A retractable awning can provide much-needed shade that can allow you to enjoy relaxing on the patio or deck at your Connecticut home, even on a hot summer day. A retractable awning can complement the design of your home and can add an element of style. Certain colors work better with different architectural designs, and some are better at resisting fading and hiding stains than others. Here are some tips to help you choose the right color for your retractable awning.
How to Choose the Right Color Retractable Awning to Suit Your House
Choose a fabric color that will accentuate your home’s architectural style. Colors such as forest green, navy blue, and neutrals tend to work well with traditional style homes. If you have a cottage style house or a colonial, you might want to consider a striped awning. Select a pattern that is not too big or too small for the size of the house and the awning. If your house has a southwestern or stucco exterior, try a salmon, beige, or terra cotta color, either striped or solid. For a contemporary house, you can use a brighter color. If your house has angled rooflines or several architectural elements, choose a solid color for your awning fabric. If you want to reduce the amount of heat on your deck or patio, choose a light color for your awning to reflect sunlight.
You should also consider the color of your house when choosing a color for your retractable awning. A blue or green awning can complement a tan home, but blue may not go well with brick that has an orange tint. A yellow awning goes well with a white house. Red works well with a tan, white, or yellow house, but it should not be combined with green. Brown can be used with both light and dark-colored houses.
Which Colors Are More and Less Likely to Fade?
After years of exposure to bright sunlight, your retractable awning’s color may begin to fade. Some colors resist fading better than others. Since yellow is a light color, it can resist fading. A blue or green awning can also resist fading. Red can fade faster than some other colors.
Which Colors Are Best at Hiding Stains?
Since your retractable awning will be outdoors, it will likely become dirty. Some colors are better at hiding stains than others. Black is the best color for hiding stains, but it can also attract dust and pet hair. A red, blue, green, or brown awning can hide stains well. Yellow tends to show stains and needs to be cleaned more often than some other colors.
Get a Quote for a Retractable Awning from Aladdin
Aladdin can install a new retractable awning outside your Connecticut house so you can enjoy relaxing on your deck or patio with your family and friends this summer. When choosing a color, consider the color and design of your home and how concerned you are about fading and stains. Aladdin can help you choose the right color retractable awning for your Connecticut home.