Decorating Window Treatments 15 Stunning Window Treatments for French Doors for a Finished Look These 15 window treatments for French doors and windows are the finishing touch to make these already beautiful rooms look and feel complete. By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 15, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Just like windows, doors with views to the outside world need to be dressed. But they can be tricky because exterior doors allow passage to the outdoors, and the wrong window treatment can hold up traffic. The window treatments for French doors in these rooms show you how to dress them stylishly while keeping function at the forefront. 16 Window Design Ideas for a Bright, Picturesque Space 01 of 15 Layered Treatments Both purposeful and pretty, two pairs of panels dress the French doors in this dining area. The rod closest to the window supports a transparent floral print—perfect for allowing light but providing privacy when closed. The solid blush-colored outer drapery frames the floral fabric, adding even more softness to the graceful space. 02 of 15 Triple Play A bank of windows makes a striking focal point in this living area. Draperies are hung from a track at ceiling height to accommodate the arched doorways. Divided into four separate panels, these window treatments for French doors easily slide to cover individual entries or to form a single unit. The 8 Best Curtains of 2023 for Every Room in Your Home 03 of 15 White Out The window treatments for French doors in this bedroom need to accommodate the opening onto a deck. A single rod hangs across the opening of both doors, so draperies don't impede door usage, and the panels are wide enough to sufficiently cover them when closed. Because of the beachfront location, it's a good idea to choose a heavy fabric (or line the treatments) to block early-morning light. 04 of 15 Contrasting Coverage With French doors and many windows, this sunroom showcases neat louver blinds that close easily or pull up and down for light preference. The stained wood finish adds visual interest in contrast to the off-white walls and grooved wood ceiling. How to Pick the Right Style of Drapes for Your Windows 05 of 15 Connected Dots Unifying windows and French doors, the same pale blue dotted fabric is used for all the window treatments. On windows, drapery panels hang from rings. But because of the heavy molding above the door, there's no good place to hang a rod. The solution? Roman shades. 06 of 15 Elegant Impact With high ceilings and elegant molding, this bedroom called for equally dramatic window treatments. Draperies topped with box pleat valances trim individual windows and the bay. The designer repeated the soft fabrics used on bed linens for consistency and to maintain a soothing palette. A valance-drapery combination adds impact, and valances are also ideal for covering working parts. 07 of 15 Extra Embellishment Crisp Roman shades are window treatments for French doors in this sunny nook. To add a little flair to plain white fabric, a ribbon of blue trim runs down each side, tying the window treatment with the chair upholstery. Grosgrain ribbon applied with a hot-glue gun is an easy alternative to sewing for do-it-yourselfers. A Complete Guide to Upholstery Basics for Easy DIY Projects 08 of 15 Wide Open French doors open to an outdoor space in this living area, expanding the entertaining area for guests or parties. To keep the flow between spaces open, the rod extends beyond the door frame, offering a place for drapes to rest against the wall and out of the way. For a more intimate setting, draperies visually close the space at the room's outside wall. 09 of 15 Smart Repetition The same floral print repeats in the tufted headboard, bed skirt, and draperies, bringing a unified look to this comfy bedroom. Using the same design treatment, the windows and French doors showcase rods hung at ceiling height and panels that extend to the floor. On both windows and doors, the rod extends past the trim molding, so draperies can be pulled to the side, allowing for natural light and easy access. 10 of 15 Industrial Edge Custom-width French doors crafted from steel lend an industrial style to this transitional living room. Playing off the dark frame, a steel rod anchored in the ceiling runs along the expanse of the doors. Dark brown draperies mesh with the metal finish. 11 of 15 Doubled Up Dark-stained French doors and blue draperies harmonize with the colors in this brown-and-blue living area. With their paneled grids, the doors pick up on the bold graphic pattern on armchairs. The blue drapery color is repeated in a paint treatment on the inside of the bookshelves. Because of the wide space between doors, the designer treated each unit individually, installing a single rod above each door. How to Hang Curtains Correctly the First Time 12 of 15 Traditional Leanings Two pairs of French doors with transoms flood this living area with light. Playing to the scale of the room, the designer used rods with a large span and hung draperies above the transoms for maximum effect. For added detail, tassels hang from the top of the rods, and a band of color adds interest to the bottom. 13 of 15 Linear Design Architectural details and draperies work as a singular visual unit in this cottage bedroom. Draperies play off the ceiling beams, continuing the linear design, and fabric repeats the ceiling paint color. Crisp pleats pull the lines of the weighty material downward in neat strokes. 22 Cottage Decorating Ideas with Cozy Character 14 of 15 Hidden Function Since the mechanics of draperies are never the prettiest part of window treatments, wide molding in this living room hides the track system for draperies that easily span the wall's width when closed. A Roman shade is affixed to the doors, adding a second layer of privacy when the drapes are open. Drapes vs. Curtains: How to Choose the Right Window Treatment for Your Room 15 of 15 Natural Inclination When a home has great architectural details, it's best to accentuate them rather than cover them with draperies. Playing off the cane headboard, rattan table, and straw hues, standard-size matchstick blinds fit the windows and doors. Simple in style and inexpensive, the blinds gain prominence when contrasted with heavy wood molding. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit