3 Ways to Enjoy Your Patio with Motorized Screens and Shades

The term "Florida Room" may no longer be in vogue, but that doesn't mean those spaces are no longer popular. To the contrary, most people in the Florida Panhandle are here for the year-round outdoor living possibilities. It doesn't matter if it's called a Florida room, sunroom, patio, garden room, or whatever – it's a space to enjoy the mild weather in your Santa Rosa beach home. 

But there’s a modern take on the Florida Room. With motorized patio screens, you can customize your outdoor space for maximum comfort. Read on for three ways to get more out of your Florida outdoor spaces. 

SEE ALSO: Why Motorized Outdoor Shades are Perfect for Florida

The Screened Patio

As anyone knows, Florida has bugs. Screened porches and patios are incredibly popular for that reason. If there are any disadvantages to screened patios, it's that they might detract a bit from the light, the view and the breeze when you want the maximum. With motorized patio screens, you can have the best of both worlds. In the relatively bug-free cooler seasons, you can open up your patio to enjoy all the sun, air, and view you want. If it's a buggy day, you can lower your screens and create a more comfortable environment. If you want to tame the wind, cable guides can keep your screens in place and take the bite out of the wind for a comfortable outdoor dining experience. 

The Sun Blocker

The Florida sun is strong in all seasons. Whether it's the heat in summer or a break from glare, shade on your patio is a requirement. When the sun angles get uncomfortable, the touch of a button can lower outdoor screens to block or control it. So you needn't worry about that Western exposure anymore! With motorized patio shades and screens, you can choose from various materials and transparency options to filter the sun.

Easy Automation

One of the best features of motorized outdoor screens is the ease of control. While you can go with manual remote controls that raise and lower them with wireless radio signals, it’s even better when you team them up with a home automation system. Our motorized shade partner Draper has taken their well-known expertise in motorized solutions in projectors, screens, and mounts to their outdoor shading solutions, making them work seamlessly with smart home systems like Control4. Want to create a different outdoor environment? One preprogrammed scene on Control4 can lower shades, turn on pool and patio lights, turn on ceiling fans, and even light a fire pit. Winter or summer, create the ambiance you want with the touch of a single button. 

Customize your Florida Room for any season with automated, motorized outdoor shades and scenes. We're local, right here in your Santa Rosa Beach backyard! Reach out to us or click the chat below to connect with us right away –  we're local, right here in your Santa Rosa Beach backyard! We would love to help you.