This Greater New England project features Ziptrak outdoor blinds installed along two sides of a covered patio. The dark mesh screens frame the area and create a more sheltered outdoor setting while the backyard, play equipment and sky remain visible through the fabric.
The installation follows the corner of the patio, with one blind on the side opening and another across the front. That corner treatment is important: rather than treating each opening in isolation, the blinds work together to define the usable outdoor zone beneath the roof.
Screening a patio without closing it in
Outdoor blinds are a practical choice when a patio needs more protection but the home still benefits from an open outlook. In this image, the mesh provides a visual boundary around the seating area without creating a solid wall. The result is an outdoor space that feels more contained while still connected to the garden.
Ziptrak outdoor blinds can be raised when the patio needs full airflow and an uninterrupted view, then lowered as conditions change. That flexibility makes them well suited to areas used for family meals, children’s play or relaxed seating.
Why the corner layout matters
A corner patio can be exposed from more than one direction. Installing a blind on each open side can help manage cross-breezes and changing sun angles more effectively than a single screen. The right layout depends on structural posts, roof height, floor finish and where the blind will stack when open, so a site measure is essential before specifying a system.
Learn more about Apollo outdoor blinds and the ways they can be configured for covered patios and verandahs.
Installed by Apollo Blinds Tamworth
Apollo Blinds Tamworth can assess patio openings individually and as a complete layout, so the finished blinds suit the structure and how the family uses the area. Visit Apollo Blinds Tamworth or book a free measure and quote.
FAQ
What is shown in this Greater New England patio installation?
The photo shows dark mesh Ziptrak outdoor blinds fitted along two sides of a covered patio.
Will outdoor blinds block the garden view completely?
The level of visibility depends on the fabric selected. This image shows mesh screening that maintains an outlook while creating shade and privacy.
Why install blinds on two patio sides?
A two-side layout can provide flexible screening from different directions and helps make a corner patio feel more protected when the blinds are lowered.
