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Making the Most of Queensland Weather: Outdoor Blinds for Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

A two-story house with white siding features a retractable gray outdoor shade on the second-floor balcony and classic shutters on the windows. The sky is partly cloudy.

Brisbane is blessed with a subtropical climate, which means sunny days and mild winters perfect for enjoying the outdoors. However, the elements can make truly experiencing open-air living a challenge. This is where incorporating outdoor blinds can work wonders!

Outdoor blinds allow you to comfortably extend your interiors outwards. With weather-resistant fabrics that can shield from sun, wind and rain, outdoor blinds enable creating multifunctional alfresco zones tailored to your lifestyle. Keep reading to understand the immense livability benefits you can unlock in your Brisbane home with this versatile shading system.

Blocking Sun While Retaining Views


Brisbane registers over 140 sunny days annually. While sunshine powers fun times outdoors, intense UV radiation can cause heat discomfort and even skin damage during peak hours. Outdoor blinds offer the ideal solution by effectively blocking sunlight while still letting you enjoy open views.

Strategically fitted along deck edges, pergolas or verandahs, the external screens prevent direct rays but don’t obstruct sightlines. Outdoor blinds folded up also give you the flexibility to control sun protection. Enjoy complete exposure when outdoors, then simply unroll blinds to instantly introduce shade and cooling airflow on hot afternoons. This gives you the best of both worlds!

Shielding from Rain and Wind


While mostly sun-kissed, Brisbane also sees a fair share of moisture courtesy south-blowing winds. Protecting outdoor seating spaces from impromptu showers is vital for comfort. Water-resistant external blind fabrics act as excellent barriers against rainfall. This keeps furniture and flooring from getting drenched so you can resume fun without hassle post rain.

The screens also buffer cold breezes and strong winds that become especially biting in winter. Outdoor living zones stay pleasantly still and cozy behind this veritable windshield. You’ll be thankful for the protection during those chilly southerlies.

Enabling Year-Round Alfresco Enjoyment


Outdoor blinds truly help maximize the use of alfresco areas by making them more habitable year-round. Their weather protection and insulation qualities take the “season” out of outdoor living.

Come rain or shine, roll out or retract blinds to instantly adapt for the setting. Enjoy your outdoor kitchen for Christmas lunch just as comfortably as that balmy evening barbecue in January! With flexibility to Seal against elements when required while opening up space during pleasant weather, retractable outdoor blinds expand functional living beyond interior walls.

Stylish and Customizable Aesthetics


While being hardy and weather-defying, outdoor blinds also happen to be incredibly fashionable. Made from quality fabrics like acrylic canvas, you can choose from clean minimalist shades or vibrant solids and stripes to complement your home’s façade and garden style.

Outdoor blinds can be further enhanced with aluminum battens along edges and laser cut privacy screens built into the hems for elevated design appeal. Tailor blinds to completely match or creatively contrast indoor color schemes. Custom sizing for perfect patio fits also guarantees seamless extensions to your living zones.

Durability and Easy Maintenance


Specially engineered for external use, the high-grade materials used in modern outdoor blinds promote longevity despite harsh elements. Fabrics boast properties like colorfastness, rot-resistance and water repellency for long-lasting performance across years.

The external screens just need an occasional rinse with mild detergent and garden hose to keep them looking crisp. Far easier to clean than indoor window treatments! When not in use, blinds can be retracted and stashed away neatly to prevent fabric damage. This durability, paired with easy maintenance ensures the screens sustain quality for the longest possible period.

Working with Local Experts for a Flawless Finish

To benefit fully from the transformative potential of outdoor blinds, have them designed and custom-fitted by specialists like QLD Shade. As trusted local Brisbane suppliers with decades of experience, they will carefully evaluate your outdoor space, suggest suitable styles and take exact measurements for a picture-perfect finish.

This guarantees your outdoor blinds complement home architecture while fulfilling functional needs like UV and weather defense flawlessly. Expert guidance also ensures optimal fabric selection suited to local conditions. QLD Shade’s customization expertise delivers long-lasting, low-maintenance outdoor blinds crafted to help you entertain and relax on your deck or patio all year through without hassle!

Investing in tailor-made outdoor screens is truly worth it to provide your Brisbane home with multifunctional external areas usable through seasons. You can look forward to many more exciting moments outdoors once you eliminate the inconveniences of harsh sunlight and pesky weather with this versatile outdoor addition!

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Chris Petersen
23rd September 2024

Thanks to Qld Shade for promptly coming to fix the mechanism on the blind that was preventing it from tightening. The guys replaced it and the blind is working perfectly again. They were very professional and phoned to inform me of their expected arrival time, they very quickly did the replacement on the broken part and left the area as they found it. Many thanks for such good service.

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Peter Carter
20th September 2024

I had the side of the carport done - 2 x 4m. Very happy with the service & the product. Looks great & functions well and protect my Ford Wildtrak from the eastern sun. Thank you.

