OUTSIDE INTERESTS
Jenny Brown, national marketing manager of Luxaflex Window Fashions, offers these tips on what to consider when you’re looking at awnings:
+ Match the style of your home
“Contemporary awnings look fantastic on the modern home, but a more traditional style could work best if you have an older home.”
+ Make colour work hard
“Awnings tend to be coordinated to match the home’s exterior. Beyond fabrics, powdercoating ensures your awning hardware also blends seamlessly into the building’s facade.”
+ How much space do you have?
“Straight-drop awnings, which fall directly from the roofline to shield windows and doors, are a sleek, space-savvy solution for windows and doors that require shading. Folding-arm awnings are ideal for courtyards and terraces with an outdoor entertaining area.”