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Sun Shades for Your Deck or Patio

If you’re lucky enough to have a deck or patio, you have it made in the shade—unless, of course, too much bright sunshine makes the space less usable. It’s all about achieving balance; you want protection from the glare and heat while adding to the overall look and feel of your space. And with the holidays approaching, it’s the ideal time to refresh that outdoor space to make it comfortable for your family and guests. The In the Shade design team is here to help.

An enclosed patio with doors and windows at In The Shade near Stuart Florida (FL)

What Are the Benefits of Sun Shades for Decks and Patios?

Sun shades for decks and patios regulate temperature, reduce glare, and shield your space from UV exposure. They make outdoor areas more enjoyable throughout the year, allowing you to spend longer hours on your deck or patio without feeling the full force of the sun. Patio shades also reduce fading on outdoor furniture and décor by limiting the direct sunlight that reaches them.

Hunter Douglas offers several patio shade styles, each designed to beautify decks and patios with luxury and practicality.

Hunter Douglas Outdoor Solar Shades

Designer Solar Shades are roller shades available in high-performance, UV ray-resistant fabric densities; you choose the level of openness you want for light and privacy control. Tighter weaves block more sun, while lighter weaves let in more natural sunlight. Outdoor solar shades protect your space from harsh sunlight and are ideal for patios and decks with direct sun exposure.

Hunter Douglas Designer Solar Shades for decks and patios offer these options:

  • Sustainable GreenScreen® Sea-Tex™ fabric yarns made from recovered coastal and marine plastic
  • 130+ fabric/color choices
  • Five fabric opacities
  • Beaded loop control
  • Dual roller design that pairs one Designer Roller Shade and one Designer Screen fabric
  • Motorized control option

Sheer Patio Shades

Hunter Douglas also offers sheer patio shades with UV ray protection. They have a softer aesthetic than roller shades and a radiant glow that looks quite lovely on patios.

Silhouette® Sheer Shades

These horizontal sheer shades filter up to 88% of the sun’s rays and come in a broad range of heights and widths. The design features soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes sandwiched between two sheers. Simply tilt the vanes to adjust light control and privacy; you’ll see outdoors, but people outside can’t see in.

Special options include:

  • The Alustra® Collection of Silhouette® exclusive design-inspired fabrics and hardware
  • Silhouette® Duolite® Shades combine Silhouette® and an independently operated roller shade for added light control
  • Silhouette® ClearView® Shadings are front and back sheers that maximize outdoor views
  • Silhouette® Halo™ Shadings allow you to adjust the vanes in extra positions
  • Motorized control option

Hunter Douglas offers other window treatments for large windows and patio doors, including blinds, Roman shades, and shutters. Many homeowners layer their patio shades with custom drapery for added design interest; we feature Carole Fabrics Custom Drapes in 4,000+ fabric/color choices.

We Can Make Your Patio or Deck More Comfortable for the Holidays

We feature the full line of Hunter Douglas sun shades for decks and patios and look forward to meeting you. Stop by our showroom or contact us for a consultation. We serve clients throughout Stuart, Hutchinson Island, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, Port Saint Lucie, and Palm City, FL.