Innovative Exterior Window Coverings

Choosing the right external blinds and other window coverings for your home goes beyond just aesthetics. The right external window solution helps to protect your house from the harsh Australian sunlight, providing the shade you need and cooling your house to save on air conditioning bills during those hotter months. Not only that, but they deliver the privacy you expect when relaxing at home. 

If you need some inspiration on some of the latest and most innovative styles or designs for your windows, check out this guide from Somfy. We've also covered how you can add automation to your motorised blinds and shutters and create smarter features in your home.

External Venetian Blinds

External Venetian blinds are designed with slats that can be precisely adjusted to control your view and the amount of light in the room. When looking for efficient sun control with a classic yet modern aesthetic, Venetian blinds could be the perfect outdoor window blinds for you.

Why choose Venetian blinds?

• Control how much daylight you let in your home
• Elegant and contemporary designs to choose from
• Glare protection
• Reduce cooling bills and save energy
• More privacy from prying eyes outside

External Screens

External screens are a sleek way to add privacy and sun protection to your home, blurring the divide between indoors and outdoors. For an elegant update to your exterior areas, external screens can be fitted with sensors that automatically control them based on weather conditions.

Why choose external screens?

• They are compact and take up little space
• They reduce glare and increase privacy
• Prevent heat and cold from reaching your home, to maintain the perfect temperature
• Cover both windows and outdoor areas to extend the use of your home

Roller Shutters

Roller shutters are a practical addition to any Australian home. They're designed to roll down the outside of your window, fitting closely for privacy and protection against intruders, the weather and even noise!

Why choose roller shutters?

• Added protection from intruders
• Sun and heat protection
• Block out heat in the summer and cold in winter
• Protect your windows against hail and other harsh weather conditions
• Save on your energy bills
• Reduce the penetration of external noise into your home
• Control light in your home
• Prevent people from peeking in your house for more privacy

Adding Automation to Your Exterior Window Coverings

Motorised external blinds, Venetian blinds and roller shutters can be automated using Somfy technology. Connect the window coverings around your home, and manage them through your smart speaker or smartphone. Your blinds can be controlled by a schedule or a sensor, or by simply telling your smart speaker to open/close them on demand.

Automating your external screens and blinds could expand the lifespan of your coverings and improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Get A Quote from A Somfy Expert

Your local Somfy Expert can tell you more about automating your external blinds, screens and shutters. Get in touch to talk more about your requirements and they can provide a quote, and talk you through the simple set up process.