for furnishings + flooring
Low maintenance + allergy free
Easy to use + clean

Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors.

Sliding doors (also known as patio doors) are double glass panels installed as one stationary panel and one sliding panel, giving you a broad view of your exterior living space.

They don’t protrude from the wall when opened, they slide aside to provide easy access through half of the door’s framed space. Both doors run along a parallel track, saving you space. Multi-point locks and anti-lift devices also keep the doors secure when closed.

But what about window furnishings for sliding doors?

Choosing the best window coverings for sliding doors is no easy task! You want to optimise your natural light while maintaining privacy. See our favourite Blind options for sliding glass doors below…

What Are the Best Blinds for Sliding Doors?

Vertical Blinds.

Versatile and stylish, Vertical Blinds give you complete control of natural light direction and privacy with the appeal of modern decor. Blockout, translucent, and sunscreen fabrics are available for Vertical Blinds.

Customise your patio door Blinds by selecting from 89 mm or 127 mm blade widths. Vertical Blinds can be installed inside the door frame or on the architrave bordering the door. Fully stacked, open Vertical Blinds leave you with an unobstructed view of the patio or garden. The EOS Helix Vertical Track System enhances the efficiency and functionality of your Blinds, giving you control with the use of a traversing wand. It gives the Blinds a sleek look and superior child safety with no more cluttered, hanging chains.

Veri Shades.

A contemporary take on a classic window covering, Veri Shades combine the versatility of Blinds with the elegant appeal of a Sheer Curtain.

Choose from our soft free flowing Veri Shades fabrics, which provide a minimal stack back ensuring maximum views and natural light. Veri Shades can be recessed or face fitted, allowing them to be installed inside the window frame or on the architrave bordering the window or door. Face fitting allows you to fully stack back the fabric panes, and if there is room either side of the window, the fabric can be taken past the window or door to maximise your view.

Modern and versatile, Veri Shades offer complete light and privacy control with a simple rotation of the blades.

Cellular Blinds.

Specially designed Glideshift Cellular Blinds can be used on sliding patio doors.

This newly designed system partners with a selection of our stylish and functional energy efficient fabrics, with a variety of design options available.

Glideshift provides superior insulating properties to control room temperature without compromising on style. Operation is via a pull handle or cord, which enables Glideshift to move the shades open and closed.

Glideshift Cellular Blinds are available in four design options to suit all types of door openings or spaces.

Motorised Blinds.

Designed for modern living, our Motorised Blinds are an ideal solution for sliding doors. Our range delivers a sleek, cordless finish that enhances both functionality and overall design. With sliding doors often used frequently throughout the day, motorisation allows you to adjust your Blinds effortlessly at the touch of a button.

Control is simple and flexible — operate via remote or through our exclusive dc+b control app, whether you’re at home or on the go. Adjust individual Smart Home Blinds or multiple at once, making it perfect for wide sliding doors and large glass areas, all managed from a single device.

Roller Blinds.

Our custom made Roller Blinds offer a clean, understated look that works seamlessly across a range of interior styles, making them a popular choice for sliding doors. Their streamlined design allows them to roll away neatly when not in use, ensuring easy door access, while a wide selection of fabrics lets you tailor light and privacy levels to suit your space.

For greater versatility, Double Roller Blinds are a highly sought-after option. They pair Blockout Rollers for privacy and insulation with Sheer or Sunscreen Rollers for softer daytime light control. Together, they provide flexible functionality from day to night.

Panel Blinds.

Our Australian Made Panel Glide Blinds provide a modern, functional option for larger openings, using wide fabric panels that glide smoothly across your space. Ideal for sliding doors and expansive windows, they offer excellent control over light and privacy with a simple sliding motion.

Perfect for wide widths and longer drops, Panel Blinds deliver a cohesive, contemporary finish throughout your home.

They’re also a cost-effective choice, combining style and practicality while maintaining consistency across windows and doors.

Choose dc+b Custom Blinds for Sliding Doors + French Doors.

The entryways to our homes each have a unique appeal. Sliding glass doors and French doors add aesthetic value and functionality to our exterior and interior living spaces.

When selecting the right Blinds, the goal is to enhance the intrinsic beauty of the doors — not conceal it. At dollar curtains + blinds, you’ll find solutions for every style of home, ensuring your door coverings elevate the room while delivering the privacy, light control, and performance you expect.

Contact us today for a free in-home measure + quote! We guarantee we will have an Australian made Blind that is the perfect match for your French or sliding doors. We have stores in Melbourne, Canberra, New South Wales, and South Australia.

FAQs.

How Do I Cover French Doors Without Blocking Handles?

Covering French doors without blocking handles requires low-profile Blinds that can fit behind or around the hardware and be outside-mounted to the door or above the frame. Cellular Blinds and Roller Blinds are the best choices due to their slim headrails, close-to-glass fit, and smooth retraction. They allow full handle access while maintaining privacy and effortless day-to-day function.

Can I Install Blinds Inside the Recess of Sliding Doors?

Yes, you can install Blinds inside the recess of sliding doors if there is enough depth (at least 30–60 mm) for the headrail without obstructing door movement. Inside-mounted Blinds offer a clean, built-in look. An outside mount may be needed if the recess is too shallow.

Which Blinds Provide the Best Insulation?

Cellular Blinds provide the best insulation due to their unique, air-trapping cellular structure delivering superior thermal performance. Other popular choices include Plantation Shutters, which use timber, aluminium or PVC for year-round insulation when fitted snugly. Thick, lined Roman Blinds also create a good barrier against drafts and heat transfer.

How Do I Measure Sliding Door Blinds and French Door Blinds?

Measure sliding doors and French doors for blinds by using outside mounts to ensure full coverage and account for handles. Take three width measurements (top, middle, bottom) and height measurements (left, centre, right) and use the largest width and height to ensure proper coverage. Add at least 4 inches to the width for extra light blockage.