Cellular shades are a fantastic choice for sliding glass doors because you can select from various fabrics that filter or block light. They’re also our most energy-efficient window treatment, and sliding glass doors invite light and heat in.

Harmony Blinds and Shutters can help you customize cellular shades for your sliding doors with options from top brands like Hunter Douglas, Alta, and Carole™ Fabrics.

1. Consider Cellular Shade Fabric Opacity

Your sliding glass doors can let in a lot of natural light and provide a view of your yard, which is especially appealing if you have picturesque landscaping or have kids or pets that you want to keep an eye on outside.

Cellular or honeycomb shades are available in fabric opacities ranging from sheer, which lets in diffused light and protects your view, to room darkening, which reduces light and makes it difficult to see through. Consider which will best meet your light and privacy needs.

2. Contemplate Cell Size

Cellular shades come in several cell sizes, ranging from 3/8” to 1 ¼” inches. Smaller sizes are typically better for small windows, and larger sizes are better for large windows, including sliding glass doors.

However, your window may appear cluttered if you choose a smaller size for your sliding doors.

3. Decide How Many Insulating Cells You Want

Cellular shades reduce your energy savings by trapping the hot air in the cells and pressing them against your window, like insulation. This feature prevents heat from passing through, so your home stays at the desired temperature.

Our collection of cellular shades comes in single-cell or double-cell options. While double-cells have more energy-saving potential, single-cell shades could be better for mild climates and certain windows or doors.

4. Consider Fabric Color

Once you know the opacity you want, consider your fabric choices. We carry hundreds of options, and our staff will gladly help you narrow down the colors that best fit your home.

You can select a neutral, like white, gray, or beige, that will complement anything or a bolder color that adds contrast and visual interest to your home or pulls in color from other rooms.

Our cellular shades collection has two options: one from Hunter Douglas and one from Alta. Some of their features include:

Shop Cellular Shades for Sliding Doors Near San Diego, California

Your sliding doors are a fantastic way to enjoy your backyard or patio, but they can also let in ample light and heat. We’ll help you customize cellular shades for your sliding glass doors by selecting the fabric colors, opacities, cell styles, and other elements that will make them work in your home.