Forget Harsh Blinds - Here's A Fresh & Breezy Way To Cover Sliding Glass Doors Instead

Nobody wants their home to feel like the inside of a corporate office. Blinds, as practical as they may be, often result in a harsh and dated look reminiscent of these kinds of workplaces. Luckily, there are plenty of modern alternatives to outdated blinds, covering your windows and sliding glass doors with a much more visually appealing result. One popular option is to hang macramé curtains, with their signature boho chic aesthetic that makes for a much cozier home interior.

Macramé curtains are crafted out of cord, string, or rope that is knotted into geometric patterns with an earthy appeal and a textured finish. You can purchase macramé curtains in any length, width, and style, or try your hand at a DIY project to make your own for that extra handcrafted charm. Homeowners also find countless creative ways to incorporate macramé into their homes beyond curtains.

Crafting your own macramé curtain is relatively easy and affordable, but it can take some time, particularly if you're not used to DIYing your home decor. You won't need any special tools — just your hands and plenty of your material of choice, plus a rod to attach the curtain to and any beads and decorative elements you choose to add to the curtain. To get started, it's recommended to learn some basic macramé knots first: the lark's head or cow hitch knot, the square knot, and the double half-hitch or two half-hitches knot. There are beginner-friendly videos on YouTube to learn these in no time.

Once you're comfortable with these three knots, find a tutorial to craft the curtain itself. Try to aim for a simpler design if it's your first time working with macramé. For instance, you could make decorative macramé curtains with a simple Dollar Tree DIY. Don't limit yourself to cord or rope in its natural color; feel free to play with dyed string in any hue you're drawn to. Add wooden, metallic, or painted beads, or tie some string along the curtain for a personalized look.

The idea here is to craft a macramé curtain for your sliding glass doors, but you can hang your curtain anywhere you'd like. Why not use it as an alternative closet door to transform your space, keeping your wardrobe fresh and breezy?

If you're not handy with DIY projects or just don't have a lot of time on your hands to craft your own home decor, you can find macramé curtains online and in brick-and-mortar stores, including Walmart, with options ranging from under $20 to over $100. For something extra special, various Etsy sellers stock beautifully handmade macramé curtains in different colors and styles.

Sliding glass doors often require decent privacy, so you may want to either layer multiple curtains or supplement your macramé with other window coverings for added privacy. Consider combining your macramé curtain with a discreet privacy film or similar window treatment so you can ensure practicality without sacrificing that boho appeal. Alternatively, opt for other creative window coverings that aren't curtains or shades, many of which you can try your hand at DIYing.