Outdoor Blinds and Awnings Blog

Tips, ideas and buying advice for outdoor living in WA. Learn how to choose the right outdoor blinds, awnings and shade systems for your patio, alfresco or verandah, and how to keep them looking their best year-round.

Stay Cool This Summer with Custom Outdoor Blinds and Awnings
By Outdoor Blind Design • September 6, 2026
Keep your home cool this summer with custom outdoor blinds and awnings. Learn how fabric, colour and automation reduce heat and lower your energy bills.
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Room
By Outdoor Blind Design • August 4, 2026
Turn your alfresco, porch or balcony into a year-round outdoor room. Tips on patio blinds, furniture, styling and lighting from Mandurah's blind experts.
By Kevin Idle • July 24, 2026
Thinking about retractable outdoor awnings? Consider your vision, orientation, measurements, materials, operation, budget and local rules before you buy.
By Outdoor Blind Design • June 26, 2026
Winter-proof your outdoor entertaining area with retractable awnings, café blinds, track blinds and the right outdoor heating. Tips for WA homes.
By Outdoor Blind Design • June 23, 2026
Protect your alfresco furniture from frost, hail and wind with outdoor patio blinds. Plus the other benefits blinds bring to WA homes all year round.
By Kevin Idle • May 23, 2026
Cut your winter heating bills with better insulation, window coverings, thermostats, natural sunlight and outdoor blinds and awnings. Tips for WA homes.
alfresco
By Outdoor Blind Design • May 3, 2026
Pavilion blinds add style, weather protection and energy efficiency to your outdoor area. Crank operated, wide span and no posts needed. Made in WA.
By Outdoor Blind Design • April 18, 2026
Why custom outdoor blinds beat off-the-shelf versions: better materials, a perfect fit, professional installation, Australian made and longer warranties.
By Kevin Idle • March 24, 2026
Create a cosy, inviting alfresco with lighting, outdoor blinds, greenery, water features, comfy furniture and music. Easy ideas for WA outdoor areas.
By Kevin Idle • March 8, 2026
Keep your patio furniture looking great for longer. Protect it from the elements with outdoor blinds, clean it regularly, store cushions and use covers.