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Eman Elsayed
9th September 2024

Thanks for the great job it make sour back Patio a very useable area, reduces the wind and gives us some privacy from the Golf Course. I highly recommend QLD Shade if you need outdoor blinds, awnings or Shutters, they deserve it :)

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Amr Gad
9th September 2024

The Best Outdoor Blinds, Awnings & Shutters in Brisbane

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jim geoff
6th September 2024

These guys were awesome definitely recommend

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Kerri Reynolds
5th September 2024

Service is second none with no issue too big or small. Spoke with Ben today about remote control problems we are having and someone will be on site tomorrow to sort it for us. Amazing quality product backed up by exceptional after care service.

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Courtney Smith
5th September 2024
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Renee Claridge (NC)
21st August 2024

We are loving our new blinds, thanks Qld Shade!

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Kim Lincoln
19th August 2024

Just had my blinds installed. WOW!! So amazing. The blinds block the hot QLD afternoon sun we get across the back of our house, yet, we can still see out onto the water. They will be fabulous to keep the wind out and the warm in on a colder evening too. So happy with Qld Shade and would highly recommend them 😊 Kim - Newport QLD

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kelly campbell
18th August 2024
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B K Riley
16th August 2024

Ben and the team have been extremely professional and by far the cheapest and quickest installers in south east Queensland highly recommend them for your outdoor blinds

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Travis Matthews
16th August 2024

"I had a fantastic experience with Ben from Qld Shade. The service was outstanding, and the installation was completed promptly and professionally. Ben's attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stand out. I highly recommend Qld Shade for anyone in need of reliable and efficient shade solutions!"

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Shelley Nolan
16th August 2024

Ben and QLD shade do not disappoint! Great service and I can now use my back area thanks to Ben!

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Edward Hozynka
29th July 2024

Blinds installed on my front veranda some time back. Ben was fantastic to deal with & always responded to questions straight away through out the process. Have had some broken gear winders and he has promptly arranged for them to be rectified. I will/have recommend/ed this company to all my family and friends.

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James Greensill
18th July 2024

An excellent team, easy to engage with, friendly and helpful. Repeat customer!

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Kayla Taka
15th July 2024

I recently had the pleasure of working with QLD Shade, a family-owned business in Brisbane, specializing in external blinds and awnings. Our project involved installing interior plantation shutters, and I can't speak highly enough of their exceptional service and quality. From the outset, the team at QLD Shade demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Owner Ben personally visited our property to ensure everything was measured accurately and understood our needs perfectly. The communication throughout the process was seamless, thanks to Courtney and the admin team, who kept us updated every step of the way. On installation day, Ash arrived to prep the house, followed by two more installers who tackled the massive job of fitting shutters into eight rooms! They completed the work in just one day, displaying impressive efficiency and professionalism. Despite my busy schedule working from home, the team was incredibly respectful and accommodating, navigating around my meetings with ease. The quality of the plantation shutters has significantly enhanced the aesthetics and value of our home. The craftsmanship is evident, and the shutters not only look fantastic but also function perfectly. QLD Shade’s dedication to customer satisfaction is truly commendable. Their friendly product advice, reliable service, and top-notch installation team made this experience outstanding. I wholeheartedly recommend QLD Shade for anyone in need of high-quality blinds and shutters. Thank you, QLD Shade team, for your hard work and excellent suggestions!

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Hanny Yasaputra
12th July 2024

Excellent Product Material - We as church community feels blessed when we ordered through QLD Shade. Great decision.

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Eric v
7th July 2024

Qld Shade installed 5 motorised blinds on our upper deck which effectively screen the western sun as well as rain. We're very happy with the final result. Great people to negotiate with.

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Marshall Ross
5th July 2024

We had a large, motorised blind installed and the whole process was handled very well, and we are very happy with the result.

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Megan Smith
2nd July 2024

We are very happy with our new zipscreen blinds. From the initial quote to installation was a quick turnaround and the service we received was very knowledgeable and professional.Thank you to the whole team.

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Paul Berg
23rd June 2024

Great product and installation was fast and tidy. Nice!

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Ashley Calluy
28th May 2024
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Chris
3rd April 2024

Excellent product and service Installers were prompt, very quick and left out outdoor area spotless. Very happy from the quote through to final install Thank you Chris and Donna

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Kirsty O'Callaghan
14th February 2024

We had pull-down blinds installed in our outdoor space a few years back, and recently, we decided to add outdoor blinds to our back windows. From the initial quote to the final installation, the entire process was seamless. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of both the service and the product. I highly recommend Ben, Courtney, and the entire team at Qld Shade. Thank you for a job well done! :)

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Ken Stark
2nd February 2024

I’d like to thank you Ben and QLD Shades for the awesome shades that you supplied and a big thank you to Ash and Jimmy for an outstanding installation today. Would highly recommend the company. Many thanks

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Clive Gaunt
2nd November 2023

Ash, Jimmy and the business went above and beyond. I am very happy with the result. I can highly recommend QLD shade.

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Nguyễn Mai Hương
15th September 2023

Amazing service. The guys go above and beyond to make sure the installation is perfect and customer is satisfied with the result.

