Straight drop and track guided outdoor blinds, cafe blinds and awnings, measured and fitted across Sydney. Free measure and quote, with no pressure to buy. Blind Inspiration makes outdoor blinds and awnings to measure for Sydney patios, alfresco areas, pergolas and balconies, and you can book a free measure and quote. Choose from straight drop, track guided or cafe style outdoor blinds, folding arm awnings or window awnings. For outdoor blinds Sydney homes use to close in a space, or awnings Sydney homes use for shade, we measure on site, provide a written quote and handle the installation.
Choose outdoor blinds when you want to close in the sides of a covered area, and an awning when you want shade over an open area or a window.
Most outdoor areas sit empty for the same reasons. Afternoon sun turns the alfresco table into a hot plate, rain blows in under the roof, or a cold wind drives you inside.
On a balcony, it is often glare, heat and neighbours, with strata rules limiting what you can fix. Match your space to a product below.
| Your space or goal | What suits it | Why | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covered alfresco, patio or pergola you want to use in rain and cold | Track guided outdoor blinds in clear PVC | They close the open sides and hold the fabric in side guides | The track guided card below |
| Covered area with strong afternoon sun where you want airflow | Straight drop or track guided blinds in mesh | Mesh cuts glare and heat while air still moves through | The blind cards and fabric guide below |
| Open deck or patio with no roof | Folding arm awning | It projects from the wall with no posts and retracts when you do not need it | Our folding arm awnings page |
| Hot west or north facing window | Window awning or fixed guide blind | It shades the glass from the outside | The window awnings card below |
| Balcony in a strata building | Straight drop or track guided blind | Compact, but check your by-laws before choosing colour and fixing | The blind cards below |
Blinds under a roof give you weather protection by keeping rain and wind out of the sides. Awnings are shade products, so retract them in strong wind, and raise outdoor blinds too unless the manufacturer states otherwise.
Shading also cools the house. The Australian Government’s YourHome shading guide says effective shading “can block up to 90%” of the heat from direct sun on glass. If you would rather have a hard, louvred screen than fabric, see our aluminium plantation shutters.
Choose clear PVC to keep out wind and rain and keep the view; choose mesh to cut sun and glare while air still moves through. Clear outdoor blinds suit winter; mesh suits summer.
| Clear PVC | Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Rain and wind | Keeps rain out when closed | Lets rain and air through |
| View | See through, like a window | View out in daylight, reduced from outside |
| Sun and glare | Lets sun and heat in | Cuts glare and heat |
| Privacy | Low | Good by day |
| Suits | Winter use, wind and rain | Summer sun and west facing sides |
| Fabric range | Ask to see the clear PVC options at your measure | Ask to see the mesh colours at your measure |
We make three outdoor blind styles, set apart by how the fabric is held at the sides, and two awning families. Like
outdoor roller blinds, each blind rolls up out of the way when you want the space open.
A straight drop blind rolls straight down and is held at the base by clips or straps, with no side guides. It is the simplest, usually lowest cost style. These patio blinds suit sheltered spaces, not exposed, windy sides.
See straight drop awnings
Track guided blinds run in a zip guide, side channel or wire guide on each side, so the fabric cannot flap at the edges. They are the pergola blinds to choose against wind, rain and insects. The Ombra range offers Zip Guide and Zip Guide Extreme.
See the Ombra zip guide range
Cafe blinds are clear PVC blinds, usually rolled and fixed with a strap and buckle, that close in an outdoor dining or entertaining area while keeping the view. They make practical alfresco blinds for a covered table. Your consultant shows you the cafe blind options at your measure.
See the full outdoor blind range
A folding arm awning mounts on the wall and projects on arms that fold in and out, with no posts. It shades a deck or patio and can be operated by hand or motorised. Retract it in strong wind.
See folding arm awnings
A window awning is external shade for windows and openings that stops the sun before it reaches the glass. The Ombra range also includes exterior blinds that work as balcony blinds or verandah screens. See the range page for styles and colours.
See window awningsThe right outdoor blind or awning lets you use the space more of the year.
Clear PVC track guided blinds close in the sides against rain and cold wind, so the table gets used in winter too. Raise them in strong wind.
