Outdoor Curtains

Porch Curtains Make Nice Porch Enclosures

Outdoor curtains provide instant curb appeal along with helping you create a stylish porch. Who doesn't love the look of wispy curtains blowing softly on a summer afternoon? And with so many colors, patterns, and styles, finding just the right one for your porch should be a cinch.

Porch shades and curtains have become very popular too. No matter where you live or the size of your porch, curtains can add immense appeal while protecting you from the elements too.

wispy outdoor porch curtains blowing in the breeze


Love these wispy porch curtains!



wispy outdoor porch curtains blowing in the breeze
Photo courtesy of Robin Seidel
Maximizing Curb Appeal




Make Your Porch Extra Special

Porch curtains and outdoor drapes are a great idea for creating a porch enclosure or just to soften the look of your porch. Drapes and silky sheer curtains add immense ambiance and elegance to your porch.





This photo was taken at Brown Woods Farm in Lexington, KY and is included in the beautiful book, Perfect Porches.

Notice the wispy curtains. I love how they make you just want to sit down and enjoy this wonderful outdoor space. The pretty summer flowers and basket of apples oh so nice.



porch curtains on large front porch


We like how these blue porch curtains add vibrant color to this pretty porch



All Season Curtains from The Porch Company

Mary and I really like these outdoor curtains and think they are ideal for those who want to block the weather or reduce pollen, leaves, and other foreign matter from your porch. Take a look at these all season curtains from The Porch Company of Nashville, TN.

clear acrylic porch curtain panels
Photo courtesy of The Porch Company


These clear acrylic panels do not obstruct the view nor light from entering your porch. The installation process allows for easy transitions for opening and closing and are also designed for easy storage during warmer months.

Make your screened porch warmer in the winter and cleaner year round!

acrylic porch curtain panels with exclusive belt system support
Exclusive belt system keeps curtains in place during windy periods




acrylic porch panels on track system
Fastened securely and easily retractable


Learn more about these innovative porch curtains from The Porch Company.




Numerous Benefits of Porch Curtains

Privacy

Hang curtains to create a privacy nook on your porch. In lieu of creating a permanent barrier, porch curtains can be used whenever you need them. For complete privacy choose a material like canvass for total seclusion. We even show you how to make them below.

striped outdoor curtains on front porch

Porch Curtains For Privacy


Visual Barrier

Hide unsightly structures or other objects from view. You no longer have to look at your neighbors broken down old car or storage shed. You can hide those features and still enjoy your porch.

Weather and Insect Barrier

Block the wind or sun with outdoor curtains. You can even block mosquitos with mosquito curtains (and no-see-ums too)!

Decorative Displays

: You can create decorative displays by integrating outdoor curtains with other objects. The easiest perhaps, is to hang curtains on either side of an old window frame and hang it on your porch. Or, hang curtains over lattice for a different affect.

Curb Appeal

Just having curtains on your porch is appealing but you can go a step further. Don't be afraid of using curtains of color. You can match the seasons or use them as part of your overall decorating scheme.

"I love the way they gently blow in the breeze".


wispy outdoor porch curtains blowing in the breeze
Photo courtesy of Jill Ann Siegel

Idyllic porch curtains!



Look at These Porch Curtains!

We found these at Plow and Hearth icon. Each picture is clickable. Next time we have an open porch, guess what we're going to get? Outdoor curtains. Yes, I love the look of these.




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"When we added curtains to our porch, I was surprised at how much more cozy it feels. I love the soft feeling our porch has now."



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Enjoy the Outdoor Grommet Drape Video


You can find these outdoor grommet curtains here. icon



Why Curtains on the Porch?

Sheer porch curtains on expansive front porch
photo courtesy of Decorating Den


"These curtains are light and breezy. They make me feel like I live at the beach.


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  • They add a touch of soft, billowy elegance to your porch.
  • Give you lots of flexibility - you simply slide them out of the way and even remove them when not needed.
  • Less expensive than permanent porch blinds or shades.
  • Fun to decorate with them. You can even hide areas with them.
  • Create a privacy nook on your porch while leaving the rest of your porch open.
  • Filter the bright sun light and heat.




About Outdoor Fabric


"Outdoor curtains add a soft touch to my porch and
take the summer heat down a notch."


Outdoor fabrics tend to be fade resistant and mildew resistant. Also, since outdoor fabrics flap in the wind, you want fabric that is durable and resistant to tearing and fraying. So, here are some ideas for you.

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  • To protect your porch furniture use all-weather knit fabric that blocks up to 90% of the sun’s UV rays yet allows air to flow through. This "breathing” effect reduces temperatures behind the shades up to 32% when compared with direct sunlight.
  • Use rip nylon - like the kind you find in outdoor banners and flags.
  • Use muslin or other sheer fabrics that dry quickly like the light and airy curtains shown here. icon

  • Use Sunbrella fabrics for durability, mildew-resistance and best of all a bunch of beautiful, vivid solid colors and patterns.

  • You can sometimes find outdoor fabric on the "cheap tables" at Walmart - for those stores that still carry fabric.
  • Another suggestion is to use bed sheets. Yes, they dry quickly and you can find pretty patterns and colors. If you need them to be longer, you can add borders from a coordinating sheet.
  • I have heard of some porches having chic shower curtains (the fabric kind). At first that might seem odd, but think about how many patterns they come in now. For example, a shower curtain with palm trees could be very attractive on a tropical porch.
  • Colors should be color fast as they will fade in the sun.

iconiconBeautiful outdoor curtain panels take your porch or outdoor room from ordinary to extraordinary. UV resistant, water repellent, porch curtains resist fading and staining.

Pair outdoor drapes with sheers for a great look. And add outdoor pillowsicon to match!




How to Hang Outdoor Porch Curtains

There are many styles and attachment methods available. You can actually affix the curtains directly to your porch, use Velcro tabs, grommets, or rods and tracks to easily move them out of the way when not needed.

Hang porch curtains and outdoor drapes quickly with versatile tension rodsicon. They snap into place between porch beams or walls with no hardware making installation a snap. These holders also come with a joiner so you can attach two or more together for longer expanses.

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Be creative and decorative. Use old knobs or even bent spoons to hang your curtains. Put cup holder or drawer pulls to good use.



How to Make Your Own Porch Curtains



If you're the do-it-yourself kind of person who enjoys making your own stuff, then we think you will love this tutorial we have for you about making your own outdoor curtain panels from regular canvas drop cloths you buy at home improvement stores.

They are super easy, attractive and affordable. We learned this idea from Traci, who is the author of Beneath My Heart.



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Porch Blinds and Shades You'll enjoy your porch more in the summer heat, if you have some shade. If you need strong protection from summer heat, then shades or blinds may be more suitable than outdoor curtains.

Ezebreeze Screen Porch Windows A do-it-yourself solution that we personally love. Makes it easy to enclose your porch, deck and even your garage.

Screen Porch Awnings A simple and inexpensive way to convert an awning into a screen porch

Screened Porch Kits From standard packages to custom-made, DIY porch enclosure kits are great for adding space and prolonging your outdoor enjoyment

NanaWall ® For sophisticated homes, open wall systems give you many options.



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