Choosing a Color for Your New Retractable Awning

Your retractable awning will provide protection from 98% of the sun’s damaging UV rays. It will also resist fading, mold, and mildew with strong, durable, 100% solution-dyed fabrics. Can this smart investment also complement your home’s exterior design as well? Absolutely! Here are a few tips to help you choose the right color for your home’s new awning. 

Accent Colors

Chances are, you carefully considered the colors used on the exterior of your home. While not a strict rule, Homes.com recommends, “The primary accent color should be lighter and less saturated than the main color and is used for trim, pillars, porch railings, and other architectural features. The secondary accent should be dark and bold for shutters and doors.” Consider choosing your favorite accent colors to adorn your retractable awning. Try to avoid contrasting colors such as red with green. Whether your home is wood, stucco, or brick you are sure to find an awning color that compliments your exteriors perfectly.  

Local Trends and Landscapes

While it can be fun to stand out, you might find it helpful to consider what color awning would fit best in the overall aesthetic of your neighborhood. If you have surroundings that are coastal you might opt for calm blues, greys,  greens, and neutrals that compliment that look. In more wooded areas, neutral colors might best complement your surroundings and your home. Make sure to review any specific neighborhood rules about exteriors before choosing your awning colors.  

Architectural Style of Your Home

To add additional curb appeal, consider an awning color and texture that will compliment the architectural style of your home. Contemporary homes look great with both bold and minimal color accents. Traditional homes pair well with both cooler and natural colors and patterns. If your home has a Mediterranean architectural style, you can count on warmer colors like orange and red to complement any stone, clay, or tile features. 

No matter what color you choose, making the decision to purchase a retractable awning is a smart investment. For beautiful, professionally installed retractable awnings you can count on Awning Authority. For over ten years we have been providing the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas with beautiful and functional retractable awnings, storm protection, and motorized garage screen doors. We are a SunSetter-authorized dealer with exceptional customer service and installation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation of our high-quality SunSetter retractable awnings, EasyShades, or motorized garage door screens.