West Elm Sells The Chicest Outdoor Curtains Made From Sunbrella Fabric

a covered outdoor patio with a wooden dining table and chairs overlooking a scenic view — (Image credit: Clive Nichols Photography. Design: Mashamba)

Since the beginning of the summer, it's been my goal to transform my patio into a picture-perfect, secluded oasis that feels like a 5-star resort in my own backyard. For the most part, I've been successful in choosing the right furniture and decor to nail the look. But there's one aspect of this transformation that I've been struggling with the most, and that's privacy.

Unfortunately, I don't live on a 100-acre plot of land with no neighbors in sight, so I've been tirelessly searching for the best garden privacy ideas to shield my space. While standard privacy screens are a practical solution in this scenario (a choice that would've had my patio finished months ago), I've had my eyes set on something softer that would provide shade and give my patio a relaxed, Mediterranean feel: outdoor curtains.

Effortless in style, free-flowing, tasteful when tied up, and just as chic when let loose, outdoor curtains are one of the most elegant ways to bring shade and privacy to a porch, patio, or any covered outdoor space. And though it's taken me some time to find the right style for my patio (I only want the best), I've finally narrowed my selection down to West Elm's assortment of outdoor curtains.

a Sunbrella outdoor curtain — Curtains yield such an effortlessly elegant look outdoors. After finding the curtain of your choosing, complete the look with an outdoor curtain rod, like this antique bronze one from Pottery Barn.

West Elm offers 15 outdoor curtain styles – some striped, some solid, some with grommets, and others with hidden pull pockets. Differences aside, all of them are made with the same material – Sunbrella's performance outdoor fabric. This durable, long-lasting, stain- and UV-resistant fabric is a top choice for outdoor furniture, so it only makes sense that it's equally as desirable for outdoor curtains, too.

Bring any one of these outdoor curtains into your scheme, and voila – instant privacy and deliciously cool shade in the most stylish way possible. They are also great for keeping bugs away too.

Shop Outdoor Curtains from West Elm

classic

West Elm

Sunbrella® Grommet Cast Performance Curtain, Pumice

Simple, crisp, clean – you can't go wrong with a white outdoor curtain. This one has a subtle grain to its coloring, yielding a soft, off-white look. Its material is thick enough to block out neighbors but thin enough to let subtle light through.

natural look

West Elm

Sunbrella® Exhale Grommet Performance Curtain

If you're looking for an outdoor curtain that can tastefully complement the natural environment around you, here's your pick. Its sage green color is charming and tasteful – not too bold, but not too boring, either.

subtle stripe

West Elm

Sunbrella® Shore Performance Curtain

This outdoor curtain features a subtle stripe pattern that can invite a level of visual interest to your patio. I love that the color pairing of off-white and soft beige isn't too pronounced. This curtain will stylize your patio without going overboard.

grounded

West Elm

Sunbrella® Marvel Performance Curtain

An outdoor curtain of this color will gracefully blend into the background – providing privacy and shade without becoming the main attraction of your outdoor space. This style features hidden pull pockets at the top, creating a clean and seamless look.

resort style

West Elm

Sunbrella® Mason Grommet Performance Curtain

If you're like me and you want to transform your patio into a resort-inspired oasis, then this is the outdoor curtain for you. Its vibrant white and green stripe pattern makes this curtain look as if it belongs poolside at a resort in the South of France. Trés chic.

dramatic

West Elm

Sunbrella® Cast Performance Curtain

Bring some drama outdoors with this outdoor curtain. When closed, the dark and rich coloring of this curtain can create a cocooning effect within your patio. And when open, it'll elegantly drape to one side.

Conveniently, all of the above outdoor curtains from West Elm are made with either grommets or hidden pull pockets at the top – this way, you can decide which look you like better. Plus, each are sold either individually or in a set of two, and in multiple sizes as well, all depending on the needs of your outdoor space.

So, if you're looking to stylize your outdoor space with graceful, effortless elegance while adding privacy to your home at the same time, then consider these outdoor curtains the decor feature you need.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.