What are the Benefits of Sidelight Window Treatments?

Typically found on both sides of front doors, sidelight windows are narrow and vertical. They boost curb appeal, look elegant, and brighten entryways.

If you’re lucky enough to have sidelight windows, you already know that. But yours might let in too much light; the other downside is that people can peek in from your front porch. At Blind Ambition, our design experts help clients with those design challenges. We feature custom sidelight window treatments from Hunter Douglas and are familiar with their benefits.

The Benefits of Sidelight Window Treatments

There’s a long list of sidelight window treatment benefits:

• Privacy: While appealing, sidelight windows can leave your home vulnerable to nosy neighbors and delivery people. Custom sidelight window treatments guard your privacy without sacrificing natural light.
• Light Control: Too much light causes overheating and glare, especially in peak sunlight hours. Sidelight window treatments can provide the perfect amount of light management.
• Design Appeal: When professionally installed, the right sidelight window treatments can turn front doors into focal points or blend with your decor. You’ll choose from a wide range of styles with different functional features.
• Energy Efficiency: These window treatments can also improve energy efficiency. That’s important for front doors, where cold or hot air can seep in.
• Safety and Security: Uncovered windows can pose a risk, particularly in ground-level areas. Custom window treatments can deter unwanted attention and provide an extra layer of security.

Types of Sidelight Window Treatments

We can custom-order many Hunter Douglas styles for sidelight window treatments. These are three of our favorites:

Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds

Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds come in 70 colors, including eye-catching pearlescent hues. These sidelight window blinds are available in narrow widths, and their reflective surfaces help direct heat back into the room. That’s beneficial when the sun is bright, and it’s cold outside.

• Widths: 7 3/4 in. - 144 in.
• Heights: 6 in. - 126 in.

Duette® Cellular Shades

As the premier honeycomb shade on the market, Duette® Cellular Shades optimize light control and energy efficiency, trapping air to form an insulating barrier. They come in many colors, fabrics, and opacities, including light-filtering options. Order them in vertical orientations for your sidelight windows.

• Widths: Horiz. 4" - 174" | Vert. 12" - 336".
• Heights: Horiz. 6" - 144" | Vert. 24" - 120".
• Pleat Sizes: 3/8", 3/4" or 1-1/4".

NewStyle® Composite Shutters

Hunter Douglas offers genuine wood shutters, but its NewStyle® Composite Shutters are more practical for windows that experience excessive heat and humidity. Made from alternative wood materials, these finely crafted sidelight shutters resist the elements and look like the real thing.

• Widths: 7 in. - 288 in.
• Heights: 12 in. - 116 in.

For even more durability, consider Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters. Crafted from high-quality vinyl, they are perfect for high-traffic areas.

• Width: 7 in. - 289 in.
• Height: 8 7/8 in. - 120 in.

Transform Your Entryway with Custom Sidelight Window Treatments

Your preferred window treatment store near Flower Mound, TX, the Blind Ambition design team looks forward to helping you select custom sidelight blinds, shades, or shutters. Whether you select sidelight blinds, sidelight shutters, or sidelight shades, we’ll elevate your entryway to a new level. Contact us for a consultation in Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Lewisville, Denton, Plano, Dallas, North Dallas, or Highland Park, TX.