Entryway Shades: Selecting the Best Features

We all strive to establish the perfect blend of function and style in our homes. If you’re starting this journey, a great place to begin is with entryway shades. The goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere for all who walk into the space, whether it be friends, family, or those who live in the house after a long day. As you’re designing with positive energy at the forefront of your mind, natural light helps achieve this. However, privacy is crucial if you want comfort because it helps establish a secure environment. Let’s dive into the best window covering treatments for your entryway doors and windows. 

Light and Privacy 

A balance of privacy and natural light can easily be achieved with top-down window treatments. You can have access to both! 

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Duette® Honeycomb Shades

This feature is a great option if you want to cover sliders. It has two separate shades that operate independently. This way, you can customize the function, light, and privacy within your home. 

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Vignette® Modern Roman Shades

 

Light Filtering to Light Blocking 

If you have an entryway facing the sunshine, you may feel like you need constant control over the sun’s rays, whether through light filtering or blocking. We recommend trying sheer shades as they allow a range of lighting control.

Hunter Douglas Sheer Shades covering two french doors
Hunter Douglas Sheer Shades

Are you looking to cut the glare? Silhouette sheers may be for you! You can easily adjust from view-through sheer fabrics to vanes that close off the view. Now, most sheer shades reflect the sun outward during the day. This helps to increase the energy efficiency of your home and maintains privacy!

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Silhouette® Shades

Luminette Privacy Sheers are a great choice if you want to see your outdoor view while having filtered light. When you wish to block out the light, all you have to do is rotate the vanes closed. These are a favorite among homeowners who want to cover their sliding doors with entryway shades.

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Luminette® Privacy Sheers cover the sliding door; Silhouette® Window Shades cover the windows.

Specialty Windows

While specialty windows are a popular style for the front of your home, they can be tricky to cover due to their unique shape. There are some times when they are also hard to reach. Adding smart shades is a great way to adjust the lighting and privacy in your home without the hassle. 

Applause® Honeycomb Shades covering a peaked black trim set of windows
Applause® Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades are an excellent option if you are looking for the highest amount of features for any of the window shades in your home. You can choose from room darkening, motorization, or energy efficiency. A bonus is that they are perfect for covering uniquely shaped windows.

Small Door Frames

If you have narrow doors or french doors, we recommend Duette Shades! They have an exclusive feature called TrackGlide, which works wonders in small spaces where there isn’t room for drilling in hardware to install your shades. 

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Duette® Honeycomb Shades with TrackGlide®

Door Handle & Lock Function

Your decision doesn’t end once you pick out your entryway shades. You need to find door handles and levers that meet your style and functional needs. Did you know that the placement of the door handle can impact the window coverings you choose? Thankfully, various collections include low-profile options so you can effortlessly go about your home without it being a hassle. Now, Plantation shutters are great because they can be customized to work around challenges.

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NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters
NewStyle® Hybrid Shutters

One important consideration to make is the style and function that suits you best. The door handles and levers must be capable of operating as intended. The placement of the door handle can affect the window covering products you choose. The good news is that many collections include low-profile options so you can go about your home without hassle. Plantation shutters can be customized beautifully to work around challenges.

Do You Need Entryway Shades?

Adding entryway shades to your home will greatly help you achieve the privacy and light control you want and deserve. Our experts at Timan Custom Window Treatments are here to help you get started. Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation!