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Commercial
Enhance your business and create a more comfortable outdoor space with made-to-measure commercial awnings from The Shutter Studio. Designed in a wide range of colours, fabrics and finishes, our awnings are designed to complement your business while providing stylish shade and protection from the elements.
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Awnings for shops,
retail, and businesses
At The Shutter Studio, we’re proud to offer custom commercial Awnings for all business spaces in the south-east. From shop front Awnings, to larger shading solutions for restaurants, cafes and hotels, our bespoke shading is available in a full range of designs, materials, and colours, with custom branding options available to match your business.
We offer a selection of retractable commercial Awnings that are easy to operate, provide shade for alfresco dining and comfortable seating and help enhance your business front to help it stand out.
With fast turnaround times, professional installation and flexible payment options, we make it simple to find an awning that works for your business.
Request a
free quote
To help us put together an initial quotation for both our home and commercial awnings, we ask if you can please provide a few details about your space using the form. If possible, include the approximate width of the wall, your preferred projection and a photo of the area where you’d like the awning installed. Our team can use these details to prepare a rough quotation and send it directly to you.
If the estimate looks suitable and you’re happy to proceed, we’ll arrange a visit from one of our awning experts. They can assess the installation area, discuss how you want to use the space and choose the most suitable awning for your business.
Why choose awnings for
commercial properties?
Awnings are a perfect addition to any business. A quality shop front or cafe awning can provide an attractive and recognisable entrance to your space. Take a look at the many benefits of adding exterior shading to your business:
Promote your business
With our commercial range, we are able to customise the awnings to your specific company by adding your unique logo and make your business stand out.
Increase footfall and revenue
Expand and enhance your outdoor space to help attract more customers and make a more comfortable outdoor area for customers to sit throughout the year.
Customer protection
Adding an exterior awnings ensures your customers have protection from all weather throughout the year. Whether this is shade from the sun or shelter from light rain, your customers can benefit from a more comfortable and enjoyable outdoor space.
Reduced sunlight glare
Commercial awnings, when fully open, can help to reduce direct sunlight for a more comfortable experience indoors. This can also cut energy and air conditioning expenses during hotter months.
Short lead times
All of our commercial awnings can be designed and installed in as little as 4-6 weeks, meaning you can enhance your business without a long wait.
Effortless operation
For commercial properties, we highly recommend our electric awnings for their ease of use. They are efficient for quickly opening or closing whenever the weather changes and at the start and end of your business day. Our wind detectors are also beneficial to ensure the awning is closed quickly when the weather takes a turn.
Why choose commercial awnings
for your business
Awnings are a perfect addition to any business. A quality shop front or cafe awning can provide an attractive and recognisable entrance to your space. Take a look at the many benefits of adding exterior shading to your business:
Awnings for
your businesses
Take a look through our gallery for inspiration and see how our bespoke awnings can enhance a variety of outdoor spaces.
Types of
commercial awnings
Create a comfortable, inviting, and stylish entrance to your shop front or an outdoor space your guests will love spending time in, with our commercial awnings and canopies.
Base Plus Awnings
Base Plus is our most popular option for clients, featuring a fully-cassetted system option allowing you to protect the arms and fabric when needed. Our Base Plus commercial awnings can be manually operated or you can choose a motorised version for a more efficient closing method.
The frame is available in three different colour ways, including white, anthracite and black and has the option of lights providing the best visibility for customers.
Awning colours: Any awning fabric colour or pattern from our range, custom branding printing available
Frame colours: White, anthracite and black
Widths: 1910mm – 5500mm
Extras: LED lighting, Valances
Calnova Awnings
The Calnova functions on a semi-cassetted system which protects the fabric when retracted in its steel back bar. The arms are exposed when retracted which provides more flexibility for adding lights. It also boasts a patented tipping system that allows you to adjust the awning pitch when extended to one of its five projections.
Awning colours: Any awning fabric colour or pattern from our range, custom branding printing available
Frame colour: White
Widths: 2100mm - 12000mm
Extras: LED lighting, Valances, Wind sensors
Armony Plus
If you have a large patio area or wide shop front to your commercial property, then Armony Plus is the perfect option. This heavy duty design is suitable for all commercial and domestic applications. Its impressive construction can accommodate seven metres in length with a huge 12 metre profile.
