If you have sidelites next to your entry door, please do not leave them untreated. They are windows, too! In fact, having no window covering for them at all can be a little awkward. Uncovered, you are inviting people you know and trust to become voyeurs. Admit it, you have been one yourself, at some point. Meaning, we have all definitely been standing on a friend’s porch holding a tray of sweets to share at a gathering and turned into an insta-creeper: straining to look into their foyer to see who has already arrived, how the hosts have decorated, how everyone else is dressed… Further, that door-to-door salesperson you would prefer to avoid will eventually see that you are, in fact, at home. And, worst of all, when you run to the bathroom in the middle of the night… uncovered sidelites could mean the neighbors see a pantsless blur—you—making a mad dash for the loo.
Real quick, for those of you who currently have zero idea what a sidelite is, let me help bring you into the conversation:
Sidelite window: Stationary glass units that are installed alongside a door or window unit. The sidelite, in most cases, is non-operable and is used as an architectural or decorative feature, or as a means of providing additional illumination within the foyer or entry hall.
Now, if your windows coverings in Media, PA home does include sidleites—or, you are planning to have them installed—check out these great ideas by the pros at Blinds & Drapery Showroom!
- Blinds
Blinds. You can have customized blinds outfitted to your sidelites to control when and who sees into your entryway. They are, of course, a bit pricier than a cling-on window film (people do opt for these, though we don’t recommend them…), but are long-lasting and luxurious. - Curtains
Blinds & Drapery Showroom can custom-make anything you find on Pinterest and fall in love with. The best part about curtains? You can peak around them at the person on the porch relatively undetected! - Frosted glass
Sidelites are mainly used to add natural light to an entryway—not everyone intends to use them as transparent windows. If this rings true for you, give the pros a call and start pricing out options with obscured glass! - Cellular shades
AKA honeycomb shades. These are great at allowing light in, without revealing your entryway to the outside world. Plus, they have top down/bottom up pull options that make for a beautiful accent to your entry door, as well as an easy operation for added light control and visibility.
Whichever best suits your taste, the professionals here at Blinds & Drapery Showroom can help improve the privacy and the aesthetics of your entryway! Remember, sidelite windows without treatments are awkward. People can see you and you, unfortunately, can’t maintain an appropriate level of privacy. With Blinds & Drapery Showroom window and sidelite treatments, you can hide your mess and make however many pants-less trips to the bathroom you want!