![White patterned screens add a decorative element to this house, as well act as a sunlight filter and a security screen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/decorative-patterned-screen-modern-house-exterior-100820-1043-01.jpg)
Decorative screens are one way that an architect can add interest to a house when renovating it. As part of a house renovation undertaken by Joao Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos, they decided to cover the rear of the home in white screens with a decorative pattern.
![Sliding patterned screens provide shade, security, and a decorative element to this house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/decorative-patterned-screen-modern-house-exterior-100820-1043-06.jpg)
The series of sliding screens on both the ground floor and upper floor resemble patterns often found on traditional Portuguese tiles.
![Sliding screens with a decorative pattern open this house to the backyard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/decorative-patterned-screen-modern-house-exterior-100820-1043-05.jpg)
Apart from being decorative, the screens also allow sunlight to filter into the home, and also provide additional security.
![Sliding patterned screens add a decorative element to this house, as well act as a sunlight filter and a security screen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/decorative-patterned-screen-modern-house-exterior-100820-1043-03.jpg)