About this project
A cream frame gives this Castleknock installation a softer appearance than a dark cassette. The 5.6m-wide awning also includes lighting in the arms and across its front edge.
The canopy extends 3.5m from the building. That gives the installation depth as well as width, with shade available when the fabric is open. The cream enclosure remains part of the appearance when the awning is retracted.
Thinking beyond the colour of the canopy
The cream frame makes the enclosure part of the colour scheme even when the fabric is hidden away. That gives this installation a different visual emphasis from a design where only the open canopy provides a lighter colour.
It is also worth deciding how you expect to use the space after sunset. Here, lights are included in the arms and at the front, so the evening arrangement has been considered within the awning itself. A similar project can begin with the seating layout and where light would be useful.
Solution and installation
The lighting arrangement reaches both through the arms and along the front, adding an evening use to the canopy. Motorised operation makes opening and closing straightforward, and a wind sensor is included. The photographs show how the light frame and fabric work together on this property.
Key benefits and project details
- RAL 1015 cream full cassette
- 560cm-wide canopy with U140 fabric
- Lighting in both the arms and the front
Location and surrounding areas
This project was completed in Castleknock, Dublin.
This cream-frame project may be useful when considering an awning in Castleknock, Blanchardstown or Clonsilla. A view of the doors, windows and outdoor seating helps us discuss a finish that suits the setting.
FAQ — Castleknock, Dublin
What shade of cream was used for the frame?
The frame finish is RAL 1015 Cream. The canopy fabric has the separate reference U140.
How far does this Castleknock awning extend?
Its specified projection is 3.5m, from an awning that is 5.6m wide.
Should frame and fabric colours always match?
They do not have to. Consider them together with the wall, doors and furniture; a coordinated combination can use different colours for the frame and canopy.