Porch Curtains
Quick answer Porch curtains are outdoor curtain panels hung around a covered or screened porch to block low sun, add privacy and make the space feel like a room. We make them to the exact width and drop of each opening, up to 120″ wide and 144″ long, in fade- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella, Agora or Warwick fabric, with optional blackout lining. Sunbrella and Agora porch curtains are made in 2–3 weeks with free US shipping.
A porch gets the hardest light of the day: low morning or evening sun straight under the roof. Curtains between the columns cut that glare, give you privacy from the street and soften a screened porch so it feels finished.
Ideas by porch type
- Covered front porch: one panel at each column, tied back most of the time and drawn for evening sun or privacy.
- Screened porch: hang panels inside the screen on a rod across each bay. Sunbrella sheers soften the screen and keep the breeze.
- Sleeping porch: blackout-lined solids keep early light out.
- Sunroom or three-season room: lighter solids or sheers that still look good from inside.
Measuring a porch for curtains
- Measure each opening between columns separately; porches are rarely evenly spaced.
- Plan panels that together cover 1.5–2× each opening.
- Measure from the top of the rod to the porch floor at both ends, and order about ½–1″ shorter.
Our curtain size calculator does the fullness maths for you.
Fabrics
- Sunbrella: 155 solids and stripes plus 15 sheers.
- Agora: 89 colours, about 25% below Sunbrella.
- Warwick Outdoor: 200 plains, stripes and prints (pre-order).
Questions about porch curtains
Do porch curtains need to be outdoor fabric?
Yes. Even under a roof, a porch gets sun, damp air and blowing rain. Indoor fabric fades and mildews quickly; solution-dyed outdoor fabric doesn't.
How do you hang curtains on a porch?
Mount a rod or cable across the top of each opening, just under the beam or ceiling, and use tab top, back tab or rod pocket panels. Add tiebacks to the columns.
What colour porch curtains look best?
Whites and naturals look clean against most houses and keep the porch bright. Pick up a trim or shutter colour for something bolder, and order swatches to check them in your light.
Can I add privacy without losing light?
Sunbrella sheers blur the view from outside during the day while letting light through. For night privacy, use a lined solid.
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