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.
BONZER Outdoor Curtains for Patio Waterproof – Light Blocking Weather Resistant Privacy Grommet Blackout Curtains for Gazebo, Porch, Pergola, Cabana, Deck, Sunroom, 1 Panel, 52W x 84L inch, Silver
RYB HOME Outdoor Curtains Windproof – Weighted Bags Attached Blackout Drapes 84 inches Long, Waterproof Thermal Indoor Outdoor Curtains for Pool Shower Bedroom Patio, 2 Pcs, W 52 x L 84, Beige
RYB HOME Patio Curtains Outdoor 2 Panels – Detachable Top Waterproof Outdoor Blackout Curtains Drapes for Porch Pergola Gezebo Cabana Sun Room Deck, W 52 x L 84 inch Long, Beige
RYB HOME Extra Wide Outdoor Curtains for Patio Waterproof Windproof Blackout Curtains for Porch Pergola Arbor Lanai Pool House Outside Deck, 100 inch Width x 84 inch Length, 1 Pc, Biscotti Beige
DIVA EN CAMINO DEC Outdoor Patio Curtain Waterproof Darkening Thermal Insulated Indoor Curtains for Bedroom, Porch, Living Room, Pergola, Cabana, W52 x L63, Navy, Set of 2 Panels
Looking to make some shade for your patio? These DIY outdoor curtains were easy and make such a huge difference on our west-facing patio!
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For the Home
I’m definitely not the first to make these, and after this tutorial, I’m hoping there will be some of you who will also tackle this DIY project. There were a few things I learned along the way, so you can learn from my mistakes!
Landscaping/Exterior
Sharing is caring!ShareTweetPin22324sharesHow to protect your porch from bugs using this quick and cheap solution for DIY outdoor curtains. If you’ve been following along on my Instagram Stories, you probably already saw this post coming. I love it when a light bulb moment ends up working out even better than you could have imagined! For …
Divisorias
I’m sure many of you have this problem… We have this wonderful patio, but no tree in our backyard for shade. Anytime we went out on the patio in the late afternoon, about dinner time, we were blinded by the light. Not a good combo when you are having a BBQ! My first thought was… Lets put in a tree! But quickly changed my mind when I went to the nursery. Have you seen the price for large trees?!?!? WOW! Way out of our price range! So, I came up with this great idea to solve our problems for under $60 I got this idea when I was looking through one of my Better Homes and Gardens magazines. There was this picture of an outdoor pavilion in the middle of a garden scape that had outdoor curtains on it! It was for a backdrop so it was being used for decorative purposes, but I thought, why not take something beautiful and make it functional too! What you will need for this project: Material -Curtain Liner (enough for 6 panels) Heavy Duty Thread Measuring Tape X-Large Eyelets (You will want enough for 6 panels)- I purchased 1 Complete Eyelet Kit and 4 Additional Refill Packets- you will have a total of 50- I only used 42 in total) Drill and Drill Bits C Hooks (total of 39) Ribbon Curtain liner material- I chose white, because I wanted some of the light to still come through so it wasn’t too dark, but I think that colors would be fun too! If you want a different color other than white, cream, brown, or black you will have to use a linen material (from my experience curtain liner doesn’t come in other colors). These materials will be the most durable for outdoor use. (not only is the curtain liner more durable it is way less expensive than most other fabrics so you will find that you are going to spend about 2-3 times less on curtain liner than linen.) How to determine the size you will need: Measure the height of the space you are wanting to cover (mine was 84\
Backyard
For the home – Porches, Patios and Decks
After four years, see the Update to these Outdoor Curtains . Under the deck we have a patio, which is a perfect place to sit except for …
