How to Cover a Window on a Patio Door

Attach window clings to the windows. Window clings are vinyl sheets or decals that come in various designs and attach by sticking to your patio windows. They are easily removable. For example, a stained-glass patterned window cling can give your room an elegant cathedral-like effect, or frosted decals can give your glass a Victorian aesthetic. They obscure your window while allowing light to shine through.

Attach mounting brackets to the wall above the window using screws and an electric drill. Then thread curtains onto a curtain rod and place the curtain rod on the mounting brackets. Curtains can be closed to obscure the window on the patio door entirely, or they can be left half-open to let in some light. Use sheer curtains for a light and airy effect, and use thicker drapes for a more textured appearance.

Attach the mounting brackets that come with horizontal blinds to the wall above the door and then snap the head rail of the horizontal blinds into the mounting brackets. Blinds can be drawn as necessary when you want unfettered light, but for the most part they can be opened and left down. Like curtains, they are ideal for sliding patio doors, as the motion of the door will not interfere with the motion of the blinds.

Cut pieces of fabric that match the measurements of the patio door’s window and soak the fabric in liquid starch. When the fabric is soaked, smooth it to the glass. The starch allows the fabric to stick to the window, creating an opaque covering for the glass. The fabric can be removed with water and replaced easily if you want to change out your look.