Window Shades for Outdoor Living Areas

Here in Dallas, we know how to make the most of the outdoors—from quiet time in the morning with coffee and a book to time with friends and family by the backyard BBQ. If you’re like many of our customers at Ross Howard Designs, you might be looking for ways to enhance your outdoor living area. You might be excited to hear that there are blinds and shades that are good for enclosing those spaces, including the patio shade line from Hunter Douglas. If you’re interested in learning more about how to make the most of your outside space, speak with a one of our trained consultants. We’ll be happy to help you find the right product.

Outdoor Solar Shades

For added privacy, protection from the sun, and a feel of a room away from the house, you might consider adding outdoor solar shades to your patio, balcony, terrace, hot tub area, or BBQ zone. When used to surround a patio for example, the heavy-duty Outdoor Solar Shade in the Alustra® Collection of Woven Textures® will help reduce your cooling costs in the summer months. These shades come in many textures and opacities, so you’ll have beauty while still maintaining your view.

Safety for Children and Pets

Because motorization is not yet available for outdoor treatments, it’s important to find an operating system that will be free of the dangerous dangling cords that can lead to strangulation.
For a patio or backyard covering, a crank would be a good option. Select the safest operating system for your window treatments for your children and pets.

Use and Care for Your Outdoor Shades

Outdoor solar shades add privacy and control the sun while lowered. They don’t necessarily act as a divider. All solar shades come standard with a wind-flex tie-down system that helps keep them in place during mild inclement weather situations. Remember to respect the heavy-duty Outdoor Solar Shades, however. If high winds or heavy rain is expected, you might need to pull them up to protect them. If treated properly, they will give you years of privacy and enjoyment

Finding Outdoor Shades in Dallas, Irving, University Park TX

Ross Howard Designs has been a Dallas area leader in Hunter Douglas window coverings, interior design, and wallpaper since 1981. We offer personalized service you’ll only find with a locally owned store. Stop by our newly expanded Hunter Douglas Gallery location to see over 70 functional window covering displays, including the latest in Platinum technology automation systems. The professional designers at Ross Howard are committed to bringing you the latest styles, current trends, and innovative technologies. For more expert information on window treatments, or for a free in-store consultation, give us a call today – 972-490-0088. When you stop by our showroom make sure you ask us for a free design book.