4 Ways to Spruce Up Your Back Patio for Summer

Summertime is for special backyard moments like barbecuing dinner, hosting game nights with friends, and supervising your kids as they play. Making your back patio summer-ready is easy and fun, but it’ll take some research, preparations, and a little hard work.

At Designing Windows, we specialize in premium window treatments from Hunter Douglas for sliding glass door blinds and shades, including vertical blinds, near Ocean City, Maryland. We can't wait to help you explore some porch blinds ideas and more. Here are some of our team’s favorite ways to prepare your patio for summer:

Consider shades or blinds for your screened-in porch or sliding glass door. Blinds and shades encourage light control and privacy while providing a view into the yard. These features mean you can watch your kids or enjoy natural light without glare while you work. They also add style, help with temperature control, and provide security at night by keeping others from being able to see inside.

Some of our favorite Hunter Douglas blinds for your home’s windows leading out to your screened-in porches include:

• EverWood® Faux Wood Blinds.
• Modern Precious Metals® Mini Blinds.
• Vertical Solutions® Vertical Blinds.

Here are some ideas for the best Hunter Douglas sliding glass door blinds and shades you can use for the space that leads out to your back patio:



• Somner® Vertical Blinds.
• Luminette® Sheer Panels.
• Designer Solar Shades.

Flowers and greenery provide texture, color, and a calming atmosphere. Consider a raised garden bed or DIY flowerpots that add color and personality, in which you can grow herbs, spices, or flowers.

If it’s been many years since you’ve purchased new outdoor furniture, this is the year to go all out and refresh your entire space. Alternatively, you can give it a new life with a coat of paint or stain and cushions.

Getting new patio décor is a fun way to give your back patio a new vibe. You can use your patio décor and furniture to create separate sections, like dining and lounge areas. Some decorative items you can add include:

• Hanging lights.
• Outdoor rugs.
• Plant lattices.
• Drink stands or pushcarts with refreshing beverages.

These few simple changes can create an inviting space, especially by adding high-quality window treatments to your sliding doors and windows overlooking your screened-in porch. At Designing Windows in Ocean City, MD, we can help you find the proper Hunter Douglas window coverings for the perfect balance of light and privacy you’ll appreciate.

Request a consultation online, call (410) 524-8909, or visit our Ocean City, Maryland showroom to learn more. We proudly serve Ocean City, Ocean Pines, and Salisbury, Maryland; Fenwick Island, Dagsboro, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, Selbyville, Dewey Beach, and Lewes, Delaware; and Southern Virginia, including Chincoteague, VA. We can’t wait to help you make your dream vision a reality.