So Long Traditional Window Treatments For Entry Door Sidelights In Chicago, IL!

Your front door is one of the first things a guest notices about your Chicago house when they land on the doormat. Glass sidelights enhance the beauty of the entry door. However, they reduce your overall privacy. Say hello to window shutters. These window treatments are the ideal solution for the entry door’s sidelights.

 

Many Chicago homeowners have opted for classic window treatments for sidelights, such as shades and blinds. But there’s a more stylish option: entry door sidelight shutters.

 

Shades and blinds might be the first window coverings that come to mind when you consider sidelights. You can find them in hardware stores in sizes close to those of your entry door sidelights. And youhave a grasp on how to set them up and use them.

 

However sidelight blinds and shades have some considerations to keep in mind before buying them. First, they are known to sway any time the door is open or shut, when the wind bangs the slats against the glass. This leads to annoying noise. One solution is to tie them down at the bottom. But this might change the appearance and do little to reduce the noise. Second, blinds and shades give you privacy but aren’t suited for temperature control. The fragile material fails to insulate against the outside temperature - hot or cold. And third, shades and blinds don’t have the personalized touch that wows a guest as they enter through the front door. Plantation shutters do.

 

 

Plantation shutters are the modern window treatment you’ve been searching for in Chicago. Constructed from basswood or wood substitute, shutters for entry door sidelights are fixed to the frame of the door while giving the louvers enough room to tilt. Now opening and shutting the main door does not create any noise.

 

Tilt the louvers closed, and plantation shutters give you ultimate privacy and control over temperature. Simply adjust the louvers using a tilt rod to see more of the scenery and the sunshine. And with Polywood® plantation shutters, the louvers deflect 30° of temperature and lessen airflow by up to 45%.

 

The charm of plantation shutters for sidelights isn’t limited to energy savings. With a variety of wood stains, louver sizes, frame styles, and a paint matching program, you are finally able to enjoy the modern style you’ve been looking for. Our specialists guide you in deciding on custom window shutters for your entry sidelights. And we’ll mount them to fit your sidelights flawlessly.

 

Ready to get rid of you old fashioned window treatments and say hello to shutters for entry door sidelights? And if you are looking for the same type of shutters for your patio door or French doors, we offer those also. Call 847-250-6544 or fill out the form below to schedule your free in-home design consultation today!