Curtains aren't just for indoor windows, anymore! BedBathStore.com outdoor curtains are a stylish and timeless addition to a pergola, cabana or porch. They are less expensive than permanent porch shades or blinds, and they bring greater flexibility to your decorating style. Use outdoor curtains to shade a deck or porch from the sun and transform an unused space into an outdoor living room - and take the sweltering summer heat down a notch.

Outdoor curtains add the perfect finishing touch to your porch or outdoor space. Select a thicker fabric to create a privacy screen for your hot tub or pool and block the summer heat on your deck. Or use thick curtains to hide unsightly yard areas and block off outdoor storage space. Stash the kids' toys and your gardening tools behind them and no one at your BBQ will ever know!

Available in a variety of colorful fabrics and prints, outdoor curtains are the ideal way to turn an under-utilized area into an inviting private retreat. A touch of soft, billowy elegance will upgrade your porch and help create your own shady retreat. The BedBathStore.com Gazebo Solid and Stripe Grommet Top Indoor Outdoor Curtain Panels by Commonwealth will make you feel like you're living at the beach -- even if you're miles from the nearest shoreline.

When selecting outdoor curtains, be sure to choose an option that is made from a durable, outdoor fabric. Rip nylon, like the material found in outdoor banners and flags, is a popular fabric choice that will resist tearing and fraying and stand up to strong winds. It's also UV resistant and water repellant, so you won't have to deal with unsightly mold or mildew. To protect your porch furniture, select a fabric such as an all-weather knit that will block up to 90% of the sun's UV rays. Muslin or other sheer fabrics, like the BedBathStore.com Escape Sheer and Stripe Grommet Top Indoor/Outdoor Curtain Panels by Commonwealth, dry quickly while allowing a cool breeze and sunlight to pass through. You'll love the way they blow gently in the breeze and invite you to sit down and enjoy your wonderful new space.

There are a variety of ways to hang your outdoor porch curtains. Attach your curtains directly to the porch, or use Velcro tabs and grommets to easily move them out of the way when not in use. The BedBathStore.com Escape Reversible Velcro Tab Top Indoor-Outdoor Curtain Panels by Commonwealth features a tabbed top that's easy to hang. You can also affix a tension rod between two porch beams, or use a joiner to attach several rods and cover wide spaces.