Advantages of using outdoor curtains
Curtains for a gazebo and veranda not only blend perfectly with the overall exterior, but also have a number of advantages:
- Structures made of dense materials perfectly protect the room from the sun and heat.
- Waterproof models with impregnation effectively protect from rain and wind.
- Curtains prevent the penetration of insects.
- They create a private atmosphere and hide from prying eyes.
- They mask minor defects of the building.
Types of curtains
There are several options for outdoor curtain designs.
Roller blinds
Easy to use, do not take up much space, and do an excellent job of preventing bright sunlight from entering the room. Quite often, translucent models are chosen for external curtains; they softly shade the veranda or gazebo without depriving you of the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding view.
The photo shows translucent roller blinds on a summer veranda.
Raffshtory
They are similar to blinds, only this light-protection system is installed outside. This outdoor structure prevents the room from heating up and is not subject to deformation and corrosion.
The photo shows a veranda with light-colored outdoor louvered blinds.
Classic curtains
Curtains can radically change and enliven the appearance of a building. They can create a cozy atmosphere in the room and promote relaxation and quiet rest. Such models can be used both in an open veranda and in a glazed one.
The photo shows a terrace with classic curtains decorated with a print.
Material of outdoor curtains
Various materials are used to make outdoor curtains.
Plastic (PVC)
Soft and flexible polymer or polyethylene strip Curtains are an ideal option for gazebos and verandas. They are highly durable, elastic and have very good protective properties.
The photo shows a gazebo finished with PVC plastic outdoor curtains.
Canvas
Reliable and durable. But they have one drawback: their appearance cannot decorate the exterior of a veranda or a summerhouse in the country.
The photo shows a wooden gazebo decorated with canvas outdoor curtains.
Acrylic
Acrylic curtains are waterproof and can withstand various temperature changes. They beautifully diffuse the sun’s rays and create an interesting lighting effect.
The photo shows light-colored acrylic curtains on the terrace.
Canvas
Dense fabric will protect the gazebo or veranda from wind and rain. Such canvases perform only a practical function, as they look a bit rough on the exterior.
Fabric (burlap, oxford fabric)
Perfect for decorating these buildings. Burlap products in muted colors look simple, but very elegant. Oxford awning fabric is highly durable and provides excellent protection for the room on bad weather days.
The photo shows a terrace decorated with green outdoor oxford fabric curtains.
Photo examples for gazebos
Plain curtains or curtains with various prints fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape design, create a mood and make the room bright. Light curtains are especially well suited for decorating a wooden gazebo.
The photo shows transparent orange curtains in a summer gazebo.
Veranda design ideas
Using curtains for the design of a summer veranda allows you to place accents in the room and set the direction for the overall style. Various fabric products will give the building a romantic look and aesthetics, and more practical models will create a quiet and calm atmosphere.
The photo shows a veranda decorated with dark-colored outdoor roller blinds.
Variations for decorating a terrace
Models of the simplest configuration fit harmoniously into the overall exterior, decorate it with their appearance and perfectly perform practical functions.
The photo shows a terrace with bright outdoor curtains.
How to hang curtains in a gazebo?
Various types of fastening are used, such as rotary brackets or brackets with straps, round or rectangular eyelets. Installation of plastic curtain structures made of PVC:
- Try the products on the opening, mark the points for the fittings and install them.
- Attach the curtains with straps to the brackets and fix the fabric.
