Should you put curtains over French doors?
Should you put curtains over French doors?
Should You Hang Curtains On French Doors? Many people love French doors for their wide-open look and invitation to the outdoors. However, French doors don’t offer much privacy. We strongly recommend hanging curtains on French doors, so you have the option of displaying the doors or shielding the panes from public view.
What kind of curtains do you put on French doors?
If you have French doors in an area where you don’t have a lot of room for curtains, consider something classic such as Roman shades. This is a great way to keep your space elevated, even if curtains or drapes don’t fit your room.
How do you put curtains on a French door?
How to Hang Curtain Panels on French Doors
- Measure the height and width of the French door windows.
- Purchase a sash rod kit for each French door.
- Slide a curtain panel onto one of the sash rods.
- Ask an assistant to hold the brackets and curtain panels against the French door where you want them positioned.
How wide should curtains be for French doors?
For the width of your curtains, multiply your door width by 1.5. This will give you enough material to bunch in comfortably if you so choose. If you’re at a loss, it’s good to know that most French door curtains are meant to measure 72 inches by 84 inches. It’s better to measure your doors, just in case.
Can you put cellular shades on French doors?
A: Cellular shades can be mounted on french doors. You would order them as an outside mount shade. Remember on outside mount the cell shades will come the size you enter into the system.
Can you put Roman shades on French doors?
Roman Shades are a good choice to add color, softness and privacy to French doors. Even when lined they glide easily behind your lever door handle when lowered. Because they are made out of fabric, they don’t clatter on a door like blinds do when a door is opened and closed.
