The desire for a private, comfortable, and beautiful backyard living space often leads home owners to make expensive decisions. Adding on a sun room or even a screened-in porch requires contractors, building permits, large and noisy machinery, and a lengthy wait for the finished product. Luckily, a reasonable and affordable solution exists, especially if your home already has the advantage of a covered patio or deck, or if a pergola or gazebo already serve as a focal point in your backyard. The practical and simple solution is to install outdoor curtains or drapes.
Curtains and drapes are a sometimes overlooked, yet perfect option that can quickly and easily provide privacy for very little money. Enjoying afternoons reading an exciting novel or spending time with your family can be a challenge if you feel that your backyard activities are constantly on display. Homes that sit close to each other, and homes whose backyards are adjacent to commercial properties, can benefit from the privacy that exterior curtains and drapes provide.
In addition to providing significant privacy, curtains add an appeasing and inviting effect to the harder surfaces of a wooden deck, pergola, or stone patio. The alluring drape of fabric brings a serene indoor feel to the outside space and makes the backyard living area so much more inviting. Curtains offer flexibility, too, in their appearance. Whether you prefer fabric that hangs fully or that is tied back with a fancy tassel, you have the capability to transform the look of your backyard room simply by changing the look of the curtains.
When selecting curtains or drapes for an outdoor living space, fabric quality is the most important feature to consider. Indoor fabric would not be suitable in an exterior space because indoor fabrics tend to fade and certainly would not stand up to harsh weather conditions. Outdoor fabrics, on the other hand, are manufactured purposely to be fade resistant and water resistant. Superior made materials, such as those made by Sunbrella, block up to 98% of the sun's harmful UV rays, are breathable, and resist mildew and stains. Similarly to indoor drapes, those made for exterior spaces come in an array of styles and colors, including tab top, grommet, and rod pocket.
For a fraction of what it would cost to construct a new exterior living area, you can hang good looking and durable outdoor curtains or drapes around your existing covered patio or deck, pergola or gazebo to instantly create an exclusive and serene backyard room. Homeowners are finding that outdoor curtains are the ideal solution for their backyard living space.
