Traditional Favorites

• Traditional fabric curtains can be used on sliding glass doors, adding texture and warmth to the area. Use roped or fabric tiebacks so that the curtains do not get in the way of accessing the door. To convey a layered look, try hanging one set of light, sheer-panel curtains with a larger flowing pair. Both curtains can be tied back with the same piece of material. Contrasting colors for this treatment will add a sense of depth to the area.
  
  Shades are another option that will work well for sliding glass doors. Roman shades made of fabric will allow you to bring color into your room. Woven shades that are available in natural colors will play down the area, leaving the eye to fix on another focal area of the room. Whether fabric or woven, these sleek treatments work well on sliding glass doors. Shades are installed by screwing brackets into the window header, and they come with all the hardware needed. This option works well if the window has a scenic view such as mountains or a lake. Shades allow you to expose the entire window when rolled up.
  
  

Other Options

• Sliding fabric panels give your doors a sleek and modern look. Panel tracks give you many options when using them on a sliding glass door. When the sun is shinning through in one area, the panels are versatile enough to cover that one sunny spot while leaving other areas open to light and fresh air. They are easy to install with the track mounted on the window header itself and the panels hooking easily into this.
  
  Window film is a fairly new option when decorating windows for style and privacy. Film comes in many different varieties and is sold at hardware stores. One option available is a stained-glass panel film that gives the window a realistic look of this old glass art. This style of film would look right at home if you have stained glass lamps in the room and will add deep color to your windows. This window treatment option is offered in frosted glass, bubbled glass and many more faux finishes for your window panes.