Faux Window Pane Look

This is a quick hack for creating a window pane on a sliding glass door (but it could honestly be done on any window - not just a glass door). This is not really a permanent solution, but works so well if you’re renting or wanting to update a space on a budget (this only cost me like $5).

I used black electrical tape to create this look in three super easy steps!

1. Measure where you want your lines. I used a washable marker to mark little lines on each end of the door where I wanted tape to be. ​

2. ​Line up the tape with your lines. Instead of drawing the lines all the way across the window I simply put small lines on each end of the door and started with one side and made sure the tape ended on the line on the other side of the door. So easy!

3. Finish both directions. I started horizontally and then added the two vertical lines at the end, but you could do it either way!

BEFORE

​AFTER

That’s literally all I did! Look at how much this quick little update changes the whole space. I realize the lines are not 100% perfect, but I didn’t want to put too much effort into this. However, since it is just tape, you can easily remove it and start again if perfection is your thing. 

Overall, I love how simple and easy this trick looks. Let me know if you have any questions!