NYC Awnings: How To Make Your Awnings Stand Out Among The Crowd

NYC awnings are hugely popular because they can do so many things. You can install one or a series, to cover walkways, shade windows, your entrance or part of your terrace or courtyard.

Your awnings can stand out from the crowd in lots of different ways, because you have so many choices. Consider these elements:

  • NYC awnings can be any color or hue in the spectrum — palest pastel, eye-popping vibrant or basic black. They can be a solid color or sport any design anywhere, thanks to the latest advances in digital printing.
  • Adding lighting imparts a different nighttime look and gives a welcoming boost on dreary days. Light the awning itself from within or with spotlights, light the area underneath to give your awning a subtle glow, or light the walkway for people.
  • Awnings come in all shapes and sizes, to look formal or fun, traditional or off-the wall.
  • Coverings can be metal or fabric, including specialty fabrics or louvers designed to filter or block the sun.
  • You can accessorize them, with matching short café walls, full length walls with windows, seasonal extensions, A-signs, etc. These additions can change the look of your outdoor areas and make the space more usable in more seasons, in more ways.

You can make NYC awnings distinctly yours.
There’s nothing smarter than well-thought-out, completely coordinated marketing. And there’s nothing smarter looking than a well-designed awning.

Of course your awnings should match your official colors and fonts, and incorporating your logo reinforces your branding. But why stop there? Your awning can also match your vehicle, your advertising, your window banners, your website, your social media pages, your takeout boxes or merchandise bags . . . you get the idea.

The City is a visual cacophony. On some blocks, NYC awnings are bigger, brighter, flashier (even literally, with flashing larger-than-life messages). You don’t have to compete with all that visual noise. A quiet, understatedly elegant awning can stand out beautifully, simply because it’s different. Besides, if you don’t have an in-your-face business, you don’t want an awning that sends the wrong message.

You have two key decisions to make: what you need and what you want.
All awnings must::

  • Match the scale of your building or exterior space.
  • Meet local building codes or covenants.
  • Provide adequate weather resistance, depending on your location and how you’re using your awning.
  • Meet your longevity and performance expectations.
  • Ensure safety and protection from the elements, unless they’re strictly decorative.

Beyond that, it’s all up to you.

Feeling overwhelmed? We understand. If you aren’t sure what you want — or you just want a little kick in the imagination — take a look around. You’ll see awnings up close and down the street, in every direction. Look how different they are from one another! Spend a few days carrying around a little notebook and jot down every great awning you see – what does it look like? Why do you like it?

Then have a chat with your NYC awnings professional. Take your notes with you , so you can explain what you liked. An experienced awning expert will have even more great ideas for you to consider, probably some you never saw on your look around the City. They also know all the behind-the-scenes details from design to installation, so you can be sure you’re getting the awning you need, not just the one you want.

In fact, it’s smartest to pick an awning company that can handle your job from start to finish. That way you’ll know your concept isn’t being second-guessed and there won’t be any delays or mistakes due to miscommunication among folks from different companies. You’ll be assigned an official contact person, so you’ll always know what’s happening, too.

How will you make your NYC awnings stand out from the crowd?

Photo Credit: Steve Spezz via Flickr

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