Best Phoenix Patio Awning Ideas

Denise O'Leary • December 13, 2021
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Your home’s backyard can give you a much-needed escape after a long day of work or stress-inducing obligations. Whether your goal is to turn your backyard into a quiet retreat or an outdoor area for cookouts and family gatherings, you have boundless options when it comes to backyard upgrades and modifications.


In Phoenix, it’s essentially a requirement for any outdoor patio space to have some form of shade covering. Whether you’re adding or modifying a patio for a home or business, your choice of shade solution can be an important decision from both an aesthetic and functional perspective.


Home Patio Ideas


Poolside Lounge

Who doesn’t like to cool off in a pool on a hot summer day in Phoenix? While swimming in chilly water provides fast relief from the heat, sitting by the pool can become uncomfortable or even unbearable if there isn’t shade.


A custom-made awning is an aesthetically appealing and functional solution for sun-exposed lounging areas. It provides effective ultraviolet ray (UV) protection, keeping you and your family safe from the negative consequences of sun rays, like sunburns or melanoma.


Various shade structures, like cabanas or shade sails, are also a great alternative to awkward, cumbersome and unstable patio umbrellas. Shade structures can add value to your home because they create additional usable patio space that did not exist before. Their diverse functionality and sleek, high-quality look can make your backyard stand out against others.


Meditation Space

If you meditate, you might be tempted to take your daily practice into the open air. A shade structure, shade sail, cabana or gazebo can help you create your own unique sanctuary away from the outside world. You might adorn this area with greenery, water streams or fountains. While meditating in the sun can be a wonderful experience, it may leave you feeling uncomfortable or even sunburned.


A shade structure from Arizona Awnings can give you shelter from the sun and protect your plants from withering, promoting serenity, privacy and comfort in your meditation space.


Catio

A catio, short for cat patio, is an outdoor area for cats. It is a completely enclosed space that gives cats the opportunity to exercise while keeping them safe from outside dangers, like cars or wild animals.


Catios are usually attached to your home, but they can also be free-standing features. Since they are made of wire, they do a poor job at protecting your cats from sun exposure and hot temperatures. Installing an awning over a catio can increase its utility, making it a year-round attraction for your pets.


If your catio is attached to a window or door, installing an awning can also significantly reduce the amount of heat that enters your home. This can be especially useful in the summer when you’re forced to run your AC nonstop. Awnings can give your AC a much-needed break and reduce your monthly electric bill.


Since awnings can be retractable, you can retract or extend them depending on the season, weather or your personal preferences. Patio awnings, shade sails or shade structures can also protect your artificial turf from fading or burning due to magnified UV rays that are reflected off windows or sliding doors.


Commercial Patio Awning Ideas


If you want to expand your businesses’ capacity, awnings can be a fantastic way to shade an outdoor patio for dining or entertainment. Whether you own a restaurant, a bar or a café, having a patio allows you to increase table count and generate more revenue for your enterprise. You can also utilize the patio for outdoor games and entertainment.


The diverse array of patio awning and free-standing shade structures designed and installed by Arizona Awnings allows local Phoenix businesses to get creative with their shade solutions.


Patio Awnings for Your Home or Business in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa or Tempe


At Arizona Awnings, we serve homeowners and a wide range of businesses in the Phoenix metropolitan area. We make sure that each project is customized to match your unique needs and preferences. Our awnings are made of only high-quality fabrics and are installed by a dedicated team of professionals.


If you’re looking for a creative and efficient way to shade and utilize your patio or outdoor spaces, we can help turn your vision into reality.



You can schedule an installation estimate by calling us at 602-252-3430 or filling out our form to request more information.

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