COLOR,

TEXTURE,

STYLE, &Decorating Your Outdoor Living Space With Curtains

On the following pages, we are going to explore how to elevate your style

by bringing curtains outdoors. We’ll give you the best tips and tricks to

accomplish this relatively easy and inexpensive design element.

Over the past several

years, the majority of

designers have been

choosing solid curtain

panels in white or

neutrals.

Many designers are

now stepping out of

that trend and choosing

bolder colors to tie the

space together.

Pick out colors from

your other pieces and

find curtains that

highlight those same

colors in your theme.

The Colors

Whether you go with

neutrals or bright

colors, you can

always add another

layer of design with

prints, florals, or

stripes. Also consider

having pillow shams

made in the same

fabric to really pull

the look together.

The Styles

The RodsThe rod is as

important as the

curtains. When

choosing a rod, make

sure that it is made

for an outdoor space.

You can also visit a

hardware store and

buy galvanized pipes

to use as your rods;

they can come in

many colors, do not

rust, and can hold the

weight of even the

heaviest of curtains.

Curtains have many different ways

of hanging:

Pocket Rod The simplest to create, the most traditional, and the best if you don’t want to show the rod.

Button-Hole This, like the pocket, is traditional but allows you to have the rod on display.

Tab Tops They lend themselves well to outdoor spaces that have country motifs.

Grommets The most modern and contemporary, they come in different colors, so you can match the rod.

The Headers

Remember to keep in

mind that you may want

your curtains to be more

than just stylish.

Choose your fabric

based on what you want

from it: shade, privacy,

or defense against the

elements.

The Function

The Details Think about remote controlled

curtains—allowing you to open

and close the panels from the

comfort of your own seat.

If you live in a windy area or

choose a very thin material, a

good option to keep your curtains

from flying around is to add small

weights to the bottom; heavy

washers work well for this.

A Second Look:

Hooks and Rope

If you want to venture out

into more unconventional

territory, try decorative

hooks or rope.

Hooks make your curtains

stationary and add

architectural interest to

your outdoor space.

Rope will give your

curtains a shabby chic or

rustic look.

Either way, don’t be afraid

to experiment.

Contact Us

Outdoor Fabrics can help you

with all of your outdoor textiles

needs. Whether you are looking

for curtains, cushions, or pillows,

they have a huge selection of

Sunbrella and other high quality

brands.

For more information, please call 1-800-640-3539 or visit OutdoorFabrics.com

SUMMARY• Up your outdoor design efforts with new colors,

textures, and styles. One great way to add more of all those elements is to hang gorgeous outdoor curtains. Learn what you need to know about choosing the right look and materials for your outdoor living space.