Idea To Steal: Curtains As Privacy Screen For Balcony & Terrace

Those who want to protect themselves from the sun, wind and prying eyes in the open air, remain flexible with fabric curtains

Curtains provide atmosphere - even outdoors. Whether as a sunscreen or privacy on the balcony, as a separation to the neighbors or just as a textile supplement: outdoor curtains make open living areas airy living spaces.

Finding the right design

For curtains, the same design principles apply outside as in living spaces: the color, pattern and surface of the textiles must match the furnishings and their surroundings. So that the curtains do not steal the show from the garden, it makes sense to orient oneself in color in the natural environment or to choose more austere colors. Even with facade and flooring, the curtains must be well tolerated. Neutral gray as privacy is always an option. As in this example: the medium gray fabric of the outer curtain combines the lighter tones of the terrace and the canopy with the black metal façade. Together, the three color shades ensure that the reddish wood paneling really comes into its own.

Exterior curtains for balcony and terrace

With balconies and terraces we extend our living space. Curtains help us to do this: They make it possible to reduce potential confounding factors - wind, sun and external insights - to the required level. In addition, they complement the outdoor space with a homely atmosphere: they create a niche, but do not completely isolate the seat or berth from the surroundings. And with every wind breeze they bring movement into play.

Sitting outdoors for longer and more often - thanks to temperature

Compensation One of the most important functions of an external curtain is to protect us from excess brightness, heat and UV radiation. Especially balconies and terraces with south or southwest orientation can be used much better and longer in summer. A pleasant side effect that applies to all cardinal directions: In the evening, the heat is not lost so quickly. The curtains form a sheltered room in which the temperature remains pleasant for a while when the environment is already cooling.

Practical and flexible privacy protection

There are many ways to protect yourself from prying eyes on the balcony or terrace. Outer curtains have the advantage over other visual protection solutions made of plastic, bamboo or metal that they are flexible and their flowing forms form a slight counterweight to rigid and rectangular building lines. To prevent them from being blown away, outer curtains should be fastened to the bottom of a rail and equipped with a lead band.

Which fabrics are suitable?

This is decided by the place of use: In covered areas where the curtain is not exposed too much to the weather, normal cotton or polyester fabrics can usually be used. This is different in more open areas, where sun and rain permanently damage the fibers and the colors. Even mold is a danger. Outdoor fabrics are moisture-repellent, weather-resistant and tear-resistant thanks to their material, their weave and in many cases their additional coating. Many textiles are also equipped with a UV protection layer.

A uniform look can only be achieved if the exterior curtain is matched to the building or its extension. This applies, for example, if awnings already exist. Terrace & Outdoor Experts can help with planning and execution.

Exterior curtains with eyelets or clips the suspension systems that you already know from inside curtains are also suitable for outdoors: You can choose between curtain rods, curtain rails or steel cable systems. The curtains themselves should be provided with weatherproof eyelets or attached to clips for easy movement.

How do you like outdoor curtains on the balcony or terrace?

Source: indecortrends.com