Whether its rolling pastoral hills or the morning mist rising off a quiet mountain lake, the country is full of stunning views, so its no wonder we love our sliding glass doors. Not only do they let in all the light and views, but theyre also a great way to incorporate a natural indoor/outdoor flow into any home. But, knowing how to style them so they arent so sterileand you can have privacy when neededcan be difficult! Have no fear, were here to help. Weve combed through our archives and checked in with our favorite designers to see how theyre finishing their sliding glass doors. From breezy curtains to layers of window treatments, below are ideas here for every budget and style. So, whether your sliding glass door leads out to your screened-in porch or the wide-open backyard, we promise youll find something to inspire your next room makeover project. Ready To Get Hanging? Check Out These Stories To Help Round Out Your Window Treatment Ideas:1Pick an Unexpected Color Combination Diana Paulson for Country LivingWhile the best decorating advice usually calls for curtains to coordinate with other fabrics in the room, you can also bravely choose to throw that advice directly out the window and still get a chic result. Take this airy cabin living room, for example. It successfully pairs oversize olive curtains with rusty reds, blues, and yellows, proving that unexpected colors can be brought in with success. RELATED: These Lake House Decorating Ideas Will Give You That Laid-Back Look2Choose Contrast HardwareRoger Davies for Country LivingIn a breezy living room, such as this beachy California bungalow, deeply saturated black iron hardware offers a pleasing pop against the simple palette. RELATED: Could There Be Any More Charm In This California Beach Cottage?Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Keep It BreezyAlec Hemer for Country LivingCurtains dont have to take up a lot of visual weight. In fact, when theyre blocking a beautiful ocean view such as this, its better if theyre simple. Here, classic white curtains with tab ties keep things feeling clean-yet-coastal. RELATED: These Beach House Decorating Ideas Will Make Waves In Any Room4Let The Light InDavid TsaySometimes, you really don't need a window treatment! We promise this isn't an easy out but practical decorating advice that most design-minded homeowners could easily overlook. If your furniture has plenty of pattern and color and your view outside is as stunning as this California winery, then you should keep your sliding glass door free of any visual infringement. Just embrace the au naturel look!RELATED: These Are The Best Designer-Approved White Paint ColorsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Go for Gauzy INGRID WEIRThe more see-through the curtains, the better. In this she-shed-turned-guest-house, a barely-there curtain lets in loads of light. Stick to sheers when you want to prioritize both privacy and the view. RELATED: Turn Your Guest Bedroom Into The Coziest Room In The House With These Expert Tips 6Hide The HardwareBrian Woodcock for Country LivingA well placed piece of trim can hide curtain hardware with ease. In this dreamy bedroom, an under-mounted pair of breezy white curtains keeps the visual clutter to a minimum while handsome leather furniture sets a more rustic tone. RELATED: Heres How To Clean Any Kind of Leather Like a ProAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Pick Pretty WoodMax Kim-Bee for Country LivingIf you are torn about putting up curtains, start with beautiful wood sliding doors, like these barn-door style doors on a lake houses back patio, designed by Thom Filicia. You may even decide you never want curtains! RELATED: Tour More of This Dreamy Lake House Designed by Thom Filicia8Pick Complementary ColorsBrie Williams for Country LivingIf the room youre decorating has a strong visual point of view, sometimes its best not to disrupt that flow. In this North Carolina cabin, neutral tones and warm touches set a welcoming tone, which is extended to the double-height glass windows and doors. Paired with neutrally patterned curtains, the view to the stunning mountain valley below takes precedent without losing out on style. RELATED: See More of This Rustic Mountain Cabin That is Filled With an Eclectic Mix of AntiquesAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Try Out a Top FlourishHouse Beautiful/Rachel WhitingCurtains with a flop-over valance top such as pictured here add a cottage whimsy to even the starkest of living rooms. Their soft silhouettes ease the transition from outdoors to in, while acting as the perfect foil to more modern furniture. RELATED: Heres Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Cottagecore10Keep