Author: Bumblebee Design
Marlesbury Awning – Shading with Style
The installation of two Marlesbury awnings installed on this beautiful London residence required careful consideration due to the very narrow balcony. Our Installation Department arranged special access equipment and licensing to carry out the work successfully. The Marlesbury awnings are controlled by wireless switching for convenience and comfort. All installation […]
read moreGreenwich Awnings for Nava Coffee House, Ringwood
The Greenwich Awning, as seen here at the friendly Nava Coffee House in Ringwood, show how, by combining traditional design with modern materials Deans have, with their Greenwich commercial awning, created a typically English village feel but with all the advantages of modern construction. The awnings are operated conveniently by […]
read moreDeans Blinds and Sunglasses, the perfect combination!
The provision of shade and solar control is becoming ever more important. According to Government statements heat gain, as a consequence of global warming in both commercial and domestic buildings, will increasingly become a health hazard. Providing shade and reducing solar control need not be confined to modern systems and […]
read moreTraditional residential awning design for Kensington period property
Residential awnings have been manufactured and installed by us since 1894 and we provide custom made awnings, installed by own teams of skilled technicians. Many styles of awnings are available from Deans but we are especially well known, due to our long experience of all types of properties and solutions, […]
read moreBespoke in-store awnings for Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is one the most well know and certainly longest established Supermarket chain in the UK and Deans have been pleased to have been chosen, over the past years, as suppliers of numerous interior and exterior bespoke awning solutions. This new rollout we are undertaking for Sainsbury’s involved the design […]
read moreRAGS® branding on Deans Traditional Awning in Hotel Night Club
RAGS® branding has been used to apply the amusing Tonteria logo on the two Traditional Deans Awnings we have recently installed at the Tonteria Night Club in the Knightsbridge, Sloane Square Hotel. RAGS® is a system of graphics branding we have developed at our London facility which enables us to […]
read moreProject completion at Sunnydown
These Classic folding arm awnings have recently been installed at the Sunnydown school in Whyteleafe, Surrey, completing our ongoing project. They are in addition to the RIB® Apex entrance canopy which we had already installed last year. The Classic folding arm awning is available in widths up to 13.50 meters […]
read moreThe Greenwich Awning® for Cafés and Restaurants
The Greenwich awning® is one of our most popular awnings systems and is perfect for use on street cafes, bars and restaurants. The Greenwich Awning® has been developed by our in-house design team and is manufactured entirely in our London workshop. The Greenwich awning has clean elegant lines that are […]
read moreGreenwich awning with sliding arms
What looks like a conventional, simple, awning we have just installed at the Little Teahouse in Greenwich is, in fact quite interesting. For a start the awning itself is called the Deans Greenwich awning as a consequence of it being manufactured in this very same borough of London. This Greenwich […]
read moreRib® apex entrance canopy at Sunnydown School
This new RIB® Apex style entrance canopy, has been installed recently at the Sunnydown special school in Caterham, Surrey. This type of Apex entrance canopy serves both to draw attention to the venue entrance and to shelter visitors. The Apex canopy has been constructed using the aforementioned RIB® system, which […]
read moreClassic Commercial awning for Rolleston Gallery
To have a large expanse of cover with an awning it is imperative that you specify a robust commercially rated system. This Classic commercial awning we have installed at The Rolleston Gallery is one such example where a large area in front of the business needed to be covered in […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies at Signorelli
Five RIB® Wedge canopies have been installed by us at Signorelli in the East Village, East London. Of particular note with this RIB® Wedge canopy installation is the precise way that the canopies have been fitted within the window reveals, creating an uncluttered appearance in tune with the sophistication of […]
read moreClassic Dutch canopies with practical style
Residential canopies and awnings are a speciality product from Deans and, in addition to our own in house designs, we are authorised UK installers of many of all the most sophisticated systems available in the UK. Our installers have been specially trained in the unique features of all our many systems. […]
read moreThe Deans Traditional Awning – A work of art
Within the blinds and awnings industry the Deans traditional awning is, in its own way, a work of art. From the crafted hardwood used in the construction of the traditional awning box, which has been patiently hand painted, through to the perfect alignment of the authentic galvanised cover tacks there […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies at Noorjahan II
These RIB® Wedge canopies, installed here at the Noorjahan II Restaurant in Sussex place, London, are in a style which creates a Parisian ambience seen more commonly on the streets of the French capital. The RIB® wedge canopies have been specially constructed to extend around the building in this continental […]
read moreDeans Victorian Awnings – The Original!
