Patio System

Premier Awnings

The Patio System was designed to be an extension of this Southern California home's living space. We created a clean, functional, shaded outdoor entertaining area accessible year round. We average only 34 rainy days a year, so rain protection was not a concern. The home had recently been updated, done with great attention to detail. The outdoor structure needed to reflect the same design details as the home. The structure is powder coated extruded aluminum with 90 percent shade fabric in steel stitch. There are two motorized solar shades attached to the smaller structure to protect the area from the glare of the setting sun while dining and entertaining.

The home was lacking shade and defined outdoor space for entertaining. The client wanted to add usable square footage to his home by creating an outdoor living space which would be used daily by his family. Taking into account the client’s lifestyle and desires, we designed a shaded structure with clean lines and good airflow, along with lights, speakers and extra sun protection at the west end. This created an outdoor kitchen area accessible year-round, an entertaining area protected from the sun and a large shaded area for children to play while being protected from the elements.

The patio system has no visible attachments. The versatility of the design allows for easy service or, if the client’s needs should change in the future , we could add a vinyl or acrylic panel in place of the existing solar shade fabrics. For entertaining we have integrated speakers and low-voltage lighting along with 110-volt exterior outlets. There are two motorized solar shades at the west end of the patio providing protection from the sun and the added benefit of blocking the wind in the evening for warmth.

The client has added usable living space to his home. The patio is cool and well-ventilated while the adjacent interior rooms stay much cooler. The motorized shades provide extra solar protection to the patio and the kitchen with the added benefit of keeping the space warm at night by suppressing the wind.

Project details

Location: Laguna Hills, Calif.
Size: 450 sq. feet
Fabrics: Textilene 90 by Twitchell Corp. from Tri Vantage LLC, Textilene 95 by Twitchell Corp. from Polar Shades
Design: Rob McAveny