Patio Outdoor Curtains for Privacy & Shade

Outdoor curtains extend living spaces beyond four walls by defining and enhancing patios, porches, and pool areas with style and functionality. These specialized drapes are crafted from weather-resistant fabrics like Sunbrella or solution-dyed polyester that withstand sun exposure, moisture, and temperature fluctuations without fading or mildewing. Outdoor curtains serve multiple purposes—providing shade during hot summer days, creating privacy screens from neighbors, and adding softness to hard architectural surfaces. Many feature weighted hems or tie-backs to secure them against breezes, with options for both stationary and retractable installations. The best outdoor curtains incorporate UV protection and water-repellent treatments for extended durability in harsh conditions. Available in solid colors, stripes, or subtle patterns, they can coordinate with existing outdoor furniture or serve as striking focal points. These curtains transform ordinary outdoor structures into luxurious extensions of interior living spaces, offering protection from sun and wind while maintaining open-air enjoyment. Whether framing a pergola, enclosing a porch, or dividing poolside areas, outdoor curtains blend practical shelter with aesthetic appeal.

DECK project

These DIY outdoor curtains are a cheap alternative to drop cloth curtains but you would never know it from their custom look.

Decking \u0026 Outdoor Entertainment

Turn your porch or outdoor space into a cozy retreat with outdoor curtains! Quickly add privacy and shade to your screened porch, covered patio, or balcony with this affordable, beautiful and weatherproof ‘how to hang outdoor curtains’ tutorial.

Patio

See how I made some really inexpensive PVC pipe curtain rods to hold long, sheer porch curtains for around $15. After getting all the supplies at Lowe’s, I was able to measure, cut, and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself. They are holding up perfectly (even after storms and heavy gusts of wind). And they look great!

Back porch

READY MADE: Package includes 1 panel of wide Outdoor Curtain. And The metal Rustproof Grommets at the top and bottom fit standard rods up to 1.6\

Backyard

Looking for backyard patio ideas on a budget? This entire DIY outdoor curtain upgrade was less than $20, and used (mostly) things I had on hand!

Porch

This listing is for a Sunbrella indoor / outdoor curtain panel measuring 100 inches wide, with the length of your choice. Choose rod pocket, tab top, or grommets. Available grommet colors are Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black, Nickel, and Satin Smoke. Why settle for a normal size curtain panel when you can customize your own wide width drapery? Since we manufacture in-house, we can create a curtain as wide and as long as you like. Whether you need extra wide and long drapery for your convention or wedding space or for your outdoor porch, our custom curtains are uniquely designed to your project needs. And because it’s Sunbrella, our curtain panels come with a 5 year warranty against UV fading, mold, mildew, and shrinkage. INCLUDES -Made with 1st Quality Sunbrella Outdoor Fabric (not polyester or vinyl) -Grommets: #12 1-9/16 inch hole diameter for maximum 1-1/2 inch rod (if applicable) -Grommet spacing: Maximum 8 inch on center, equally spaced (if applicable) -LIFETIME GORE® TENARA® thread UV, weather and chemical resistant ePTFE thread -3 inch top hem -1/2 inch side hem -1 1/2 inch bottom pocket, sewn up 1/2 inch -Flat fell (lap) seam where panels are sewn together -Does not include fullness. We recommend a minimum of 1.5 times the width for fullness (see diagram) -Does not include rod or hardware FABRIC CHOICES Choose from any Sunbrella fabric found in the Elements or Makers Collections. Sunbrella Elements Collection: http://bit.ly/sunbrellaelementscollection Sunbrella Makers Collection: http://bit.ly/sunbrellamakerscollection FABRIC SAMPLES Need help choosing a fabric? Sometimes a picture you see on your computer monitor is not a true representation of the color. We highly recommend ordering sample swatches. Just like paint samples, there are many different solid colors of Sunbrella fabric, that are all just a shade different. See our samples listing here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/588021670 ALASKA \u0026 HAWAII RESIDENTS Shipping cost applies to lower 48 US states only. Please contact us with your ZIP code for a custom shipping quote. Thank you! RETURNS \u0026 REFUNDS Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to accept returns on custom products. Thank you for understanding!

Patio design

Looking for backyard patio ideas on a budget? This entire DIY outdoor curtain upgrade was less than $20, and used (mostly) things I had on hand!