A minimalist, wall-mounted cassette awning on the rear elevation of a traditional Irish semi-detached house, its compact housing in crisp white aluminium contrasting against a textured pebble-dash wall. The awning extends a pale mineral-green acrylic fabric with subtle horizontal striping over a small, rectangular patio of weathered sandstone slabs, their surfaces lightly mottled with lichen. A mature lawn stretches away, bordered by a timber fence and dense shrub planting rendered softly out of focus. Bright but diffused late-morning light creates soft, even illumination, with a faint shadow line marking the awning’s projection on the patio. Shot straight-on at eye level with a balanced, symmetrical composition, the mood is practical and reassuring, presenting an everyday, realistic shading solution for typical Irish homes in a clean, professional photographic style.

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A retractable fabric awning in deep slate grey, fully extended over a compact urban courtyard, its taut, weather-resistant canvas showing fine woven texture and sturdy white aluminium arms. Beneath, a rectangular outdoor dining table made of light teak slats sits on smooth concrete paving bordered by raised planters filled with lush green grasses and lavender. Soft late-afternoon natural light filters in from the open side, creating gentle diagonal shadows from the awning arms on the ground. Captured from a slightly elevated corner angle with moderate depth of field, the composition leads the eye under the awning toward a brick boundary wall. The mood is sheltered, practical and welcoming, rendered in clean, photographic realism that highlights domestic outdoor shading solutions.

Transform patios, decks and gardens with modern pergolas, retractable awnings and garden rooms designed for Irish homes and weather.

A compact suburban Irish garden transformed with a freestanding wooden pergola made from chunky, pressure-treated timber in a honeyed light-brown tone, the posts showing natural grain, knots and faint saw marks. Climbing evergreen foliage winds up one corner post and across a partially covered slatted roof, casting irregular dappled shadows onto a gravel seating area below. A small, round bistro table and two metal chairs sit centrally on a circular paved area edged with low flowering perennials and terracotta pots. Soft, bright but slightly hazy midday light illuminates the scene, enhancing the organic textures of wood, stone and planting. Framed at eye level with a gentle background blur on distant fences, the mood is homely, achievable and inspiring, in clean photographic realism ideal for garden design ideas.

Create welcoming cafés, pubs and hotels with covered terraces, heaters and screens, maximising outdoor trading space all year.

Pricing

Starter Pergolas

Most Irish homeowners investing in a quality aluminium pergola can expect to budget from around €7,000–€10,000 for a compact, freestanding model, rising to €12,000–€18,000 for larger, louvred-roof systems with lighting, heaters and side screens. Fully bespoke, wall-mounted structures that integrate with existing patios or outdoor kitchens typically fall in the €15,000–€30,000+ range, depending on size, automation, glazing and groundwork requirements.

Site survey

Standard install

Manual shading

Irish warranty

Premium Outdoor

Retractable awnings and covered terraces generally start from €2,000–€4,000 for a simple manual unit over a standard patio door, with mid-range motorised awnings sitting around €4,000–€7,000 including installation anywhere in Ireland. For commercial-grade canopies, café terraces and weather-rated solutions with branding and side enclosures, allow from €8,000–€20,000+ based on width, projection, fabric specification and structural support needs.

Design consultation

Motorised control

Weatherproof roof

Extended coverage

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