How to Choose Window Treatments For a Patio Door
You can use blinds both vertical and horizontal, however, if you have quite a bit of traffic, the blinds may not hold up to the abuse as well as curtains that can be washed. If you have children, the blinds are certainly not a great idea if the children are always in and out of the backyard.
Curtains may be the best answer, especially if you happen to install remote control curtains. The main reason this is true is that you can purchase curtains made from washable fabric to keep the curtains clean and with the remote, it will save the curtains from being handled all the time for opening and closing.
If you have younger children that enjoying playing in the backyard, the best window treatment will be curtains that can be drawn open completely and then tied to the side. Now, you can keep an eye on your kids while they are outdoors playing instead of jumping up every few minutes to peek out the door since blinds cannot be opened wide enough for you to see the entire backyard.
You can choose from many different styles and colors that will actually enhance the beauty of the room and even bring your entire theme together. The added touch of a remote control system will be just the right addition to provide you with an elegant or even contemporary style according to the curtains or drapes you choose and of course, you will want to purchase ones that are easy to care for such as cotton, polyester, or linen.