Outdoor Curtain Fabric Selection

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.

Outdoor decorations

If you saw my post about putting up the gazebo… Then you can probably see what I needed to do next. We have a western exposure on our deck which is …

Landscape/yard decor

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

New home

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 Fun

No-Sew Curtains for Outdoor Spaces

Mccampbell Sunbrella Solid Outdoor Grommet Single Curtain Panel

Fabric

We just started moving on to outdoor projects after that very long winter here in Michigan \u0026 it feels so amazing!! I can’t be alone on this, but whenever I’m shopping for outdoor pillows or cushions I just can’t find anything I love so I always end up wanting the pillows in the indoor section for my outdoor spaces, but they never hold up long in the elements… until now. This isn’t a new concept for me me, in fact we have used this technique inside our home, but I’m finally ready to start decorating our porch \u0026 now I’m

Decor

Here are two easy tutorials: outdoor curtains made from a drop cloth and hung on an industrial pipe rod, and nautical-themed tie backs made from rope.