Our Victorian awnings are crafted using the same techniques that were applied by blind-makers in the 1800’s. Only this way can we guarantee that your shop or restaurant will be traditionally stylish and attractive.
Back in Victorian times, the main purpose of awnings was to shelter clients and shade the goods sold on the streets. Their design was, above all, functional and standard, i.e. they were retractable, fabricated from cotton, and finished with a scalloped edge. They were always roomy and extended over the side-walk, but they never overtook the architecture. As such, they were the main element of the façade.
Unfortunately, many of the principles have been forgotten and modern awnings are likely to diminish the character of the building. They are nothing but oversized boards displaying huge logos. At Shades Awnings we do our best to break this spell and keep the timeless charm of traditional Victorian awnings. We believe they are wonderfully versatile, and they can be the perfect solution for bars, restaurants, hotels and private houses.
All barrels and arms are made-to-measure in order to fit the space available for the building they are installed upon. As a client, you can choose what colour you want for your case and the front lath, and the fabric that will be the cover of your new awning.
Our Victorian awnings are carefully made in even the smallest detail, using traditional methods.
Thanks to that, we can guarantee that they are both extremely durable and stylish.
Technical details | |
| Case: | Hardwood |
| Arms: | Steel with cast ironmongery |
| Front bar: | Hardwood with water drainage grooving |
| Fabric: | 100’s of colour fabrics from top European suppliers |
| Operation: | Pull down operation using a custom hook set on an ash wood pole |
| Sizes Range: | Custom made projection: from 1m to 3.5m Width: from 1m to 6m in one piece |
Technical details | |
| Frame: | Aluminium frame and components in white as standard |
| Arms: | Aluminium arms with double springs and twin coated cables |
| Type: | Retractable, Waterproof, Electric |
| Front bar: | Designed with water gutter and elegant end caps |
| Aluminium hood: | Aluminium cover with side caps, in white finish as standard |
| Fabric: | 100’s of colour fabrics from top European suppliers |
| Operation: | Strong reliable motor with emergency manual override and remote control or manually operated |
| Light and wind Sensors: | Automatically protect your awning when wind detected or the sun’s intensity increases |
| Sizes Range: | Projection: arms available in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 &3.5 metre projection. Width: smallest awning size 2.5 metres and up to 6 metres in one piece. (We do assemble 7m awning on special request) |
Technical details | |
| Frame: | White aluminium frame components |
| Arms: | Aluminium, double springs, twin coated cables with LED lights |
| Type: | Retractable, Waterproof, Electric |
| Fabric: | Very broad selection of colours, provided by leading European companies |
| Operation: | Durable, effective motor with remote control |
| Light and wind Sensors: | Detect wind and sun intensity and autonomously adjust to conditions |
| Sizes Range: | Projection: arms come in a selection of 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 &3.5 metre projection. Width: From 3 to 6-metre awning units. |
Technical details | |
| Case: | Hardwood |
| Arms: | Aluminium, double springs, twin coated cables with LED lights |
| Type: | Retractable, Waterproof, Manual |
| Front bar: | Hardwood with water drainage grooving |
| Fabric: | Large selection of colours from reputable European brands |
| Operation: | Pull down operation using a custom hook set on an ash wood pole |
| Sizes Range: | Custom made projection: from 1m to 3.5m Width: from 1m to 6m per unit |
