Cool Down This Summer with Patio Door Window Treatments
Summer in Minnesota brings long days and plenty of sunshine, but it also means your home can heat up fast, especially if you have large patio doors. The right window treatments make a world of difference, helping you keep cool while adding style and comfort to your space. Today, the team at Viking Blinds is excited to share some of our favorite window treatments for patio doors.
Why Patio Door Window Treatments Matter
Patio doors are a gateway to your backyard, deck, or patio. They let in light and open up your living space. However, all these sliding glass doors can turn your home into a greenhouse if you don’t have the right coverings. Window treatments for patio doors do more than just block the sun—they help control temperature, protect your floors and furniture from UV rays, and create a finished look in any room.
Top Hunter Douglas Window Treatments for Patio Doors
Duette® Cellular Shades
If energy efficiency is your top concern, Duette® Cellular Shades are a smart choice. By trapping air, their special honeycomb (cellular) construction forms an insulating layer that keeps your house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. To fit your style, a variety of materials, colors, and opacities are available. In Minnesota's unpredictable environment, these shades work particularly well, lowering your energy expenses all year long.
Luminette® Sheer Panels
Luminette® Sheer Panels combine the elegance of drapery with the functionality of vertical blinds. Sheer fabric panels diffuse sunlight, softening harsh rays while still letting light filter in. Adjustable vanes give you control over privacy and glare, so you can enjoy your view without overheating your living room. Luminette® Sheer Panels work beautifully in open-concept spaces and add a touch of sophistication to any décor.
Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds
For a modern, streamlined look, consider Skyline® Panel-Track Blinds. When open, these broad cloth panels stack tightly and glide smoothly over a rail. They provide striking elegance and superior coverage, making them perfect for wide patio doors or vast windows. It is simple to match with your furniture or add a splash of color with the hundreds of fabrics and finishes available.
Shutters
Shutters, like the Heritance® Hardwood Shutters or Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Shutters from Hunter Douglas, offer timeless style and lasting durability. They’re easy to clean and can be custom-fit for patio doors. Shutters add architectural interest and provide excellent control over light and airflow—just tilt the louvers to let in a breeze or close them tight to block the midday sun.
Find Patio Door Window Treatments Near St. Louis Park, MN
Ready to cool down your home and refresh your space? Visit Viking Blinds in St. Louis Park, Burnsville, Woodbury, or Maple Grove to explore Hunter Douglas patio door window treatments. Our team will help you choose the perfect style, measure your doors, and handle installation—so you can enjoy a cooler, more beautiful home all summer long.
At Viking Blinds, with locations in St. Louis Park, Burnsville, Woodbury, and Maple Grove, we offer Hunter Douglas solutions designed for both beauty and performance.
Let the Viking Blinds team help you rejuvenate your interior with new shades and blinds. We are the area’s leading Hunter Douglas dealer and your local resource for window treatments from Citi Interiors. Visit one of our four convenient showroom locations or contact us to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation. Viking Blinds is happy to serve St. Louis Park, Burnsville, Woodbury, and Maple Grove, MN.
