Farewell Traditional Window Treatments For Entry Door Sidelights In Austin, TX!

The entry door is a key design element of your Austin home - and one that guests take note of when they walk up to ring the bell. The glass sidelights on either side contribute to the elegance of the door. But, they lessen your home’s privacy. This is where window coverings are a perfect choice for the entry door’s sidelights.

 

Many Austin residents went with outdated window treatments for sidelights, such as blinds and shades. But they may not have realized there’s a more fashionable choice: entry door sidelight shutters.

 

Blinds, shades, and other old fashioned window treatments could be the first window coverings that come to mind when it comes to sidelights. You can find them in home improvement stores in sizes that may not be an exact fit for your entry door sidelights. And you’re familiar with how to install them and operate them.

 

Remember that shades and blinds for sidelights have some issues you should consider before going shopping for them. First, they’re likely to sway every time the door is open or shut, when the wind rattles the slats against the glass. This creates unwanted noise. One solution is to tie them down at the bottom. But this would possibly change the look and may not reduce the noise. Second, blinds and shades provide privacy but aren’t suited for temperature control. The thin material does little to block the hot or cold outdoor conditions. And third, shades and blinds don’t have the custom look that wows a guest as they come through the main door. Plantation shutters do.

 

 

Plantation shutters are the contemporary window treatment you’ve been shopping for in Austin. Made from hardwood or wood substitute, shutters for entry door sidelights are installed on the door frame while letting the louvers move freely. This way, using the front door does not result in any noise.

 

When the louvers are closed all the way, plantation shutters give you ultimate privacy and temperature control. Simply adjust the louvers with a tilt rod to see more of the view and the light. And with Polywood® plantation shutters, the louvers insulate against 30° of temperature and reduce airflow by up to 45%.

 

The charm of plantation shutters for sidelights isn’t limited to energy savings. With a collection of louver sizes, frame styles, wood stains, and a paint matching program, you finally get the modernized look you’ve been looking for. Our experts guide you in selecting custom window shutters for your entry sidelights. And we’ll install them to fit your sidelights flawlessly.

 

Ready to say goodbye to old fashioned window treatments and say hello to shutters for entry door sidelights? And if you are interested in the same style of shutters for your patio door or French doors, we offer those as well. Call 512-549-6077 or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home design consultation today!