Marquises and awnings are installations designed to protect the front door from the weather while dressing up the facade. These structures are placed on the porches of hotels as well as the entrances to restaurants, Haussmannian buildings, individual houses, or garden shelters.
Wrought iron marquises and awnings offer certain advantages:
- they lend elegance to the entrance of the house or building;
- the available models are often adorned with floral patterns and scrolls;
- their affordable price is a significant advantage.
Frameless versions provide another option:
- this type of installation is made of a suspended glass plate;
- they do not attract attention while fulfilling their protective function;
- their discretion is an asset in enhancing the harmony of the facade.
Marquises and awnings are also available in wood:
- they give a rustic look to the facade decoration;
- they can accommodate the same tiles or slates covering the roof of the house for perfect harmony;
- it is possible to optimize decoration with climbing plants.
The models in PVC or aluminum have characteristics to be aware of:
- they add a touch of modernity to the facade;
- they are lightweight and easy to install;
- their polycarbonate roof is resistant to weather, shocks, and deformation;
- it is possible to combine various models to cover a large terrace.
Aesthetic criteria should be considered when choosing an entrance door awning:
- the most common models have a fan-like shape, circular arc, square, or rectangular;
- they may come with one, two, or even three slopes;
- the choice of color depends on that of the facade, shutters, and front door.
Although marquises and awnings are intended to protect front doors or shutters, their aesthetic aspect is one of the essential criteria to consider in their choice.