Outside Blinds and Curtains Give You Options Galore
Are you struggling to find the perfect window treatments to complement your home's style? Do your windows have unique size constraints or protruding handles and locks causing installation challenges? Outside mount blinds paired with curtains open up a world of possibilities to show off your windows with customizable style.
Mounting shades and blinds on the exterior of window frames allows them to accommodate windows with limited mounting depth, obstructions from cranks or handles, or non-standard shapes like doors and skylights. Adding curtains introduces an extra layer of texture and further options for controlling privacy and light.
When To Choose Outside Mounted Window Treatments
Windows With Limited Mounting Depth
Inside mount blinds nestle within window framing, requiring adequate depth for the headrail and hardware to fit while allowing room for the blinds to stack up when opened. For small window depths under 3 inches, an outside mount that attaches to the exterior wall surface is often the only option.
Outside mounts clear the way for unencumbered operation of blinds, with plenty of space for them to fully raise and lower. No need to worry about crowded stacking or bunching!
Windows With Protrusions and Obstructions
Do handles, locks, latches or window cranks get in the way of hanging window treatments inside your window frames? Outside mounted shades avoid these challenges entirely by skipping over obstructions.
By attaching brackets to the wall around the window, you sidestep any protruding pieces. Clean lines and seamless function regained!
Doors, RV Windows, and Other Specialty Windows
From rectangular, rounded or architectural highlight doors to the unique demands of mobile home windows, specialty windows often necessitate an outside mount solution.
Their distinctive shapes and sizes might not easily accommodate standard mountings. Custom outside rigging crafted specially for each window type offers the adjustability required.
Features and Options For Outside Blinds with Curtains
Blind Styles and Materials
Match your preferred decor aesthetic with choices like vinyl and faux wood horizontal or vertical blinds in an array of colors and fake grain finishes. Aluminum mini blinds provide a traditional look with sleek durability and light-filtering ability. For rooms needing total darkness, blackout cellular shades are a fine match for outside hanging.
Curtain Styles and Materials
Air out your windows with breezy, sheer curtains filtering in soft light. Make a bolder style statement with opulent drapery fabrics in eye-catching colors and patterns. Use handy valances to stretch across the top of blinds and curtains, concealing hardware and operational components for a polished finish.
Getting Creative With Blend and Match
Have fun pairing different blind and curtain types to invent your own signature window treatment. Coordinate printed drapes with sleek faux wood blinds for a punch of pattern grounded in warmth and richness. Sheer linen curtains still allow morning light through while muted roller shades offer variable daylight and privacy control.
Hardware and Installation Components
Mounting Brackets and Rails
Mounting your outside blinds calls for specialty brackets, typically L-shaped to provide stability by gripping two wall surfaces. Curtains need extendable pole sockets and tension rods designed for outside mounting across windows or walls. Securely installed hardware ensures your window treatments maintain proper positioning and function.
Operational Systems
Cordless blinds with wand control offer easy access and smooth adjustment without messy cables. Add motorization for remote-control convenience. Curtains can be drawn by standard pull cords or upgraded to motorized automation as well. With two separate systems, you gain individual control over blinds and curtains for personalized lighting effects.
Customizing Outside Blinds and Curtains to Your Vision
Control Light and Privacy
The see-through nature of sheer curtains spotlights their light-filtering talents, while room darkening roller shades prove your best bet for nighttime blackout needs. With an outside mount, it's simple to install both types to modulate brightness and visibility throughout the day.
Mix sheer and opaque window treatments to find your ideal balance of light regulation and outward visibility.
Cater to Your Decor Style
Are rich colors and textures your thing? Luxe velvet drapes contrasting matte blackout cellular shades create a glamorous, cocooning effect. Do you gravitate toward calmer neutrals? Natural linen sheers with bamboo roman blinds exude cozy, earthy tones.
Design a custom window treatment matching your personal decor preferences and goals.
Showcase Your Unique Taste
Have fun playing with different pairings until you discover your perfect style. Geometric patterned drapes boldly complement slender stripes on faux wood blinds. Combine wallpaper-inspired prints with an unexpected pop of contrast lining on the backside of curtains.
This versatile mounting approach empowers you to actualize your creative window treatment vision.
Outside mounting liberates your design options, freeing you to fully personalize blinds and curtains to your taste without window constraints. An adaptable system overcoming depth issues, clearance problems and unconventional window shapes, outside solutions open the door for you to actualize any style you desire!
Our window treatment specialists are happy to assist designing the perfect match for your home's unique needs. Contact us today to get started making your aesthetic visions for tricky windows come true!