The beauty of doors—especially if they’re primarily glass—is that they can provide wonderful views, as well as illuminate a room with natural light. But just like windows, they may not always provide as much privacy as you’d prefer.

Adding window treatments to doors is an easy way to enhance privacy and block daytime glare. Door window treatments also present another opportunity to infuse personality into a room, through color and texture. And they can do it all while complementing the shades, blinds, shutters or drapery in the same room.

Want to add window treatments to your doors? Check out the info below to help get you started.

Not only will adding window treatments to doors enhance a room’s aesthetics, you’ll also reap the following benefits:

Enhanced Privacy

Having window treatments on doors, particularly sliding-glass and French doors, lets you enjoy privacy when you want it and prevents neighbors and passersby from having a clear view into your home after sunset.

Adjustable Light Control

Adding window treatments gives you the flexibility of controlling the amount of daylight entering a room, which is helpful for averting harsh glare.

Extra Insulation

In winter and in cool climates, window treatments help prevent heat from escaping, keeping a room warmer. Simply open your window treatments during the day to let the sun in, then close them at night to add that insulating layer.

In summer or warm climates, keeping window treatments closed during the day prevents the sun’s rays from heating up a room, so it stays cooler.