If you want to add a sense of individuality to your outdoor living space, you may want to add outdoor curtains and blinds. As well as being very on trend they can also provide much needed shade & privacy to your verandah or other outdoor spaces such as gazebos or pergolas.

First Things First

If you do not currently have any outdoor living space built onto your home it is certainly worth considering. It can create an extra room for relaxation or entertainment in your house without the cost of a full renovation, the shade it provides also helps keep your home cooler. According to the Australian Government, intelligent extensions can block up to 90% of the heat generated during the day, which can bring significant savings to your power bills.

Outdoor Curtains and Blinds: Styles to Consider

Everybody has different ideas about the styles that will suit their home. Here are some suggestions for outdoor curtains and blinds.

Look at Retro Outdoor Living Ideas

Retro and vintage styles are very in at the moment. You may like to match the soft furnishings and curtains & blinds in your outdoor living space to the era in which your property was built. If you're really brave you could even sport the look of the 60s and 70s, a bit of yellow sunshine prints with matching flowers in the garden could give your outdoor living space a cool vibe!

Tulle & Sheer Curtains for Beautiful Sunsets

The best thing about tulle curtains is that they are translucent and let a bit of sunlight through them. Just imagine basking in the evening sunlight as the sky turns crimson. Enjoying an evening with your loved ones will be particularly special in this setting.

Blend Nature and Outdoor Living

If you have spent a long time coming up with a great garden design, you don't want the curtains or blinds to clash with or distract from your colourful flowers & beautiful landscaping. Perhaps look for more natural fabrics such as linen or calico in neutral colours. You can even get outdoor furniture which goes along with this minimalist concept- bamboo furniture being a great option.

Day and Night Blinds for Versatility

Think of an open space during the day and an enclosed area when night falls. Day and night blinds bring you just that. They work by having 2 blinds attached to the window, a sunscreen for the daytime and a blackout blind for night time. They bring you enough privacy when you need it and an open space when you crave for one.