Clearing the handle
Blinds for French doors need to account for a handle and lock partway up the door, which can rule out a standard roll direction or fit.
For French doors
Blinds for French doors that clear the handle
Blinds for French doors have to clear a handle, a lock and a door that swings rather than slides, which rules out some otherwise simple options. Plan the stack, the fit and the roll direction around the door's actual movement before you measure.
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What the door needs
What a French door window needs
A French door swings rather than slides, so the covering has to clear a handle and lock while still stacking away from the door's full arc of movement.
Room for the swing
The door opens into or out of the room, so stack position and fabric fullness need to stay clear of its full swing.
The right projection
A face fit usually sits above the architrave rather than inside a shallow recess, which changes the depth you need to plan for.
What to choose
Products that suit a French door
Compare a roller blind set to clear the handle with vanes that stack away from the swing, then consider curtains where a softer finish suits the room.
Roller Blinds
A front-roll finish sits the fabric further from the glass, which can help clear a handle or lock partway up a French door.
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Vertical Blinds
Individual vanes can be set to stack toward the side you actually open, keeping the door's swing clear without redesigning the whole window.
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S Fold Curtains
Curtains stack well clear of a swinging door when the track projection and stack-back are planned around the door's full movement.
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Practical tips for a French door opening
A French door swings rather than slides, so measure with the handle, lock and full arc of the door in mind, not just the glass.
Check the handle position
Note where the handle and lock sit on the door, since these can affect roll direction, fit and where the fabric should sit.
Choose front or standard roll
A front roll sits the fabric further from the glass, which can help it clear a handle or winder on the way down.
Plan for the door's swing
Check the space the door needs to open fully, and keep any stack or parked vanes clear of that path.
Confirm projection with face fit
A face fit usually sits above the architrave, so confirm the projection needed to clear the handle before you measure.
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Before you order
Measure first. Then build with confidence.
The measuring guide walks you through widths, drops and fit step by step. If a window has an obstruction or an odd shape, ask us before you order.
How to measureFitting it yourself
The installation guide shows the brackets, fixings and each step in order, so you know what the job involves before you start.
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Blinds for French Doors: your questions answered.
What are the best blinds for French doors?＋
Roller blinds set to a front roll, vertical blinds and curtains are commonly chosen as blinds for French doors, since each can be planned to clear the handle, lock and the door’s full swing.
Will a roller blind clear my door handle?＋
A front roll sits the fabric further from the glass than a standard roll, which can help it clear a handle or winder partway up the door on the way down, though this depends on the exact fitting position.
Do French doors need face fit or recess fit?＋
Either can work, but face fit usually sits above the architrave, giving more projection to clear a handle, while recess fit needs enough depth inside the opening to do the same job.
How much space do curtains need beside a French door?＋
Plan the track projection and stack-back around the door’s full swing, keeping the stacked curtain clear of the path the door needs to open and close each time it is used.
Can blinds for French doors be set to open with the door?＋
Yes, with vertical blinds. The stack direction can be chosen to match the side you open the door from, so the vanes park clear of the section you actually use most often.
Should I check the handle before I measure?＋
Yes. Note the handle and lock position on the door first, since it affects roll direction, fit and how much clearance the finished blind or curtain will need.
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Build a roller blind, vertical blind or curtain for your French doors online, checking fit and roll direction against your handle position before you order.
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