[header] How to decorate patio doors [title] Choose a lightweight transparent fabric for a softer effect. [step] Sheer fabrics filter the light that comes through, making sunlight less harsh in a room. Lightweight fabrics will allow more light than heavier fabrics but also do not provide a lot of privacy and hold heat in less efficiently. 
[substeps] Poly crepe de chine and chiffon are both good fabric options for sheer, lightweight curtains. [title] Go with a heavier fabric for your look and to increase privacy.