wide windows, defined
Wide windows and sliding glass doors have come a long way. In fact, today a window isn't considered wide until its width surpasses 60 inches.
The options for how you use or outfit those wide windows has also grown. After all, these windows and doors are often the focal point of a room. Wide windows open your home to sweeping, scenic views and generous amounts of daylight. And the popularity of open concept floor plans makes finding a way to work them into your décor more important than ever.
3 reasons to take another look at wide windows
whole home coordination
With more matching colorways across categories than ever before, coordinating a beautiful, modern look is easier than ever with Bali. From vertical and horizontal blinds to solar, roller and pleated shades, the possibilities are nearly endless.
innovative applications
With an increased adoption of shared spaces, multifunctional rooms, and home offices, wide window treatments have taken on a new and unexpected purpose. Used as room dividers, soft door treatments and other indoor privacy applications, these treatments have found a modern resurgence.
beyond vertical blinds
Vertical blinds are an excellent choice for patio doors, but they aren’t your only choice any more. Cellular shades and VertiCell™ vertical cellular shades are outstanding options to cover wide spans while insulating against temperature and sound intrusion. Learn more about these categories below.
wide window solutions
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Traditional shutters are a sophisticated solution for any window. Bali Bypass Shutters offer a durable, unique way to incorporate this timeless look onto sliding glass doors. Choose the warmth and craftsmanship of 100% North American hardwood or the modern engineering of humidity-resistant, composite shutters—ideal for bathrooms and kitchens.
- Maximum Width: 295" (depending on wood vs. composite, standard vs. sliding glass door)
- Available Materials: Wood, Composite
- Coordinates With: Wood Blinds, Composite Blinds
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Sliding panels offer a clean, fresh take on vertical treatments with sleek, smooth-functioning panels. Made from the same fabrics as our four most popular horizontal shades, Bali Sliding Panels have been reimagined as a contemporary way to coordinate and design your open concept space.
- Maximum Width: 192" for single stack (332" with spliced headrail)
- Available Materials: Roller, Solar, Soft, Natural
- Coordinates With: Roller Shades, Solar Shades, Classic Roman Shades, Natural Shades
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Already a modern classic on standard sized windows, solar and roller shades for wide windows and patio doors is quickly growing in popularity. With the widest variety of colors, lift, and light control options, solar and roller shades offer easy, whole room coordination. What’s more, solar shades can help control the extra amount of UV rays and heat that can come in through a large, sliding glass door.
- Maximum Width: 144"
- Coordinates With: Sliding Panels
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Vertical blinds are available in a variety of high-quality styles, versatile colors, and durable materials for a surprisingly current approach to any space. Vanes stay straight and even, thanks to patented headrails, while flexible stack options, specialty shapes, and easy, glide-open functionality make this décor staple a reliable classic.
- Maximum Width: 192"
- Available Materials: Fabric, Vinyl, Sheer-Covered Vinyl
- Coordinates With: Roller Shades and Pleated Shades
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Bali VertiCell Cellular Shades offer the superior energy savings of cellular shades, just in a vertical, wide-window format. Experience the best insulation available for your sliding glass door, with reduced heat transfer of up to 64%*, while marveling at how well these shades block the sun’s heat in summer and keep heated air from escaping in winter.
* Based on product testing by Architectural Testing Incorporated.
- Maximum Width: 144"
- Coordinates With: Cellular Shades