The Best Window Treatments In Bakersfield For Your Back Door
Do you have cheap blinds on your back door that rattle against the glass pane when it’s shut? Or have you left your back door glass bare because you haven’t decided how to cover it? Buying the right window treatments for your back door allows you to enjoy the light and outside view of your Bakersfield backyard and gives you control over light and privacy - without the noise of blinds or any other window covering that bangs against the glass any time the door is shut.
The first thing to think about when finding a back door window treatment is durability. You need something sturdy enough to handle the door’s repetitive motions and brief exposure to the elements. It should also provide privacy from curious neighbors while matching your style.
Whether your back door is a french door, sliding glass door, or a normal swing out door with a glass window, here are the best back door window treatment options in Bakersfield for your home.
Plantation Shutters That Are Attached To Your Door
Faux wood plantation shutters are great for back doors since the shutter panels are attached tightly to your door. When you shut your doors, the shutters move with the door and don’t bounce against the glass. Tilt the shutter louvers open to see outside or close them for privacy. Swing out the shutter panels to easily clean the glass on the door.
Sunburst Shutters’ Polywood® faux wood shutters are sturdy and can handle your back door’s constant motion. They’re crafted from a composite material which resists humidity and fading. The shutters won’t chip or crack because of changes in humidity or temperature. Polywood shutters also restrict heat transfer through the window to make your home more energy efficient.
Sliding glass doors or french doors that open up to your patio or deck can be hard to cover because of their large glass panes and handles. Plantation shutters are built to fit your door’s glass. If your door has large or irregular shaped handles, plantation shutters can be cut around those handles. They can fit over any size of glass. Plantation shutters can also be used with bi-fold doors or sliding panels for a sliding door. The result is pristine custom shutters that stay tight with your door. And you can effortlessly open and shut both the door and your shutters.
Customizable Shades
Another back door window treatment that is easy to customize is shades. They come in dozens of colors, material, and patterns. You can retract them to have light shining through or pull them to the bottom to decrease the light. Options include light and privacy liners so you can customize them to your needs. Shades that are great for doors with glass are Roman shades, cellular shades, and roller shades. Roman shades stack up at the top of the shade but are flat when pulled down to the bottom. Cellular shades have tiny pleats that resemble a honeycomb from the side. These pleats create small air pockets that help insulate the glass. Roller shades roll down from a tube at the top.
If your door is exposed to bright sun or humidity, choose shade material that won’t be affected by heat and moisture. Shades aren’t as energy efficient as Polywood shutters, but you can lower temperature loss by using cellular shades or shades made from thicker material with liners. Be aware that shades are more prone to fading than shutters.
Shades can be mounted with hold down brackets and they won’t swing around when the back door moves. One of the disadvantages of shades is you can’t cut the shade around large door handles.
Pick The Back Door Window Treatment That’s Perfect For Your Home
Looking for more ideas for your back door window treatments in Bakersfield or window treatments for your living room, dining room, or sidelights? Take a look at our idea gallery and Ultimate Room Guide. And if you’re ready to buy window treatments call us at 661-449-1092 for a free in-home consultation. A member of our local team will come to your house and help you pick the perfect window treatment. Call us today!
