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How to create an outdoor living space with an awning

Written by Yvonne Keal

Product Management specialist

Written: 08/02/2021

Updated: 09/07/2024

Give your garden a glow up with our range of retractable awnings

Awnings are the go-to choice for garden living. As well as a selection of fabrics, heating and lighting, there’s a range of accessories and features to choose from so you can get the most out of your outdoor space all year round. Let’s show you.

 

Large dark green awning covering a patio

The family gathering

The design of your awning is just as important as your indoor furniture and décor. Whether you want a contemporary look for your garden or a bright and colourful awning that will create the perfect play space for the kids, our range of plain and striped fabrics includes something to suit all styles and tastes.

With a scalloped hem this awning maintains the classic feel of the property, while the grey fabric adds a modern twist, creating the ideal space to host a family meal with all the shade and style you could need. 

 

 

The outdoor office

Many of us work indoors for hours every single day, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for embracing our natural surroundings. However, there are lots of benefits we can get from being out in the open air.

An awning allows you to think of your garden as an extra room of your house and create the ideal setting for outdoor working. With intelligent weather technology your awning will automatically open when the sun shines, providing a shaded, cool area so that you can continue to work easily without screen glare disrupting your flow.

Mo Hussen - Hillarys customer and popular interior design enthusiast. Follow Mo on Instagram @mo.and.the.jungle.shelf
The awning has given us an extra room - it's the first place I come to in the morning to work. In the evening as the sun is going down I like to just adjust the awning so I'm still able to enjoy the afternoon sun.
Mo Hussen - Hillarys customer and popular interior design enthusiast. Follow Mo on Instagram @mo.and.the.jungle.shelf

The perfect playdate

A safe, shaded area for the kids to play while you catch up with friends, an awning is the perfect way to enjoy your garden this summer. 

With a choice of cassette colours, you can create a seamless transition from your indoor to outdoor space with ease.

By matching the cassette with the grey frames of the doors and windows, this awning creates a contemporary look, perfectly matching the style of the house.

 

Beige and green striped awnings installed on a wall with patio doors. Garden table and chairs are placed under awnings

The charming country cottage

Creating the perfect setting for afternoon tea or brunch with friends, this muted green striped awning is the ideal shade solution on bright, sunny days.

With the doors and window frames of this country cottage painted in a similar tone of pastel green, the awning blends seamlessly with the décor of the property.

While the striped design of the fabric maintains a traditional feel, the straight hem gives a more contemporary finish, creating a natural, easy outdoor setting for hosting guests. 

Garden Awning in Verona Rouge fabric extended over garden patio in the evening

The Moroccan makeover

Transform your garden into your very own exotic escape this summer, with a bold and vibrant coloured awning. A grown-up space to enjoy evening drinks with friends or a shelter for guests to graze on delicious treats throughout the night, this awning will bring a Moroccan style feel to your outdoor area.

Choose integrated lighting and heating features and you'll be able to keep everyone warm and comfortable late into the evening.

 

 

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