In the world of curtains, windows reign supreme, but many people may not know that there are quite a few options available in the way of curtains for your doors as well. There are a few common styles of doors that are found in your average home. There is, of course, the solid front door that is a standard panel of solid wood, but there are also French doors that have glass panels or slats in them, and big glass sliding doors that are commonly used as entrance ways to patios and the like. Each one of these doors have different needs as far as coverings are concerned, and there are likewise a few different styles of curtains that can be used.

For your solid doors, there is obviously no need to cover them. The door itself provides all the privacy and protection that is needed. There are, however, times when you like to have the door left open. For example, during those hot summer nights when the house gets stuffy, you want to be able to let as much breeze into your home as possible. One option is to have a screen door that will provide a barrier against insects and other intruders, but many people feel that this takes away from the look of your home. The alternative is to have a beaded door curtain installed on the outside of the door. We have discussed beaded curtains previously, and how they can be a tremendous addition to your door, giving a moderate barrier to pests while keeping the breeze flowing through the house. The most popular materials used for this style of curtain are wood and bamboo, and a popular style is curtains that create pictures or patterns, creating the illusion of a solid curtain. This style is great for kid’s rooms, as you can allow your children to pick a style that suits their individual personality. Beaded door curtains can easily be made as well, and make a great craft project for the kids to get involved in during school holidays.

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For doors with glass panels in them, such as French doors, a more solid curtain is usually used. One of the most popular styles of French door curtains is the sheer curtain. This style ties in well with the classic romantic style of the French door, and creates a soft cover to the hard lines of the wood underneath. In these cases, the curtain is attached to the actual door, usually by way of wire attached at the top and bottom of the frame. Quite often the curtains will be tied in the middle, creating an hourglass figure that allows a moderate amount of sunlight in.

And then there are the bigger, sliding glass doors. The most popular curtain to use on these doors is usually ones that work on the same principle as window curtains. They are usually a single panel of material, attached to a curtain rod, and opened by rings or eyelets running along the top of the material. Vertical blinds are the most popular style of covering for these types of doors, but some people do prefer the soft and classic look of a curtain.

People al over the world use door curtains, but they are most loved in Japan, where it not only functionality and aesthetics that come into play, but spirituality as well. The Japanese word for the door curtain is “Noren”, and many believe that a well placed door curtain can add prosperity and luck to your home. People that follow the ideas of feng shui will know that the doorway acts as an entrance way to both good and bad energies, and the right style of door curtain can help to funnel the good energy in, while keeping the bad at bay.