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Jenny Fleming
11th August 2023

We have had an external, motorised blind installed by QLD Shade.What an awesome company QLD Shade is to do business with and priced so much better than some other companies in the business. Very professional, efficient, and on time with no hidden charges. Measured on July 12 by Ben, fitted on Aug 1, and the 'V' at the top was done on Aug 11, both done by Ash. That is an impressive turnaround time. The product is quality (the screens are made locally near Redcliffe, which is a bonus) and it does just we wanted - to block out the sun's heat and glare, but still allow light and ventilation. I would highly recommend the company and the team.

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Paul Ingerton
10th August 2023

We recently had 3 outdoor blinds installed on our front deck and i am very happy with the product and service provided by Qld Shade. From the quote to installation i found them very professional. Ben gave excellent advice regards best blinds to purchase and Ash did a great job with installation. I must admit i was slightly perturbed having to pay full cost prior to installation, however Kim in the office put my mind at ease, and, in retrospect i now understand the risk small businesses also take. I highly recommend these guys.

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Roy Jones
7th August 2023

I had a deck built a year ago it was 15mts x 3mts and we decided to put outside blinds all around and QLD Shade was the best quote, the technician completed the work in around five hrs and what a fantastic job he done with very little mess, I would certainly recommend this company to anyone. Roy Jones.

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Sunny Olak
15th April 2023

We have just had our electric outdoor blinds installed by Qld Shade. They have done an outstanding job. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. The installers Ash and his assistant were very professional. I’d highly recommend Ben, Kym and the Qld Shade Team. Thanks guys. We are very happy with our new blinds and the newly created living space.

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Sandhu Parminder
4th April 2023

Qld shades are amazing We are very happy with the product and the cost is very reasonable. Highly recommend

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Catherine Albers
2nd February 2023

Great product. Obtaining a quote was easy, and installation was very professional. Awnings are to cut down sun on deck, and they will do the job well. They also look great.

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Bianca Reynolds
5th December 2022

Installed blinds on my deck. Ben was fantastic to deal with & always responded to my questions straight away through out the process. I will recommend this company to all my family and friends.

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Michael Connellan
5th December 2022

Highly recommend the boys did a great job from start to finish

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Cameron Hersant
12th September 2022

Excellent service, advice and installation. Couldn’t be happier.

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Valerie Simpson
16th May 2022

We are very happy with our new roller shade blinds. All staff involved were very professional and friendly. They know there product and explained everything to us, excellent service. I would recommend them, one very happy customer.

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Rod Wheeler
9th March 2022

Had Ben visit to fix up a competitors spring on my roll down screen, not only was he helpful but he was reliable friendly, courteous and ultra professional, my only mistake was that I used the other company, (Stratco) in the first place and have found there after sales is appalling . I would recommend Qld shade/outdoor blinds/shutters Brisbane with the highest regard.

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Teresa C
25th September 2021

QLD Shade are a fantastic company with great staff and products. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I am so incredibly happy with my shade products and installation. The sales team, office staff and installers are professional, friendly and courteous. The products are great and the after care for the shades is second to none. You can't go past these guys for a great, reliable and very well priced product. Highly recommended!

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Roger Keighley
31st August 2021

Great job on time and on budget. The team at QLD Shade really know their business HIGHLY Recommend .

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Lan Huang
10th June 2021

We had our outdoor blinds installed yesterday. It looks very smart and easy to operate. Great quality 👍🏻. The service was great and the staff did an amazing job installing our blinds! I would highly recommend getting your outdoor blinds done by QLD Shade.

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Lisa Robilliard
8th June 2021

These guys are amazing!! They just fixed a loose screw which prevented my blind from working properly. It was 5-6 years since they first installed the blind, but still no charge! That’s the longest warranty I’ve ever had! Highly recommended!!

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Cara McDonald
26th May 2021

Very professional, great product, price and service. We are very happy.

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Taylah Beedham
3rd October 2020

Seamless experience would highly recommended.

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S Tyler
14th September 2020

Good price and delivered on everything that was promised.

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shawn campbell
14th September 2020

Great service. Great blinds.

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Fang Wu
1st September 2020

Got VIP services from Ben and Jason! Great work! I would recommend them to everyone I know.

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jennifer goh
28th July 2020

We just had our blinds installed internally. We are very happy with the product and the cost is very reasonable. Qld Shade service from the team was so professional and yet they were very friendly and helpful. Our home and our children's homes had external blinds, internal blinds and balcony shades all done by Qld Shade. We are all very happy with the blinds.

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Joan Martinuzzi
17th July 2020

From the first contact to the finished product the owner and his staff members have been very polite, friendly and helpful. The admin team were quick to reply to queries and I was under no pressure to sign up on the spot. The free quote was given efficiently and I felt confident with the expert advice. The friendly installation team completed their job with precision. The screens add another dimension to my patio and provide shade and privacy. Visitors to my ground floor apartment are very impressed with the end product as well as the function and look. Thanks you, Ben and team at Queensland Shade.

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Zoë Pashley
16th June 2020