Goal of the project: The client renovated the outdoor patio. He was looking for elegant drapes to protect from the sun in the summer. The customer wants the option to install winter drapes. The objective is to take advantage of the deck also during the winter. 

What we recommended: We installed rods under the overhang of the covered deck. The outdoor fabric is Etamine Pearl. This performance fabric is woven in Italy, made for outdoor use. The fabric is thicker than a sheer fabric, while still light-weight. As a result, it is slightly see through when the sun hit. These custom outdoor drapes change the look and feel of the patio. They dress it up, while keeping it fresh and light. Even when the afternoon sun hits, it is enjoyable to sit on the patio.

We recommended a grommet pleat for these outdoor curtain panels. The client’s goal is to swap the summer panels for winter panels. The thicker fabric in the winter provides protection from the wind, while outdoor heaters are in use. The fabric can be washed in the washing machine. It should not be put in the dryer. The fabric dries while hanging

Installation: We installed the drapes under the overhang, all around the patio. The drapery panels are 1″ off the floor, in order to keep them as clean as possible.  To change the outdoor curtains from summer panels to winter panels, the installation brackets do not need to be removed. The rods are lifted, and the drapery panels slide out on one end.