Designer Window Shades
In this article, we will explore the benefits of outdoor shades and their importance in creating a comfortable and functional outdoor space. Whether you have a patio, deck, or pool area, outdoor shades can enhance your outdoor living experience by providing protection from the sun’s harmful rays, reducing glare, and creating privacy. We will discuss the various types of outdoor shades available, their features, and how to choose the right shades for your specific needs. So, if you are looking to create a shaded and inviting outdoor oasis, keep reading!
What are Outdoor Shades?
Outdoor shades, also known as sun shades or patio shades, are a popular addition to outdoor spaces such as patios, decks, and pergolas. These shades are designed to provide protection from the sun’s harmful rays, while also adding style and comfort to your outdoor area. They are typically made from durable materials like fabric, vinyl, or woven bamboo, which are highly resistant to weather conditions and can withstand the elements.
Types of Outdoor Shades
Outdoor shades come in a variety of designs and styles to suit different preferences and needs. They can be retractable, allowing you to easily adjust the amount of shade or sunlight you desire. Some shades are motorized, giving you the convenience of controlling them with a remote or a switch. Manual shades, on the other hand, require manual adjustment but are often more affordable.
Advantages of Our Outdoor Shades
One of the main benefits of outdoor shades is their ability to block or filter sunlight, reducing glare and heat. This not only helps to create a more comfortable outdoor environment, but it also protects your furniture, plants, and other outdoor elements from fading or damage caused by UV rays. Outdoor shades can also provide additional privacy by blocking the view from outside, making them an ideal choice for residential properties, commercial spaces, and restaurants.
When selecting outdoor shades, it is important to consider the size and shape of your outdoor space, as well as the climate and weather conditions in your area. It is also crucial to choose high-quality shades from reputable manufacturers to ensure durability and longevity.
Overall, outdoor shades offer a practical and stylish solution for enhancing your outdoor living space, providing protection from the sun, and creating a more enjoyable and functional outdoor environment.
OUR MOST POPULAR STYLES
Roman Shades
Roman shades are the perfect balance between the softness of drapes and the functionality of shades. Made of fabric, these beautiful window coverings are popular for their softness and distinctive lifting style. As the shade is raised, strings on the back of the shade allow it to fold up in Roman style pleats, which is how these shades got their name. Roman shades are excellent for blocking out the sun and perfect for any room in the house. Select from flat, pleated, and balloon styles to coordinate with your home décor.
Honeycomb or Cellular Shades
Honeycomb shades, sometimes referred to as pleated or cellular shades are one of the most versatile window coverings on the market today. They fit nearly any type of window including specialty shaped windows and are considered the best choice for energy efficiency. Available in a variety of pleat sizes and in both horizontal and vertical application, they offer a clean look at the window from both inside and out. Select from hundreds of colors, textures and opacities from sheer to blackout to meet your light control requirements. Honeycomb shades come with a retractable cord, cordless, top/down bottom up and can be motorized – making them a perfect solution for any room.
Roller & Screen Shades
Spend your time indoors comfortably, while maintaining your view of the outdoors with our fade-free solar roller and screen shades. The tastefully minimalistic design reduces glare and heat by diffusing bright sunlight in your home’s most sun-drenched spaces and perfect for any California home. Solar roller and screen shades reduce heat in sun-facing rooms and feature a versatile style that complements a variety of interiors, from formal and modern to casual and traditional. Available in an array of beautiful fabrics, designs, colors, and opacities.
Woven Wood Shades
Customers love natural woven shades because of their timeless beauty and because of their environmentally sound characteristics. Woven window shades are perfect for any window or door, including uniquely shaped openings. Their natural features softly diffuse light while providing privacy. Woven shades also improve energy efficiency by filtering out UV light to keep your room cooler in the hot months and warmer in the cold months. When lowered, these woven wood shades lie flat. When raised, the woven woods hang in even, overlapping folds, adding a warm, rich dimension to any room. Select from bamboo, reeds, jute or grass materials.
Blackout Shades
If you want to block out as much natural light as possible, look for products that are designed to minimize light gaps, rout holes and seams. Honeycomb and roller shades are great options. If you are looking for optional room darkening capabilities, consider adding a room darkening liner available on most of our shades; for example, Roman or woven wood shades. The liner is sewn on back of the shade and operates independently for optimum performance. Use the light filtering fabric during the day and the blackout fabric at night. Consider blackout shades in the nursery, media room and bedrooms.
WHY CHOOSE F&R
Window Shades in Greater Los Angeles CA
F&R Interiors is a leader in custom window treatments and motorization and is an approved Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer in the Los Angeles, CA area. View our Hunter Douglas Collection.
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