10 amazing outdoor awnings for every home

At its core, the awning must be practical. In this case, practicality means that it provides shade from the sun, protection from precipitation, and it is easily manoeuvrable. This simple awning nails all the criteria, allowing for many family gatherings to take place at this lovely dining table on the patio.

While awnings are typically rather similar in shape, consisting of a pent roof style plane of canvas, designers and decorators have come up with some more unique options. For example, shade sail awnings are certainly increasing in popularity. They come in a variety of configurations like these triangular canvases that work together to create optimal shade over the sitting area.

Some awnings, like shade sails, don’t have to be adhered to the side of the home at all. This gives them more versatility and functionality for a variety different living situations. These homeowners are certainly getting more out of their lovely Mediterranean patio thanks to this strategically placed canvas awning, which is doing a superb job of blocking out the hot sun.

Of course, awnings can work in tandem to provide a stronger effect. These uniform white awnings allow people to enjoy time spent in this beautiful garden without frying. This simple design is retractable, too, so they don’t take away from the look of this home's exterior architecture.

So far, we’ve seen just how unique and versatile awnings can be. They don’t have to be limited to a specific style or position in your yard. For example, this bi-fold setup offers decorative reinforcement beneath a wooden veranda—it looks modern and rustic all at once.

Awnings on a home or in a backyard are definitely hard to miss. Therefore, you might as well embrace their aesthetic loudness by using them to bring life and colour to your home. In addition to providing a pretty solid patch of shade, this striking striped awning certainly makes statement on this white house.

With awnings it can be fun to play around with different materials in addition to shapes and colours. We love the look of this natural awning that was made of reeds. It creates a sturdy and shady shelter from the scorching heat beyond whilst still preserving the earthy vibes one gets from hanging out outdoors.

Alternatively, the conventional pinstripe awning will certainly conjure images of old European cafes in iconic cities. This charming urbanesque feel will certainly give your backyard some character. You can opt to decorate the rest of the space in accordance with a vintage European theme or mix and match décor, as we can see in this example.

While many awnings are made of canvas, they don’t have to be. Combined with the tropical plants, this Spanish permanent tile awning gives the pool area a strong sense of vibrancy while also providing some sun coverage and an excellent place to hang a hammock.

Just as a bold striped awning can liven up the look of a white house, awnings can also be used to compliment the surrounding structure, thus highlighting the appearance of both. This glamorous red awning definitely pops against the backdrop of brick. In turn, both materials are given a chance to stand out.

Awnings do a lot more than provide protection from the elements. They hold their own in the aesthetic realm, too. If you're looking for other ways to spruce up your home's exterior, check out these 7 tiny gardens you can copy at your house. Happy decorating!