Heaters and fire pits can help keep your outdoor space warm, but what about keeping it cool? Umbrellas are one solution, but there is another—patio awnings! There are a lot of different options to choose from of course, so we’ve collected five patio awning ideas for you to consider.
Retractable awnings are some of the most common patio awnings, and for good reason! They’re incredibly useful and versatile as they can extend to block out harsh light and rain, then retract to allow the sun to shine through your windows and glass doors. Retractable awnings are available with manual and electric retracting systems for accessibility. The acrylic fabric is available in a variety of colors to suit your personal décor and taste and are user-friendly for your comfort.
If you know you always want your awning to be on full display, a non-retractable awning may be the right solution for you. These patio awnings provide all the same benefits as retractable awnings, protecting your space from elements like sun, rain, and UV rays while providing a stylish touch to your patio with various colors and patterns to suit your taste. Non-retractable patio awnings are permanently extended to keep your space and guests covered, come rain or shine.
Of course, there are always a variety of products on offer from Patio Products USA! If the above freestanding retractable awning doesn’t click with your patio awning ideas, you can also check out this stylish freestanding awning. The Flexy awning from FIM Manufacturing also has permanent base options if you know you want your awning to be set in a fixed location that isn’t attached to your structure! The canopies tilt both forward and backward to maximize your shade.
These patio awnings are similar to patio umbrellas but differ in a few key ways. Rather than have a central pole that holds up the umbrella, the support pole is at the edge of the shade to offer maximum use of the shaded space. Because of the off-center pole, these patio awnings can shade areas that umbrellas can't, like your pool or other spaces where an umbrella may not be able to fit easily due to the center pole. Umbrella Awnings are available with freestanding and permanent mounting options.
If you know you want to let in the sun but aren’t as wild about the rain and UV rays, door awnings may be for you. These patio awnings are installed directly above your door (or window!) to block out rain/moisture and harmful UV rays while allowing the sun to shine right through the clear polycarbonate that is virtually unbreakable. The PA Series from Advaning is also available in frosted and tinted options in case you do want to block out harsh light as well. These light-weight patio awnings add a sense of modern chic to your outdoor space.