These days with real estate it is important to make the most of the area on a property that is available. With suburban housing, the outdoor areas can be a huge space which is sometimes unused, when there is a lot of potential to transform the area into a selling highlight. An outdoor entertaining area, will allow property owners to have guests around when the weather is ideal.

If you really want to make the most of the outdoor area all year round then having cafe style clear blinds to allow for both an enclosed area or an open space when it suits. The great thing about having clear blinds is that they are completely retractable, which allows you to open the space up during warm times like in the spring and summer, whilst still being able to make use of the space in the colder months without having the weather impede on your entertaining area. The material used for the blinds is clear PVC which is strong enough to withstand a reasonable amount of weather. The zip tracks that extend up the side of each section allow you to easily pull the blinds up and down whenever you would like to without having to go to great effort. Manual roll up is recommended however cord and pulleys can be added if wanted. 

The result in having cafe style clear blinds in an outdoor can compliment the rest of the surroundings, rather than detracting from the look and feel. From a real estate sales perspective, it is important that the prospective buyers can visualise their lifestyle in the new house, and having an exceptional outdoor area where they can picture themselves having dinners and drinks while entertaining friends is a great way to achieve this. 

The clear blinds can be used in both small and large areas, and are often seen in cafe's where people wish to eat and drink out doors, but sometimes do not want rain and wind to detract from their experience. 

The importance of choosing quality over cheap

Sometimes it might seem like the best idea to always make purchasing decisions based on price alone. In the case of clear blinds this really isn't the case. Cheaper versions of the blinds have been known to warp in the hot sun, which will reduce the life span of the blinds. It really is important that the material used is thick enough to withstand the wind, rain and sun, to make sure that the blinds have the best chance of lasting for a long period of time. It is a classic example of choosing quality over price and saving money in the process as you won't need to replace the blinds on a regular basis if you choose to use a quality product.

Other Ideas for outdoor areas

• Outdoor table setting as a central focal point
• Outdoor kitchen for cooking up a feast for family and friends
• Leafy plants to help give a tropical feel
• Clear roofing sheets to allow for natural light