Awwww…..nings

August 5, 2016

Awnings.  Not a very exciting topic, I know.  But I wanted to dash off a quick blurb about a recent experience.

We got a call from a frantic client that their new loft had a very sad front door off the alley.  What could we do to turn their unfortunate entrance into a charming, welcoming little spot?

After seeing the door in question, we decided they needed to “own” this entrance and make known to their guests that this is the SPOT.  Come right in to our wonderful home!  To do this, we painted the door fire-engine red, added a cute little light, and commissioned a slick back awning with their address on it .  Success!Our red door success!

In doing this project, I became very aware of awnings.  What a wonderful little invention!  Suddenly, the world of awnings beckoned to me in ways that had been totally subliminal in the past.  I was drawn first to all entrances with awnings.

Fred's awning at Barney's

They announce that this is the place.  This is the front door.  This is the business you’re looking for.

 

 

Front door in an industrial area Le Colonial welcomes diners This is the spot where we welcome you…Then I realized I was most drawn to striped awnings.  They’re charming.  They area a smiling welcome.  They enfold a space with happiness and brightness.  Within these awnings, you will find what you’re looking for!A residential condo building

Bundt cakes need striped awnings!If you read this, and look at these photos of awnings in colorful joy, embracing front doors and furniture groupings, maybe you too will start to notice the wonderful, subtle effects awnings have on us everywhere.

Provincetown Shop by Becky Harris traditional-exterior
See more traditional exterior designs
Beverly Hills, CA transitional-patio
Photo by KES Studio. See more transitional patio designs
Covered Porches victorian-exterior
Photo by Asher Slaunwhite + Partners. See more victorian exterior designs
Homes Portfolio traditional-exterior
Photo by Matthew Niemann Photography. See more traditional exterior designs
Patio traditional-balcony
Photo by Sara Hopkins. See more traditional balcony designs
Modern Farm House farmhouse-entry
Photo by Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design. See more farmhouse entry designs
Cozy Retreat mediterranean-patio
Photo by Exteriors By Chad Robert. See more mediterranean patio designs
Lower Garden District Residential traditional-porch
Photo by Peter Raarup Landscape Design. See more traditional porch designs

Maybe you’ll even decide to have awnings installed where you live (or work)!

 

 

 

 

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