Do you enjoy outdoor living and desire some protection from the fiery sun, especially during the summer months? Well, outdoor blinds and outdoor awnings provide the best solution. Here are our top five recommendations for outdoor awnings and shades.

1. Patio Blinds

Outdoor Patio Blinds Sydney

Are you looking for outdoor blinds to get protection from the sun’s heat? Well, cafe blinds or patio awnings will serve the purpose best. Patio blinds made out of tinted or clear PVC will not compromise your view. Once installed, each panel joins together to shape a protective impediment between you and the elements. Patio blinds will help you relax and enjoy your outdoor space without worrying about the glare, wind or rain.

Patio blinds come in three variants viz. retractable guide, wire guide, and rope and pulley.

Retractable systems are available as spring-assisted or motorised.
Wire guide systems come with an easy manual crank or an efficient motor.
Rope and pulley systems are simple to use.

2. Pivot Arm Awnings

Pivot arm awnings are ideal for spreading airflow and curtailing direct sunlight in the home. This style is recommended for doors and upper-floor windows, and verandahs that require frequent and effortless access, as the design projects the awning away from the property or the building. That means once you get pivot arm awnings installed outside your home, you will get protection from the heat, glare and ultraviolet rays of the sun apart from better airflow circulation throughout your home.

3. Retractable Awnings

Folding Arm Awnings Sydney

Retractable awnings are also referred to as folding arm awnings. Retractable awnings are an easy and economical way to expand your outdoor living space. Folding-awning based on the cantilevered structure, so the awning cover and supporting frame retract fully against the property or building. If you like canvas awnings, then you can customise your retractable awnings with canvas fabric. Once you install your canvas awnings, the amount of sunlight that strikes your property and enters through the glass will get curtailed considerably. Besides, it helps to regulate the temperature inside your home and safeguard your indoor furnishings from fading.

4. Wire Guide Awnings

Wire guide awnings are robust, functional and fabulously stylish, offering protection from the components all through the year. It is firm window awnings and receives the name from the stainless-steel wire cable that guides the awning up or down, guaranteeing controlled movement.

5. Auto Awnings

For obtaining utmost protection from the sun’s harsh rays, auto-awnings can be installed on most windows. It can be raised and lowered effortlessly to any position of your liking, and all you need to do is slide the arms on the guide rods. Auto awnings are best suited for ground floor or balcony windows because they reflect heat and help your home cool down during the blazing summer months.

Operation

Motorising your window treatments have become more affordable nowadays, so electric awnings are attracting a massive demand.

Colour Options

After you select the right style of outdoor awning for your home, it’s crucial to consider the colour for it. The current trend is to harmonise awning colours with your house’s exterior to get an eye-catching visual appeal. Bear in mind that lighter colours are more efficient for controlling heat while darker colours are best for curtailing glare.

Final Words

Thanks to the heavy-duty design of modern outdoor awnings, they are excellent window treatments for creating shade and shielding your outdoor space in style. Besides, they can lower up to 91% heat in your home, making a considerable difference during the blazing summer months.

If you need assistance with outdoor blinds or window blinds in Sydney, then right away contact us at Homeworx Australia at 1300 538 800 & check our Google Reviews and one of our expert team will be delighted to assist you.

Gaurav Sethi

We are very happy with the quality of the blinds as well as the workmanship that Ravi and his team installed at our place recently. We wanted the job to be done before Christmas and they delivered on time and with minimal fuss. They gave us a detailed quote and also presented multiple options that could work in our pergola. Ravi also made some suggestions coming from his vast experience in this field, I am glad we listened to his advice as the final product looks awesome. All the crew were on time and cleaned up after them. We asked for some minor adjustments to the settings to suit our needs, the team again actioned without much fuss. We highly recommend them.

Hema Arora Sengupta

Ravi and his team did an excellent job of installing blinds in our outdoor deck, turning it into a beautiful entertainment area featuring warmth, style and privacy. I highly recommend their professionalism, efficiency and timely delivery. We are very happy with the end result, as it is definitely value for money.

Hari Viswanathan

Homeworx installed outdoor blinds at my place just before Christmas. Friends of ours referred Ravi from Homeworx who was easy to deal with and not only provided a competitive quote but also a very quick turnaround in installation within a week. The blinds are excellent and have added to the look and functionality of our outdoor area. Homeworx takes pride in ensuring customers are satisfied with a quality service and product.

Venkat Kajipuram

My friend recommended homeworx for my pergola. Ravi helped us to choose right product as per my light and wet needs.They delivered and installed on time. Value for money. We feel now an extra room for partying even if rain or shine.I strongly recommend Homeworx to anyone. The workmanship is excellent.

Brad Gow

2 weeks ago

Homeworx came out to do a quote, after talking through the options and agreeing to a price the next step was a check measure. During the check measure I was told what was discussed wouldn't work so the first consultation was a total waste of time. The quote increased by $3300 after another meeting. A date and time was organised to do the installation. Two hours after the agreed time I called Homeworx and was told the installation wouldn't be happening due to an injury. Three days later the installation was done but they had to come back to fix the bottom rails and weather strips because they weren't installed correctly. I still think one of the bottom rails has been cut too short and they also cracked one of the tiles around my pool. They didn't measure the side channel location correctly and now I have two rows of wall plugs you can see in my brickwork. I reported this to the company and was told they would come out to inspect but never did. I definitely wouldn't recommend Homeworx.