Guide to Buying Outdoor Blinds and Awnings in South East Queensland

The Gold Coast is known for its awesome weather. 

Though lately, it’s become hard to predict with rain, storms, and days that go beyond 40?. And that's why many South East Queensland homeowners are installing outdoor blinds and awnings.

So, you’ve decided to look into outdoor blinds and awnings

External shade or patio blinds offer protection from the weather and give homeowners a higher level of privacy for their homes.

Outdoor blinds and awnings are a great way to protect you and your home from:

• Wet weather

• Extreme heat

• Sun and UV rays

They’re suitable for outdoor home entertaining, as well as laying back with a book on a hot afternoon.

Outdoor blinds and awnings can be used to:

• Keep your privacy

• Control the temperature both indoors and outdoors

• Lower your energy bills 

• Improve the attractiveness of and resale value of your home

How to choose the right outdoor blinds or awnings for your home

To choose the right outdoor blinds or awnings for your home, you should consider the next 3 tips:

Know the difference between blinds and awnings

Both outdoor blinds and awnings maximise your outdoor space and increase accessibility year-round with temperature control and weather protection. So how do they differ?

Outdoor blinds:

Outdoor blinds function similarly to indoor blinds, only they’re made from materials that are better suited to the elements.

Outdoor blinds are a great choice for maximising outdoor space and living by protecting you from rain, winds, and the harsh sun and heat.

Outdoor awnings:

Outdoor awnings are made from similar materials to outdoor blinds, but they function differently. Instead of moving vertically from top to bottom, outdoor awnings travel outwards as well. 

Outdoor awnings are suited great for homeowners that want to keep their breeze and natural light while guarding themselves against the elements.

Choose the right material for your home and lifestyle

Outdoor blinds and awnings are commonly made from the following fabrics:

• Canvas

• Acrylic

• Polyester

• PVC

Each material has its own benefit in regards to weather protection, durability, and ease of care. To find out which material would be best suited to your home, book a free measure and quote. 

A Custom Blinds and Shutter world expert will assess your outdoor living area or home windows and provide you with accurate information that’s specific to your area.

Choose your operating setting

Outdoor blinds and awnings can be installed to be operated manually or automatically. 

Many Gold Coast residents choose to install their outdoor blinds or awnings which connect to their Wi-Fi and smart devices. Learn more about motorising blinds in Motorised Blinds: Your Questions Answered.

If you’re old fashioned (like many of us), you can install your outdoor blinds and awnings to be operated manually. Custom Blinds and Shutter world specialise in both traditional manual blinds and Ziptrak outdoor blinds systems.

Get Started

Learn more about Custom Blinds and Shutter World’s suppliers of fabric, components, or motorisation technology on our partners page.

Or get your entirely free measure and quote to determine how much your outdoor blinds or awnings will cost to install on your Gold Coast or South East Queensland home. 

Contact us today to learn more about outdoor blinds and awnings online or call us at (07) 2102 4009.

You can see outdoor blinds or awnings at our Gold Coast showroom in Arundel.