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French Door Privacy: Ideas + Solutions

French doors offer big viewing areas. But they also leave some people wondering about privacy. You can add blinds for French doors or window treatments. But there are other things you can do for privacy. Discover easy French door privacy ideas to enjoy the benefits of French doors while preventing views into your home.

How to Add Privacy to French Doors

Often people add curtains or blinds to French doors for privacy. But there are many more privacy ideas. For example, the type of window glass you use can obscure outside views. When buying a French door, you can also choose a window tint for French doors.

French Door Privacy Glass Options

Decorative Glass

Decorative glass options are ideal for French doors in areas where you want to obscure outside views and still enjoy sunlight. Marvin Replacement offers six types of decorative glass and three types of window tints.

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Rain Glass
Glue Chip Glass
Narrow reed glass
Obscure Glass
Frost Glass
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Example of Marvin Replacement Gray Tint Decorative Glass
Sample of Marvin Replacement Green Tint Decorative Glass option.
Example of Marvin Replacement Bronze Tint Decorative Glass.
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French Door Privacy Ideas

There is no shortage of French door privacy ideas. You can get creative with your ideas to create French door privacy. You can also add privacy to your French doors with their design. Marvin Replacement features six decorative glass options to obscure views. We also offer three window glass tints as part of our patio door features and options. Tinted window glass can make views into your home tougher. The tint can also help with solar heat and glare.

Frosted Glass French Doors

French doors create indoor-outdoor living spaces. While you can enjoy outdoor views, you might not like outside views into your home. Frosted glass is a popular French door privacy option. Frosted glass allows sunlight to enter a space while keeping outside views out. Marvin Replacement has frost as a decorative glass option with French doors.

Window Tint for French Doors

French door window tints most often help to reduce the amount of heat that enters a room. They can also block views into your home. Tinted home windows will still bring refreshing sunlight, without putting a glare on your TV. Marvin Replacement has gray, green, and bronze window glass tints available.

FAQs

Can you use a French door as a bedroom door?

Yes, you can use a French door as a bedroom door. French doors that get used as bedroom doors are often interior French doors. Exterior bedroom French doors can transform the space. Bedroom French doors can open to patios, gardens, decks, and balconies. The natural light French doors bring can make you feel refreshed in the morning. A two-, or three-panel French door can capture serene views to help you relax as you prepare for bed.

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