Outdoor living has become more than just a trend—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re relaxing with a morning coffee, hosting a backyard barbecue, or simply enjoying the breeze, your outdoor areas deserve the same level of design and comfort as your interior spaces. At Made in the Shade West Cincinnati, we specialize in high-quality exterior shades and awnings that transform patios, decks, porches, and pergolas into stylish, comfortable, and functional extensions of your home.
The Problem: Harsh Sunlight and Limited Use
Too often, homeowners are forced to avoid their outdoor spaces during peak sun hours due to glare, heat, or lack of shade. This not only limits enjoyment but can also lead to damage of outdoor furniture, fading of materials, and increased indoor temperatures from sun exposure on adjacent windows.
Exterior shades and awnings provide a smart solution. They offer protection, reduce heat, and create usable, livable space outdoors year-round.
Exterior Shades: Versatile and Smart
Exterior shades are mounted on the outside of your home and roll down vertically to cover patios, sunrooms, or windows exposed to heavy sunlight. Unlike interior shades, they’re designed with durable, weather-resistant fabrics that can handle sun, wind, and rain.
Benefits of Exterior Shades:
- UV Protection: Keep your family and your furnishings protected from harmful ultraviolet rays.
- Glare Reduction: Ideal for outdoor TVs or spaces where sunlight causes discomfort or screen issues.
- Enhanced Privacy: Block views from neighbors while maintaining your own visibility outward.
- Lower Cooling Costs: Shade outdoor walls and windows to help your home stay cooler naturally.
You can even motorize exterior shades to operate with remotes, timers, or smart devices. That means you can lower your shades automatically when the sun reaches a certain angle or schedule them to retract at sunset.
Awnings: Flexible Coverage with Style
Unlike fixed structures like pergolas or gazebos, retractable awnings offer the best of both worlds. Extend them for shade and retract them when you want full sun exposure or to protect them from wind and storms.
Why Homeowners Love Retractable Awnings:
- Custom Fit: Perfectly suited to cover decks, windows, or entire patio areas.
- Fade-Resistant Fabrics: Available in a variety of colors and patterns to complement your home.
- Increased Home Value: Awnings improve curb appeal and expand the perceived square footage of your home.
- Convenience: Manual or motorized operation gives you full control over how much sun or shade you enjoy.
We also offer drop valances and side panels for extra shade, wind protection, or added privacy.
Creating Your Outdoor Oasis
You don’t need to build an elaborate outdoor structure to enjoy your yard. With the right shades or awnings, you can define cozy dining areas, shield seating from the sun, and even make your porch a four-season retreat.
Our design team helps you choose the right materials, colors, and operation style to match your outdoor lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in a covered patio for entertaining, a shaded reading nook, or window awnings to cool interior rooms, we’ve got a solution.
Serving Greater Cincinnati with Mobile Expertise
Made in the Shade West Cincinnati proudly brings our mobile showroom to homeowners throughout:
- West Chester
- Mason
- Loveland
- Lebanon
- Maineville
- Morrow
- Springboro
- And surrounding communities
We bring samples of fabrics, shade systems, and mounting options directly to your home so you can make confident choices in your own space.
Ready to Reclaim Your Outdoors?
Don’t let hot sun or poor shade options limit your enjoyment of your own backyard. Exterior shades and awnings allow you to fully utilize your outdoor spaces in style and comfort.
Let us help you create your perfect retreat.
👉 Visit Made in the Shade West Cincinnati to schedule your free in-home consultation and explore how we can elevate your outdoor lifestyle today.
