About this project
The green-striped fabric gives this Navan awning its character. We paired it with an anthracite cassette and lighting in the arms for an outdoor feature with a clear sense of colour.
At 4.7m wide, the canopy makes the fabric pattern a noticeable part of the installation when it is open. The 3m projection provides overhead shade, while the darker frame creates a simple outline around the stripes.
Choosing stripes with the whole garden in mind
A stripe pattern becomes much more noticeable across an extended canopy than on a small sample. The green stripes here bring colour to the area overhead, while the anthracite construction keeps the outline simple.
When choosing a patterned fabric, it helps to see it beside the paving, brickwork and outdoor furniture. There is no need for every colour to match exactly. The aim is a combination you enjoy looking at from indoors as well as from a chair beneath the awning.
Solution and installation
The awning opens and closes using a motorised system, and a wind sensor is included. LEDs in the arms add light beneath the canopy. It is a combination that brings together a patterned finish, adjustable shade and lighting without separate fittings along the front edge.
Key benefits and project details
- D539 green-striped canopy
- 470cm width and 300cm projection
- Full cassette with LEDs in the arms
Location and surrounding areas
This project was completed in Navan, County Meath.
Planning a coloured canopy in Navan, Johnstown or nearby Kentstown? The green-striped fabric here provides a visual reference. Send photographs of the surrounding finishes when asking about a combination for your own property.
FAQ — Navan, County Meath
Is the green pattern part of the fabric?
Yes. This project uses green-striped D539 fabric, paired with an anthracite frame.
Where does the light sit when the awning is open?
The LEDs follow the arms beneath the canopy. Front-bar lighting is not listed for this installation.
How can I judge a striped fabric before choosing it?
View a physical sample outdoors and look at photographs of a larger canopy using the pattern. Both are more useful than judging the fabric from a small screen image alone.