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How to Get Your Patio Ready for Summer

Enjoy the summer outdoors, soaking in the sun, splashing in the water, and relaxing in the shade. Shop window treatments in Providence at the Blind King, where we'll help you find the best patio door blinds and sun shades for your patio. We carry high-quality window treatments from top brands, so you have many fantastic options. Learn how to prepare your patio for summer with the right décor and window treatments.

A modern patio with a fireplace and outdoor furniture near Providence, Rhode Island (RI)

Step #1: Clean Up the Patio

Before you do anything else, it's time to clean!

  • Sweep up the debris, sticks, leaves, and dirt if it owns your patio in the last several months.
  • Remove any insects.
  • Pull out the patio furniture and wash it down.

Step #2: Refresh Your Patio Furniture

If you need to fix or update any furniture you pulled out, remove it. Don't keep around anything you no longer like. Either sell it or throw it out to make room (and money) for new things. Then, think about the patio furniture you want and how you'd arrange it. Some ideas are:

  • An outdoor table
  • Lounge chairs
  • Loveseat
  • Coffee table
  • Bar
  • Firepit

Step #3: Add Some Shade

To make your patio truly usable, you need shade so it's cool enough to enjoy on hot days. Consider outdoor awnings and canopies to create covered outdoor spaces. They keep the air outside cooler and prevent hot air from entering your home. A pergola or a table umbrella on your table can also help.

Step #4: Add Lighting and Atmosphere

Set your patio up so you can use it at night and during the day. Lanterns, outdoor chandeliers, torches, bulbs on a string, and candles can all be beautiful options for patio lighting, depending on how you plan to use them and the atmosphere you want to create. From there, add decorative items like:

  • Vases with flowers
  • Mini herb garden
  • Area rugs
  • Throw Pillows

Step #5: Select Window Treatments for Your Patio

Door blinds and outdoor sun shades for patios near Providence are essential. These allow you to keep a covered patio cool or add shade to an uncovered patio. They block UV rays, reduce glare, and enable you to keep your view, so you can keep an eye on things even if you're not on the patio.

Contact Us for Sun Shades for Patios Near Providence

Get your patio ready for summer early to enjoy the sun all season long. Blind King in Providence, Rhode Island, can help you keep your patio cool and shaded. Find patio door blinds that will let you keep your view. We carry window treatments from top brands and handle repairs so you can keep your shades, blinds, and shutters operating perfectly.

If you have any questions or are ready to set up your patio shades, call or fill out our online contact form. You can also visit our showroom (maybe). We proudly serve the greater Providence, Rhode Island area, including Barrington, Cranston, Narragansett, Middletown, Newport, Lincoln, Cumberland, Rhode Island; Boston, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, Massachusetts. Contact us to shop window treatments in Providence today!