What are Sidelight Window Treatments?

Sidelights are narrow, vertical windows that flank a door and are often seen around a home’s front door. Despite their smaller size, you can absolutely use window coverings on sidelights.

At Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design, we offer many sidelight window treatment options for your door windows from leading window treatment brand Hunter Douglas, and we can help you choose the perfect sidelight window treatment or door covering for you.

Benefits of Sidelight Window Coverings

• Sidelights allow more sunlight into your entryway, reducing your need for artificial light and making your entryway appear more prominent.
• Placing sidelights next to a door makes it appear more expansive and elegant and enhances your home’s curb appeal.
• Sidelights let you peek outside without opening your front door, which is beneficial if you have curious pets or kids.

Coordinating Sidelight and Door Coverings

If your front door has a window, you can create a cohesive look by matching its window treatment to the one on the sidelights. We recommend one of the following:

Duette® Cellular Shades provide exceptional insulation that can help reduce energy costs. Their unique interior cellular construction traps air, preventing it from entering the home. We recommend the smaller ¾” cell width for the size of your sidelights and front doors, but ⅜” and 1 ¼” cell sizes are also available. The Duolite® feature, which places an opaque liner behind a more opaque or sheer front shade, are excellent upgrade options for cellular shades on doors.

Consider using Silhouette® Sheer Shades on the sidelights and door to give your entryway a more filtered light and softer aesthetic. They protect from damaging UV rays and are available in over 150 color and material combinations. The 2” vanes are ideal for sidelights and windows on front doors. To enjoy the best view, we suggest the ClearView® sheers option with a specialized rear panel to offer an unencumbered view.

Modern and contemporary décor enthusiasts will love the look of Modern Precious Metals Mini® Blinds. Lightweight and durable, aluminum blinds are fantastic for busy areas like entryways. Choose from over 70 colors and exciting finishes, like matte and metallic, and three slat widths, including ultra-slim ½”. Metal blinds resist dust, dents, and fingerprints, so you entryway will look fantastic with minimal effort. Add decorative tape to your Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds for an unexpected pop of color.

Other Sidelight Covering Options

Luminette® Sheer Panels are a vertical sheer shade. They have the appearance of delicate and lightweight sheer drapes, which makes them an excellent choice for covering narrow sidelights. They gently filter natural light, diffusing it into a warm glow across your entryway. The vanes tilt 180° degrees to adjust the amount of sunlight entering your home. The 3 ½” vanes suit every decor, and fabric selections from the exclusive Alustra Collection® give your Luminette® Sheer Panels an upscale appearance. Luminette® Sheer Panels are also an excellent option for vertical applications, like sliding glass doors.

Shutters are another fantastic option for sidelights. Their adjustable louvers give you the perfect combination of light and privacy. With three slat widths to choose from, you can easily coordinate the shutters in your entryway with others throughout your home. Interior shutters from Hunter Douglas are available in three materials:

• Heritance® Wood Shutters use responsibly sourced hardwood and feature Truemill® dovetail construction, which locks components together without glue or dowels. Wood shutters are available in several stain and paint finishes, including custom options.
• NewStyle® Composite Shutters are the ultimate union of natural and synthetic materials. They have the appearance of hardwood and the moisture resistance and durability of manufactured products. Plus, they’re made with the same Truemill® dovetail construction as our 100% hardwood option.
• Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are waterproof and heat resistant, so they’ll never warp, fade, or crack as the temperature in your entryway changes. Hunter Douglas vinyl shutters are available in three subtle, neutral colors that complement every aesthetic.

Shop Sidelight Window Treatments at Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design

Elevate the look of your entryway by adding sidelight window treatments from Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design. Our team of skilled designers and certified installers make the process nearly effortless. We also offer interior design consultations to help you create a cohesive appearance across your home.

Please take a look at our promotions page to learn more about significant savings on select Hunter Douglas products!

You can shop our collection of window treatments in person at 2151 York Road, Ste A, in Lutherville, or request a complimentary consultation online. Alexander Blank Fabrics & Design proudly serves Lutherville-Timonium and the greater Baltimore Metro area.