Are You Wondering What Patio Blinds Are?

April 5, 2021

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Residential

What are Patio Blinds and Why Do You Need Them?

Whether you’re designing an outdoor space to relax with family or entertain a large group, creating a versatile space that can be enjoyed day, night and all year round provides the ultimate, usable space. Patio blinds are a shade system that help create a year-round comfortable living area and still retain your view.

Why Patio Blinds?

Depending on the position of your home, there might be times when the patio is affected by strong sun. Outdoor Blinds provide shade and UV protection from the sun. As well as protecting your skin from damage, reducing sunlight also helps control temperature in your space.

In New Zealand strong sun can easily give way to rain and storms; Outdoor Blinds will still allow you to enjoy being outside but protect you from the rain. They can also have an additional layer of protection with water-resistant materials.

Blinds can provide additional privacy; particularly useful if your space is overlooked by a neighbouring property. You can choose darker blinds to improve privacy while still enjoying your outdoor area.

Blinds also provide flexibility to your space; they can be opened and closed as needed to ensure the comfort of your patio area.

Additionally, Outdoor Blinds can protect your furniture, floors, carpets and soft furnishings from costly UV damage. Long exposure from the sun will fade and degrade any surface, with furnishings and artwork particularly susceptible – so it makes sense to help keep the glare from the sun to a minimum in your home.  

Stylish options

Not only are outdoor shades highly functional, but they can also be used to improve the style of your garden. You can select from varietyof fabrics from thicker fabrics or mesh products that diffuse the light while still providing UV protection – and a great range colours to coordinate with the other features on your home to create an ultra-stylish solution.

Where to Install Outdoor Blinds

Where are the areas on your property that can benefit from outdoor blinds? Blinds are commonly used for patios but also for outdoor dining areas, gazebos, or pavilions – there are plenty of options!

These blinds also work really well on porches, outdoor sitting rooms, and balconies –and can also be used as window coverings outside too. Anywhere you are impacted by our changeable elements, outdoor blinds can transform the space into a much more enjoyable area and expand your living space.

So if you’d like to enhance your home with PatioBlinds or want to find out if your space is right for outdoor blinds, contact one of your local design and installation experts for a free consultation and quote.

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