The urge to live more in harmony with nature and spend as much time outside as possible has become a real trend. Nowadays we really see a garden, balcony or roof terrace as an extension of our home. The outdoor area is a place of tranquility where one can relax or entertain with friends and family. However, if you want to have a great time outdoors, the weather has to cooperate. Ideally it should be warm but not too hot, the air should be fresh but not too cold and definitely without rain or strong wind. Unfortunately, the days when the weather conditions are ideal are very rare. However, with high-quality patio awnings you can use your garden in any weather and enjoy the outdoor area almost all year round.
Ideas for the right patio awnings
From now on, outdoor and indoor merge seamlessly and we are increasingly trying to make optimal use of all available areas. This in turn results in more innovations in patio design. The new awning systems on the market are not only a visual highlight, but also provide a protected ambience for everyone who likes to be outside. So you don't have to compromise on comfort. There is a suitable model for every installation situation and every taste.
Every garden is different and every garden owner has their own needs. Some people would prefer to have a barbecue with friends on their terrace every day, while others mostly want to have peace and quiet. Every situation requires a different solution.
Here are some questions to ask yourself before purchasing an awning:
– What would you like to use the covered terrace for?
– Do you want a free-standing terrace or one attached to the house?
– What dimensions should the patio awning have?
– Is additional protection required from excessive sunlight or bad weather conditions? Would you like to enjoy additional privacy through the sun protection system?
– Which style do you prefer? Modern, minimalist, romantic, classic? Choose colors that go well with your garden, your facade and your garden furniture.
– Would you like to enjoy more comfort? Manufacturers of patio awnings today offer almost all additional equipment options - from built-in LED lighting to heating and sound systems. However, you have to have electricity on the terrace for this.
Innovative patio awnings offer weather protection in addition to sun protection
A good awning serves more than one purpose.The new, innovative pergola awning from erwilo, for exampleoffers many modular extensions such as vertical awnings as well as wind and sun monitors, which automatically extend the awning when the sun is shining and automatically retract into the cassette when it is windy. This means you can easily enjoy the outdoor season even on rainy days. An integrated rain gutter helps with this, so that the rainwater is drained invisibly downwards down the post.
Another particularly important point to consider is the location of the pergola. Would you like to have a patio awning attached to the house or a free-standing one? This depends entirely on the functional purpose of the terrace.
Patio awning for wall mounting as an extension of the house
Many people would like to enjoy their breakfast or dinner on the terrace. It is therefore logical that the distance to the house should not be too great. You still have to take into account the orientation of the awning on the house and the path of the sun. This means you can plan the shadow cast at any time of the day. By additionally equipping it with side or vertical awnings, the whole thing really becomes an extension of the house.
The free-standing pergola awning: an oasis of peace
A free-standing pergola awning can be usedan airy outdoor spacedesign anywhere in the garden. For example, near a swimming pool or in a place where you can benefit from optimal sunlight. A free-standing terrace (far away from the house and in the middle of nature) is the perfect place where you can enjoy peace and optimal privacy. Combined with side or vertical awnings, the result is a real garden room that can be used as a hobby room, yoga room or simply as a chill corner.
