Outdoor Living Made Beautiful

With lifestyles shifting to spending more time working and relaxing at home, having an outdoor oasis is a coveted feature in Australian homes. External blinds, roller shutters, and awnings can all enhance the beauty and function of your outdoor space. Understanding the benefits of every outdoor shading solution will help you make the best decision for your home, style, and budget. Take a look at Somfy's motorised solutions for external blinds, roller shutters, and awnings.

Outdoor Blinds: Effective, Adaptable and Affordable

Outdoor window blinds or external screens provide shade, privacy, and functionality to your home. For outdoor spaces that need more privacy, external blinds give a level of finesse over how much can be seen, depending on their material and how far they are retracted.

Not only do they provide shade and privacy, but they can enclose your outdoor space, protecting it from flies and mosquitoes, while also acting as an extension of your home with the addition of an outdoor room.

You can open and close them with the click of a remote control or by using an app on your phone. Alternatively you can automate them to open and close on a schedule or based on the outdoor temperature. Available in a wide variety of styles, exterior blinds can suit any landscape or outdoor decor aesthetic.

Roller Shutters: A Low-Maintenance and Sturdy Outdoor Shading Option

Roller shutters are best suited for those looking for a low-maintenance outdoor shading option. They are not only great for privacy and home protection, but are a good source of insulation for the inside of your home.

With their sturdy build, roller shutters are especially suited for outdoor spaces with high wind or rain and need a window covering that can withstand these weather conditions.

Like outdoor blinds, Somfy also offers many ways to control your roller shutters or set and forget for ultimate convenience.

Awnings: Block the Fiercest Glare and UV

The glare and heat of the midday sun beating down can discourage anyone from stepping outside. Awnings are specifically designed to block maximum glare and UV rays when the sun is at its peak. However, because they are situated so high overhead, awnings don’t interrupt the lovely views of your garden or outdoor space.

Retractable awnings have the added benefit of also blocking out the low rays of the setting sun, creating the perfect ambiance for a dinner party without the sun glare. With motorised retractable awnings, you can use a remote control to extend when the light starts to beat down, and then retract them once the glare has passed.

Get Maximum Protection for Your Outdoor Spaces

With Somfy's range of blinds, shutters, and awnings you can protect your outdoor spaces from sun and bad weather and make them more comfortable to use without sacrificing style, convenience, and design.

Contact your local Somfy provider to learn which outdoor shading solution best suits your home and lifestyle. Fill out the form to get in touch.