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Porch Blinds

Protect against the sun, wind and rain

Porch blinds can make a real difference! I remember my parents having a porch on the back of their garage. It was very private and my Mom and Dad spent many evening hours out there listening to FM music.

When it was real windy or sunny though, they came indoors. I'm sure they could have enjoyed their porch more if they had blinds or awnings to lower in the afternoon.

Look at the beautiful relaxing porch on the right. Notice how the white shades add a dimension of ambiance and privacy to this wonderful porch. Porch blinds and shades protect your family and furnishing from the damaging effects of the sun.

Photo courtesy of PaigeOne

Porch shades maximize your porch's usefulness

Exterior blinds like these pictured above are beautiful in any setting. They help to keep out the weather and are mildew-resistant. Don't you love the great colors? They come with wind cords to keep them from flapping around in windy conditions and can be positioned at any height.

Dave and I have purchased blinds and shades at Blinds.com. We were pleased with our blinds and also with their cusomter service. You get free shipping on most orders.

Why have blinds or shades on your porch or sunroom?

coolaroo shades

Exterior porch blinds, shades provide shade during the hottest times of the year - keeping your home cooler and your porch more comfortable
Blinds and awnings can help keep your porch drier on a rainy day - so you can sit on the swing and read a good book!
An exterior sun shade can also protect your furniture from ultra violet rays like the Coolaroo shades pictured here. They block up to 92% of the UV rays yet still allow the air to flow.

Most porches don’t protect you from wind, sun, or rain. Depending on which direction your porch faces, you may not be able to use one end or the other at different times of the day.

The result with porch blinds or shades? A far more comfortable porch for entertaining and leisurely sitting.

Solar shades insulate and block glare

You can block harmful UV rays and cool your porch with great-looking solar shades like the ones shown here. Aren't they modern and chic looking? We think so! They provide some privacy to your porch yet allow you to still enjoy the view. They are easy to maintain, too, and come in a couple handsome colors.

How to measure for blinds and shades

Measuring for blinds and shades is sometimes the most intimidating part. The folks at Blinds.com have put together these very helpful tips - even videos that will help you feel confident about your measurements.

More options to cool and shade your porch

A very affordable outdoor mister, a simple system of tubing, fittings, and your garden hose that can cool your porch, deck or patio by up to 25 degrees. It's even nice for pets!
Porch awnings can transform your porch. deck or patio into a beautiful shady retreat where you’ll love to spend time.They keep your furniture cool and protected from sun, showers and harmful UV rays - better than an umbrella.
Outdoor curtains and outdoor drapes Add a soft touch to your porch with outdoor curtains. They can add immense abience and curb appeal to your porch.