Frame colour: White
Widths: 2120mm – 12000mm
Extras: LED lighting, Valances, Wind sensors
Zenith Awnings
One of our most premium commercial awnings due to its fully-cassetted system which conceals both the arms and fabric when not in use, and therefore helps ensure their longevity.
This commercial awning is ideal for large spaces and has the option of LED lighting to illuminate your outdoor area when the sun goes down.
Awning colours: Any awning fabric colour or pattern from our range, custom branding printing available
Frame colours: White and Aluminium
Widths: 3000mm – 12000mm
Extras: LED lighting, Wind sensors, Valance options
Get a quote
Commercial awnings
for every business
Explore some of the ways our bespoke awnings can enhance your premises, provide valuable shade and create more inviting outdoor spaces for customers.
Shop front Awnings
Make your business stand out with a bespoke awning designed to complement your shop front. Provide shade and shelter for customers while creating a more welcoming and distinctive frontage.
Café Awnings
Create a comfortable outdoor area for customers to enjoy coffee, food and al fresco dining. Our bespoke awnings provide shade from the sun and shelter from light rain, helping you make better use of your outdoor seating.
Hotel Awnings
Enhance hotel entrances, terraces and outdoor seating areas with stylish awnings. Create a more comfortable and inviting environment for guests while adding a polished finish to your hotel.
Any questions about Awnings?
Take a look at our FAQs
Awnings Frequently Asked Questions
What types of businesses can have commercial awnings?
Commercial awnings are great for a wide range of businesses, including shops, cafés, restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars and more. Whether you want to enhance a shop front on the high street, provide shade over outdoor dining for your coffee shop or create a more comfortable customer seating area, our bespoke awnings can be tailored to suit your business.
How much do commercial awnings cost?
The cost of our commercial awnings is completely dependent on the size, projection and operating system that you choose. As bespoke awnings are made specifically for your property, they can cost more than off-the-shelf alternatives, but they will be much better tailored to your unique space.
For a free no-obligation quote, we ask if you can complete our contact form, providing details of the space, a photo, and the approximate widths and projection that you’d like the awning. If you’d then like to proceed further based on the rough quote, we will then send our team round for final measurements.
Do i need planning permission for a commercial awning?
Planning requirements can vary depending on the property, location, size and position of the awning, as well as any restrictions that may apply to the building. This is something you may have to check before considering installing an awning with The Shutter Studio. If you’re unsure whether planning permission or other consent is required, our team can discuss your proposed installation and advise you on what needs to be considered before proceeding.
How do retractable awnings work?
Retractable awnings extend or retract to protect from the elements. They work by having awning fabric attached to the arms, so the fabric can be extended or retracted to meet your needs.
Some awnings can be operated manually using a crank handle, which retracts the arms of the awning. Motorised awnings are a popular choice, as they can be retracted by remote or wall switch. You may also find some awnings that retract or extend automatically to meet the weather conditions.
How long are awnings guaranteed for?
Our commercial awnings come with a manufacturers 5-year guarantee on parts. Our team are happy to provide full details of what is covered as part of your quotation and installation process.
How long will it take to install a commercial awning?
Depending on the size of the awning and the area it’s being installed, our experts may be able to complete the installation in anywhere from a few hours to a full day. The timing can also be dependent on the difficulty of the installation area and any additional requirements, such as motorisation options. Our team will confirm the expected installation time when arranging your fitting.
Can awnings be used all year round?
Yes, commercial awnings can be used throughout the year to provide shade and shelter for both sun and light rain, but they should be retracted during strong winds or severe weather conditions. With The Shutter Studio, we can provide optional wind sensors to increase protection for your awnings by automatically retracting a suitable motorised awning when strong winds are detected.
Are electric awnings better for commercial properties?
Electric awnings are better for convenience when it comes to commercial properties as awnings are likely to be operated more regularly throughout the day. They can be extended or retracted quickly at the touch of a button, making it easy to respond to changing weather conditions or open and close your outdoor space at the start and end of the day.
How do i maintain a commercial awning?
Awnings are designed to be low-maintenance and easy to keep looking their best. The acrylic fabrics they are designed with feature a Cleangard finish, which helps repel water marks, dirt and grease, while regular gentle cleaning can remove any surface dirt or debris. Keeping the fabric clean and retracting the awning during strong winds or severe weather will help maintain its appearance and performance over time.