It Simple with SolidsDiana Paulson for Country LivingIn a space already full of pattern, keep your curtains simple. In this colorful lake house bedroom, bold solid red curtains liven up the white walls without distracting from the beautiful view.RELATED: Heres Why Designers Love the Add a Touch of Red TheoryAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Lean Into LinenBrie Williams for Country LivingLinen is the optimal material for curtains, in this Senior Homes Editors humble opinion. Not only does the natural texture add nice dimension, but it also lets light through without reducing privacy, something that is at a premium in this party barn, owned by country music star Thomas Rhett. RELATED: See More of Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhetts Party Barn!12Turn up the TrimBrian Woodcock for Country LivingIf youre going light and breezy on your curtain panels, paint your window and door casement something striking. Here, a moody dark brown was chosen to pop against creamy curtains. RELATED: See How a Tennessee Couple Transformed a Rickety Hayloft Into This Airy Modern HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Try Subtle Ticking StripesRachel WhitingTicking stripes have long been a country staple thanks to their prim-yet-humble disposition which allows them to work in almost every space. In this breezy oceanside bedroom, their subtle pattern adds breezy, country flair. 14Hang Above the FrameVictoria Pearson for Country LivingTo keep your curtains from getting hung up in the door, place your curtain rod at least six inches above the door frame. In fact, many designers even recommend going all the way to the ceiling. Using a rounded, wrap-around style of rod will set the curtain away from your door slightly and make opening and closing easier. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Trim Your Curtain PanelsRachel WhitingIn this coastal living room, a striped sofa sets a quiet patterned tone that is mimicked on the trim of the sliding glass doors curtain trim, as well as on the Roman shade! Pairing patterns across furniture and accessories is a quick way to elevate a rooms design. RELATED: These Are The Best Color Palettes for Beach Homes, According To Designers16Make it Pop With Pattern and PaintDavid HillegasFor a coordinated look, pick a paint color for your trim that is a close match to the curtain fabric of your choice. You can even bring your fabric to the paint store and ask them to make a custom matching shade. In this sitting area designed by Heather Chadduck Hillegas, sky blue paint paired with colorful curtains brings the dreamy space together.RELATED: These Are The 100 Best Paint Colors of All TimeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below17Continue a Color PaletteEric PiaseckiThe easiest way to blend curtains into their surroundings is to match them to the paint color (or pick a matching fabric-wallpaper duo). In this cozy snug accented by floor-to-ceiling glass, the designer Barbara Westbrook chose a pretty beige set of curtains to match the subdued color on the wood walls. RELATED: These Are Our Favorite Living Room Paint Colors of All Time18Liven It Up with LayersRead McKendreeNothing adds a designed feel to a room like layers. To get the look, start with woven wood shades like shown here. Then pair them with patterned curtains like designer Katie Rosenfeld did and youll have a perfectly put together living room in no-time. Tip: These woven shades can be custom made via Amazon (of all places!) for a relatively low cost. Get the Look:Woven Wood Shades: Windows and Gardens Cordless Woven Wood Roman Shades on Amazon Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Try Casual Tiebacks Nassima RothackerTiebacks are the easiest way to give your curtains dimension. In this mudroom, the tieback is crafted from the same fabric as the panel for a more harmonious look. You can also buy premade ties at most major home decor stores. RELATED: This Is The Secret to a Well-Designed and Functional Mudroom, According to Designers20Pretty It Up With PlaidAdam Albright for Country LivingWe love maximalism here at Country Living, and there exists no clearer example of just how much style a powerful pattern can lend to a space than this Wisconsin living room. Here, multicolored swaths of plaid fabric were sewn together to craft these one-of-a-kind window treatments that are hung in panels at the ends and in the middle along the glassed wall.RELATED: Tour More of This Wisconsin Cabin That Feels Like Happy HourAnna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isnt working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!