The Classic Curtain Alternative That Makes A Perfect Front Door Window Treatment

Window treatments go above and beyond their decorative purposes in a home. Not only do they elevate a room's aesthetic, but they offer much-needed privacy and even help regulate light flow and temperature in your home. Though you may love the idea of a front door window funneling natural light into your entryway, it's equally important to shield the inside of your home from street view as well. But while there's no lack of budget-friendly window treatment options that look high-end for the windows around your home, finding one for a front door window is a trickier matter. Instead of opting for the classic curtain solution, Roman shades are an appealing alternative for numerous reasons.

Available in varying widths, sizes, and materials, you can find Roman shades that can fit any window mounted on your doorway, whether it's a standard-size opening, an irregularly shaped one, or even lengthy French door windows. Elegant and discreet, they fit the criteria of an aesthetic and functional front door window treatment. As a plus, they're easily available in any home improvement store at a range of price points. And if you're feeling crafty, you can even make your own Roman shades — in two different ways, no less.

Though one could argue that drapery could work as a front door window covering, the presence of curtains hinders movement and flow, especially for a front door. Constantly pulling a curtain back and forth over your front door simply isn't practical for such a high-traffic area. Front doors with mounted windows get a lot of action — they're constantly being opened and closed, making them prone to dirt, fingerprints, and smudges. Roman shades can be fitted over the window itself, forgoing any hindrances to your front door's functionality.

Roman shades also offer a lot of leeway in terms of aesthetic options and value. You're spoiled for choice in the textural options Roman shades can offer, whether you're partial to sheer materials, natural cotton or linen, or heavier fabrics like velvet or corduroy. Style them to fall or fold flat for a neat and minimalist look, or bunch the sides up with a tie to create a loose and relaxed shape. If the look of your store-bought shades just isn't cutting it for you, you can glam up those Roman shades with an easy upgrade using budget-friendly materials.

Does your front door have an accompanying sidelight window? These long, narrow openings add more light and design to your front door, but their awkward sizes can be challenging to cover up. With customizable options, Roman shades can be the perfect window treatment solution for these types of windows as well.