Even though all of you want to relax and restore yourself during summer, not everyone wants to expose themselves to the sun’s harmful rays. Yes, summers could be refreshing, and you must be splendid with the idea of sitting on your porch and relaxing, but the idea of scorching heat can ruin your plans.
But don’t worry! You can permanently block the sun’s harmful rays by incorporating innovative pergolas, bifold screens, shutters, and other things that provide shade in your outdoor space. You can renovate your outdoor living space by including sun blockers to invite your friends into your outdoor space for parties or spend quality time.
Here are some stylish ways of assimilating sun blockers in your porch-
1) Palm Spring Umbrella-
Going back to the basics and exploring the retro look with vintage furniture and an umbrella on your porch is one of the conventional methods of blocking the sun and enjoying the shade. If you have a moderate-sized outdoor space, having an old-fashioned zig-zag umbrella standing high above the table with seating goes well.
If you have a great outdoor space with a swimming pool, fitting matching umbrellas near the pool loungers can prevent direct heat.
2) Adding Shade and Shelter with Pergolas-
If you are on a reasonable budget, then don’t step back from creating your innovative space that could be used for various purposes, from throwing outdoor summer parties to unwinding and relaxing. You can incorporate mural walls, a fireplace, water features, a dining area, an extended outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, custom cabinetry, a vegetable garden, and a modern cantilevered pergola with a slanting roof.
Besides creating a chic look, kiosks can provide shade for dining and during outdoor activities. Pergolas can be decorated with lights, climbers, and fences for the chilly evenings.
3) Colorful Awnings-
Awnings are set well for small outdoor spaces and roof terraces so that you can visualize the surrounding view without worrying about the sun overhead. A canvas fabric awning with a bright color that doesn’t allow the light to part in and retracts when not in use makes an excellent choice for the roof.
If you have awnings from your grandparents’ time, use them and incorporate them into pergolas, giving them a new dimension. On the contrary, contemporary shelters are softer, durable, and made up of more pliable and longer-lasting materials.
4) Install an Acrylic Sheet-
Another way of introducing shade is by fabricating a semi-permanent roofing structure into the metal and cladding with an acrylic sheet. Acrylic sheets are translucent, allowing the pass-through while eliminating the sun’s heat and protecting from rain. Acrylic sheets could be assimilated in any part of the house, such as balconies, rooftops, porches, etc. They are an excellent means of saving energy and cutting electricity bills since the natural light passing through is enough for the day.
