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Awnings are a simple yet practical solution for providing shade and shelter from the unpredictable weather conditions in the UK, both for residential or commercial properties.

In addition to their practical benefits, awnings can also enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property. 

In this guide, we’ll be explaining all you need to know about the various types of awnings available on the market as well as their applications, helping you to make the perfect choice for your needs.

Awnings for Homes

Awnings make a wonderful addition to any home, delivering protection from the sun and shelter from the rain so you can enjoy your garden all year round. What’s more, awnings bring a touch of elegance, helping you to enhance the visual appeal of your home.

At Aspiration Blinds, we offer an assortment of styles and designs to suit your personal taste.

Patio Awnings

Designed to cover your garden’s patio or decking area, patio awnings are an excellent means of expanding your home’s living area.

They offer a sheltered and shaded space that’s perfect for hosting barbecues, parties or simply lounging outside while staying protected from the sun’s rays or light rainfall.

Conservatory Awnings

If you are seeking a practical, yet attractive solution for managing light and temperature control in your home’s conservatory, then conservatory awnings may be the perfect solution for you.

Although conservatories are one of the brightest areas of the home, many homeowners neglect their conservatories during the warmer months due to insufficient protection from the sun’s hot rays.

Additionally, during winter, conservatories can become chilly as they often lack proper thermal insulation.

Thankfully, with the installation of a retractable conservatory awning, you can regulate the amount of light and heat entering your conservatory.

These awnings act as a filter, minimising the harsh rays during summer and retaining heat during winter, so you can appreciate your conservatory all year round.

Balcony Awnings

Balconies are a stunning feature for any home, giving you a place to sit and enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. However, without any shade, sitting on a balcony can quickly become uncomfortable due to the sun’s hot rays.

Fortunately, with a balcony awning attached to your overhangs, eaves, or soffits you can maximise shade and privacy, while also improving the aesthetic of your balcony.

Veranda Awnings

Verandas consist of a solid roof covering, mounted onto your wall and supported by a sturdy frame.

By creating a designated area in your garden to relax, veranda awnings allow you to host parties, unwind and enjoy al-fresco dining throughout the year.

Veranda awnings are constructed onto your property with brackets fixated onto your exterior wall. This helps to make them more resistant to wind and better protected against harsh weather compared to traditional patio verandas.

Awnings for Businesses 

By offering a sheltered area for customers and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your property, commercial awnings can elevate your business’s curb appeal and make it more inviting to potential customers.

At Aspiration Blinds, we offer a variety of awning styles to suit your preferences, with the option to customise them with your own branding to help your business stand out.

Common applications for commercial awnings include:

• Beer gardens
• Outdoor dining areas
• Cafés
• Shop fronts
• Smoking areas

Which Awning Style is Right for My Business?

The best awning style for your business depends on your business’ individual needs. For example, if you are a greengrocer, you may be looking for something to provide shade for your fruit and veg on display outside your shop.

In this case, a typical retractable awning would be the perfect solution, giving you the ability to extend and retract the awning as required.

On the other hand, if you own a cafe with a small outdoor seating area, a veranda awning would be a more suitable option. Built on your business’ property with sturdy beams, veranda awnings provide better wind stability and protection from wet weather conditions compared with regular awnings.

This means customers can enjoy sitting outside, enjoying their food and drinks while being sheltered from the rain and protected from the sun’s harsh rays.

No matter what your business does, at Aspiration Blinds, we can help you to choose the perfect awning solution for your needs.

Awnings at Aspiration Blinds

At Aspiration Blinds, we are proud to offer beautiful yet functional awnings suitable for your home or business. 

Our awnings are designed with user-friendliness in mind, featuring manual or fully automated options.

Aspiration Blinds has over 200 different UV stable fabrics to choose from and our entire product range is designed and finished to the highest standards, ensuring durability for years to come.
Our team is available to advise you on all aspects of the installation process, including the selection of the appropriate awning type, design, and additional features. Book your free home visit today, or contact us to learn more.