Updated June 2024
Vertical blinds remain the most popular, practical choice for covering sliding glass and patio doors. Today’s versatile verticals come in various colors, fabrics and textures to complement any interior design style! To ensure you pick one you love, we compiled the vertical blind styles that SelectBlinds offers as well as some questions to ask before buying.
4 Questions to Ask When Buying Vertical Blinds
Where will they be in proximity to other window treatments?
Create consistency in your space by choosing a similar material for your vertical blinds as your current window coverings. If you have cellular shades in the room, consider cellular vertical shades. If you have faux wood or real wood blinds, take a look at faux wood vertical blinds.
How much light and privacy control do you want?
Vane size plays a small factor here. For a traditional look, choose a smaller vane size. It’s easier to make small light adjustments because of the shorter distance between vanes. Larger vanes are better for a more contemporary look, and they can let in more light when open.
Another factor to consider is the type of material. Solid materials, such as PVC, will naturally block more light. Fabric vertical vanes, like cellulars, provide more flexible light control with choices between light-filtering and blackout options.
Where should the vanes stack?
When the vanes are drawn completely open, they “stack” on the opposite side of the door opening. The answer to this question depends on your sliding glass door.
Typically, standard vertical blinds draw, or open, to the left or right. Meanwhile, split-stack verticals open from the center and are drawn to each side, leaving a stack of vanes on both sides.
For large openings where doors open from both sides, you could opt to stack the vanes in the center, leaving the sides open. The width and depth of the stack depends on the material of the vanes.
What type of lift do you want?
Our standard vertical blinds do not come motorized at this time. Instead, they come with a wand or handle to draw the blinds back. If you prefer a motorized option, panel tracks are a great option for sliding glass doors.
What Types of Vertical Blinds Are There?
There are more choices than traditional, PVC vertical blinds to dress your doors with. Check out some of these options!
Faux Wood Vertical Blinds
Have peace of mind with these affordable and durable faux wood blinds. They’re also humidity and moisture resistant, making them perfect for doors by the kitchen.
Sheer Vertical Shades
Enjoy the flowing elegance and coverage of curtains with the separate, hanging vanes and spacing of vertical shades. Unlike curtains, you can walk through these shades as the Modern Sheer Vertical Shades feature vanes that alternate between sheer and opaque fabric.
Fabric Vertical Blinds
Create a warm, cozy appearance with fabric blinds. Its high-quality polyester gives window a soft, more modern flow. Plus, they don’t make as much noise as traditional PVC blinds when you open them.
Cellular Vertical Blinds
The energy-efficient, cellular design can also help lower your energy bills by keeping out the heat and cold.
Panel Tracks
If you’re looking for a more sleek and contemporary style, consider panel tracks! Panel tracks give your home a soft, finished look, and the fabric panels slide effortlessly along a track system.
Happy Shopping!
You can see all of our vertical blinds on out website! And if you have any questions, call our Design Consultant Team at (888) 257-1840. We’re easy to talk to!