Mesh blinds and awnings shade the space or the glass from outside, before the heat gets in.
Clear PVC keeps the view in winter, and mesh lets air move through in summer. Awnings retract when you want open sky.
Sydney homeowners have used our outdoor blinds and awnings to take back patios, balconies and alfresco areas. Here is what they wrote on Google.
Every outdoor blind and awning job includes a free measure and written quote, a product made to your measurements, and installation
Outdoor blinds prices depend on width, drop, style, fabric and whether the blind is motorised. A measured quote is the only accurate figure, so every quote is written for your space and you know the price before you commit.
Five things move the price most:
If you are wondering how much do awnings cost, folding arm awnings are priced by width and projection.
| Product | Price guide | What sets the price | Motor option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight drop outdoor blind | Price on quote | Width, drop and fabric | Priced with your quote |
| Track guided outdoor blind (Zip Guide) | Price on quote | Width, drop, fabric and guides | Priced with your quote |
| Cafe blind (clear PVC) | Price on quote | Width, drop and fixings | Not applicable |
| Folding arm awning | Price on quote | Width and projection | Priced with your quote |
It takes four steps to go from booking to installation.
Book a free measure and quote online or on 1300 925 463.
A consultant checks the opening, fixing surface and exposure, shows you fabric and frame colours, and measures. You receive a written quote.
Your blinds or awning are made to your measurements, within the lead time confirmed in your quote.
The installer fits and tests the product, shows you how to use it and explains when to raise or retract it in wind.
Outdoor blinds and awnings can be motorised to run from a remote or a wall switch. Ask whether a wind sensor or sun sensor can be added to your product. See motorised outdoor blinds for the options, or our blind and awning motorisation page for the full range.
No outdoor blind is windproof, although many people assume otherwise. Track guided blinds hold firmest because the fabric is locked into side guides, but every outdoor blind has a limit. Raise them in strong wind.
Track guided blinds in clear PVC suit a patio or alfresco area that gets wind and rain. Choose mesh where the problem is sun and glare. Straight drop blinds suit sheltered spaces that do not take the full weather.
Yes, when they are closed and fitted in side guides. It is a misconception that they make the area fully waterproof, though. Heavy wind driven rain can still get in at gaps around the opening.
Brush off dust, then wash with mild soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse and let the fabric dry before rolling it up. Never use abrasives or solvents on clear PVC.
Yes. They can be motorised to run from a remote or wall switch, and sensors can be added to some products. Your consultant confirms the options for your blind. Read more about motorised outdoor blinds.
A motor adds to the price of the blind, and your written quote shows that cost. How much it adds to outdoor blinds cost depends on the size, style and any sensors. See motorised outdoor blinds for the options.
Your consultant confirms the lead time in your written quote, because it depends on the product, the size and the fabric you choose. Once they are made, we book a time to install them.
Your consultant sets out the warranty terms for the fabric, frame and motor of your product in writing with your quote. Ask about them at your measure, so you can weigh them up before you commit.
Yes. The measure and quote is free, with no obligation to buy and no pressure selling on the day. Book online with the form on this page or call 1300 925 463.
Yes, we measure and install outdoor blinds and awnings across Sydney. When you book, we confirm your address is inside our service area and arrange a time for your free measure and quote.
An awning is a fabric cover fixed to a wall or frame that shades a window, door or outdoor area, and it can be fixed or retractable. We supply two families: folding arm awnings for decks and patios, and window awnings.
Tell us about your outdoor area and we will book a free measure at a time that suits you. You get a written quote to think over, with no pressure to buy and no sales to wait for. Use the form below or contact us to book.
Submit the following form and our team will contact you.
Unlike our competitors, we do not advertise periodic sales. ‘Sales’ are designed to pressure customers to buy within a certain time period.
We at Blind Inspiration offer competitive pricing all year round that on average will be 20-30% cheaper than our competitors on ‘like for like’ products. Competitors sales pricing will normally put them on par with our 24/7 pricing.
If you are looking for an obligation free measure and quote for quality advice on quality products without feeling pressured and subsequently backed up by quality workmanship and installation, you need look no further than the team at Blind Inspiration.
