The shape is what people notice first.
Awning styles are named for their profile: a straight slope, a curved waterfall, a rounded dome, or decorative arms that hold the front edge. The style you choose sets the look of the whole window, door, or storefront, so it is worth picking before color or size. Every fixed fabric style below comes in 41 colors, and most come in Small (3 to 6 ft), Medium (7 to 12 ft), and Large (14 to 20 ft) widths.
Slope styles
Straight, clean lines that suit modern homes, storefronts, and long runs of windows.
Dallas Retro
Open-sided slope
A simple straight slope with open sides and black projection arms underneath. Its light, retro look keeps windows bright and works well on mid-century and modern homes.
New Yorker
Rigid valance slope
A straight slope finished with a stiff, flat valance across the front. The crisp, tailored edge is a favorite for storefronts and modern entries.
San Francisco
Slope with flowing valance
The same clean slope as the New Yorker, finished with a soft, flowing valance that adds a classic touch over doors and windows.
Decorative arm styles
Black iron arms under the front edge add architectural detail and support.
Charleston
Scroll arms
Curled black iron scroll arms give a refined, traditional look. A popular choice for colonial homes, cafés, and boutiques.
Santa Fe
Rope-style arms
Arms with a twisted rope design bring an artisan, Southwest feel that suits stucco and Mediterranean exteriors.
New Orleans
Spear arms
Black iron spear arms under a gently curved slope, inspired by French Quarter ironwork. Bold on brick and historic storefronts.
Curved styles
Soft, rounded profiles that add depth and a more traditional look.
Savannah
Waterfall
A curved top that rolls down into a flowing valance, like water spilling over an edge. Elegant over windows and entry doors.
Nantucket
Crescent
A smooth crescent curve from the wall to the front edge that adds dimension without the height of a dome.
Bostonian
Dome
A classic rounded dome over a single window or door. Timeless on traditional homes and upscale entries, in 3 to 6 ft widths.
Chicago
Elongated dome
A dome stretched into a longer profile, with closed sides, for wider entries and storefront windows from 5 to 10 ft.
Metal styles
Powder-coated metal in black, bronze, copper, or pewter for a permanent, low-maintenance look.
Houstonian
Standing seam
Solid metal panels with raised seams, in galvanized steel or aluminum, with an open or closed side. Clean and architectural over doors and windows.
Bahama
Shutter
Angled aluminum slats like an island shutter, so air and some light pass through while the window stays shaded.
Retractable styles
Roll the shade out when you want it and back in for sun, wind, or winter.
Maui
Open-roll
The fabric roll stays exposed when closed, for the simplest look and the lowest price. Manual or motorized, 8 to 24 ft wide.
Destin
Hooded
An aluminum hood covers the top and sides of the fabric roll when closed, keeping it cleaner. Manual or motorized, 8 to 24 ft wide.
Key West
Full cassette
The cassette closes around the fabric and arms completely, for the most protection and the most finished look on the wall.
Mesa
Drop-arm
Arms that drop down and out from the window, for compact shade over windows and balconies in 3 to 6 ft widths.
How to choose a style
Match the architecture
Slopes and metal suit modern and contemporary homes. Domes, waterfalls, and scroll arms suit traditional, colonial, and cottage homes. Spear and rope arms add character to brick, stucco, and historic buildings.
Think about the view
Open-sided and shutter styles keep windows brighter. Domes, elongated domes, and closed sides block more sun and wind-blown rain.
Plan for rain
Steeper slopes and domes shed water quickly. On a flat or shallow style, make sure the awning has enough pitch for water to run off.
Keep it consistent
On a house or storefront with several awnings, using the same style on every opening looks intentional. Mix styles only when the openings are very different.
Awning style questions
Not sure which style fits your home? Call us at 866-630-8420, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm CST.
What is a waterfall awning?
What is a waterfall awning?
A waterfall awning has a curved top that rolls down into a flowing valance, so the fabric looks like it is spilling over the front edge. The Savannah is our waterfall style.
What is a rigid valance awning?
What is a rigid valance awning?
A rigid valance is a stiff, flat strip across the front edge instead of a soft, hanging one. It gives a crisp, tailored line. The New Yorker uses a rigid valance.
What is the difference between a dome and an elongated dome?
What is the difference between a dome and an elongated dome?
A dome is a rounded, half-circle shape over a single window or door. An elongated dome stretches that shape into a longer profile for wider openings. The Bostonian is our dome and the Chicago is our elongated dome.
Does every style come in every color?
Does every style come in every color?
Most fixed fabric styles come in our full lineup of 41 solid and striped colors. The Bostonian and Chicago come in 18 colors, and the metal styles come in black, bronze, copper, or pewter.
Can I mix styles on one house?
Can I mix styles on one house?
You can, but using one style on every opening usually looks more intentional. A common exception is a retractable awning over the patio paired with fixed awnings over windows and doors.
