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Style ideas for French doors

Written by Rachel Binks

Style Specialist

Written: 25/10/2016

Updated: 06/08/2024

Let us show you how to dress your French doors with blinds, curtains and shutters

4 easy ways to dress French doors

French doors create a lovely focal point in your home. Letting in lots of lovely natural light, they're mounted on hinges on either side allowing them to swing open outwards so you can enjoy plenty of fresh air and beautiful outdoor views. When it comes to choosing window treatments for your French doors, there are a few things you'll need to consider to really make the most of these features. We’re here with plenty of solutions that’ll give you practical benefits as well as stylish results. Let's get into it.

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What are the best blinds for French doors?

There are lots of blind types that look great on French doors, but as well as looking good, you also need to think about how you use your French doors, and whether your blinds need to have practical benefits in addition to stylish looks. Here are our top picks for French doors:

White coloured roller blinds fitted to a rectangular and bi fold door window in a dining room decorated in white and dark blue

Best for family spaces

Roller blinds are a stylish and practical choice for French doors. 

Available in a range of gorgeous styles and performance fabrics, including moisture-resistant and blackout options, Roller blinds are sleek and streamlined giving you flexible control over light.

Plus you get the added benefit of being able to roll them neatly away when you want to fully open your doors.

 

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Living room with sofa, coffee table and Acacia Silver bloc blinds on a Velux window

Best for uPVC French doors

If your doors are in regular use, you should consider Perfect Fit blinds. These are a no drill solution for uPVC doors. They simply clip into place in your window frame and the blind sits neatly within this frame.

The great advantage of Perfect Fit blinds is that they become an integral part of the door, allowing you to open and close your door easily and have easy access and out.

Roller, Pleated and metal Venetian blinds can all be fitted into a Perfect Fit frame.

 

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coral vertical blinds in a patio window

Best for versatility

If your doors are overlooked by neighbouring properties, Vertical blinds will allow light in but keep prying eyes out of your home. They’re available in extra wide widths so are suitable for large expanses of glass and can even be fitted to sloping windows.

With a choice of contemporary prints and performance fabrics, including blackout, moisture-resistant and Teflon coated PVC, Vertical blinds are ideal for French doors in any space.

 

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Best for cosiness

Fully-lined curtains are a lovely option for providing a snug and cosy atmosphere and preventing any draughts.

If you’ve limited space to hang curtains either side of a door, try having a single, wider curtain that pulls completely to one side. It’ll create clear access to the outdoors during the day, and when closed give you a wall of warmth at night.

Curtains are also a great blackout solution if your doors are letting in too much light.

 

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Best light filtering fabrics

For flexible light control throughout the seasons, team curtains with sheer Voiles at your doors.

In summer, the Voiles allow light to gently filter through your doors while maintaining daytime privacy.

In the evening and during cooler months, your curtains will add an extra layer of cosiness.

 

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Pure White shutters in living room

Best all rounder

Shutters are another great choice for your doors. Door shutters use specially made tracks, allowing you to fold them back neatly and compactly when not in use.

A stylish and practical solution, they’re perfect for light and privacy control. Open your shutters during the day to extend the space outside, and close them at night for privacy and a secure feel.

With excellent insulating properties, they'll help to maintain a steady temperature in your home all year round too.

 

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How to measure French doors for blinds

Whichever blind you choose, it’s important to accurately measure your French doors to ensure a perfect fit. There are lots of things to consider when measuring French doors so we always recommend an in-home appointment with an expert advisor. Our advisors will bring our entire range for you to view at leisure and talk you through all the options for your particular French doors. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll provide you with a no obligation quote based on your exact specifications and when your made-to-measure blinds are ready, we also return to fit them.

French doors are a lovely feature in any home. So it’s important to choose a blind that best suits the style and function of your French doors. Our helpful guide explains all the options.