Deans Victorian awnings have been manufactured by us in much the same way since the company was founded in 1894. Using the very same casting patterns to produce stronger, forged, components and manufacturing methods, unchanged by time, the Deans Victorian is not just a replica, it is “the real thing”. […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies at La Gelatiera
RIB® Wedge canopies by Deans have a simple yet stylish look and can be of simple single element construction or, as here at La Gelatiera in East walk of custom bespoke design. In this case we have specially constructed the RIB® wedge canopies to extend around the building in an […]
read moreCommercial folding arm awnings at The Blue Posts
These two Markilux Model 1600 commercial folding arm awnings, installed at The Blue Posts, Kingley Street, have been boldly branded in the logo style of the client to make a clear visual statement. The branding has been carried out using Deans unique RAGS® graphic process which can handle logos of […]
read moreTraditional shop blinds at The Farmhouse
Deans original shop blinds have been made in almost the same traditional way they have since we started manufacture back in 1894. However, today we are able to take advantage of some modern technology without compromising the traditional look of the Deans original shop blinds which our clients value so […]
read moreClassic folding arm awning at Motcombs
This large Classic folding arm awning installed at Motcombs restaurant on Motcomb Street in Belgravia has given guests of the restaurant to enjoy their refreshment outside the restaurant and occupy themselves with the time honoured pursuit of people watching. The Classic folding arm awning is available in widths up to […]
read moreClassic original shop blinds for Mikkeller
Deans original shop blinds have been made in virtually the same way they have since we started back in 1894. However, today we are able to take advantage of some modern technology without compromising the traditional look of Deans original shop blinds which our clients value so much . The […]
read moreDutch blinds installed at the Kensington branch of Chestertons
Dutch blinds or Dutch canopies have been a common on our high streets for many years though it seems the reason for prefix seems to be lost, in fact in some parts of the country it is known as a “French” canopy but then in France they are an “auvent” […]
read moreThe Kenley Commercial awning, Wimbledon
The Kenley commercial awning is Deans’ Premier cassette awning system, available in over 300 fabric colourways both plain or striped, as in this example seen here at the popular Light On The Common restaurant in Wimbledon. The fresh canary yellow design chosen for this Kenley commercial awning has been used […]
read moreTraditional awnings in Kensington
Traditional awnings, just like the fine wines sold here by The Huntsworth Wine Co. in Kensington, will always last the test of time. Deans have been making these traditional awnings for 126 years (it was our birthday in August!) and we still make them in the same way’ with a […]
read moreGreenwich Traditional style awnings for Hai Di Lao
Traditional style awnings have an important place on many of our historic shopping streets and this site at the famous Trocadero building, where the Hai Di Lao is located, is fairly typical. For these traditional style awnings we have used our Greenwich awning®. An all British design we have created […]
read moreMarkilux awnings refurbished at Unicorn School Beckenham
Renovating awnings is a major part of Deans’ business and customers who come back to us time after time for this sort of work have been a staple of Deans work since we first started to blinds and awnings back in the 1800s. This job at the Unicorn Primary School […]
read moreGreenwich Awnings® for Geo Café in Caversham
Greenwich Awnings® have been created by us to provide the an ideal awning for the smaller installation; they are especially suitable where there is an element of historical interest associated with the building. especially where the building has some historic significance. The elegant, yet uncluttered, lines of our Greenwich Awnings® […]
read moreWedge style Rib® canopies, Haringtons, Maidenhead
Wedge style RIB® canopies are one of the Deans products which are being used in the refurbishment of a number of Haringtons hair stylists around the south of England. The modern design of Wedge style RIB® canopies provides a rigid structure and the opportunity for clear branding on its flat […]
read morePowder coated awnings for Haringtons Beaconsfield
Powder coated awnings in special colours is a sevice we can offer at Deans through the use of our in house powder coating facility. Awnings are, of course, powder coated as standard for a robust finish but, by having our own in-house facility, we are able to offer customers any […]
read moreTraditional Residential Awnings
Traditional residential awnings is a phrase which can almost be seen as an anachronism in these times of automation and remote control. However, at Deans we retain the skills and expertise to provide awnings of a traditional nature but with a modern twist. Traditional residential awnings of the type shown […]
read moreKenley commercial awnings for The Bedford Hotel
These three Kenley commercial awnings, which we have recently installed at the well known Bedford pub and music venue in Balham have been powder coated in our own plant to a client specified RAL reference to match the refurbished facia. The green awning fabric covers have received branding and a smart […]
read morePanel Canopies, a simples awning solution
Panel canopies, like the one installed here at the Norfolk Street Bakery, present a simple, yet stylish, contemporary solution for shop fronts which may not have suitable fixings for heavier canopies or awnings. Panel canopies create a branding opportunity, which boldly highlights the business name. The client branding here has […]
read moreKenley commercial awning at The Photobook Café
This Kenley commercial awning, which we have recently installed at the Photobook cafe in Leonard Circus, Central London, is an example of how a large area may be covered by an awning, of the right commercial quality, in one unbroken span. Clearly, to achieve this the awning has to be […]
read moreOutside dining solutions
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has required businesses to take a imaginative look at how they will react to the need for social distancing. Outside dining and entertaining are clearly one option for maintaining business levels whilst still complying with new regulations. Restaurants and other leisure industries have already had to […]
read moreSpring is a great time to choose your new awning
Spring is an excellent time to reflect on how best we might make use of our homes and so many of us have been doing odd jobs around that we previously had no time for. Recent sunny weather has also meant more time spent in the garden and many barbeques […]
read moreMarkilux and Deans – Awning partners for over 30 Years
Markilux and Deans have enjoyed a partnership in the UK stretching back for over thirty years and we are accredited suppliers and installers of the entire comprehensive Markilux awning range. The Markilux range of awnings extends across a wide range of domestic solar control from small pivoting awnings, such as […]
read more22 Carat Traditional awnings for George Hotel, Cheltenham
Gold leaf has been used for bespoke branding to the valances of these two traditional awnings installed by us on the elegant George Hotel in Cheltenham. The 22 carat Gold Leaf has been expertly created, using our unique RAGS® branding process and hand applied, by our skilled in house applicator. […]
read moreSQ2 recessed commercial awning at José Pizarro’s
The SQ2 recessed commercial awning is a brand of awning which we have developed for installation into new or refurbished shopfronts where the need for an integrated appearance is preferred. The Deans SQ2 recessed commercial awning has a number of similarities with other commercial awnings of this type but with […]
read moreThe Deans shop awnings at The Alpaca Islington
The Deans shop awnings, as seen here on the new Alpaca pub on the Essex Road in Islington, provide a multitude of benefits. They are at one time an aesthetic statement on a traditional building, a shelter for customers enjoying the outdoors and a reminder of how the street would […]
read moreShop blinds installed at The Butcher’s Hook in Fulham
Shop blinds have been traditionally installed on butchers shops and often these shop blinds are actually referred to as “butchers blinds”. The description of the shop blinds on this Fulham public house is particularly apt as it is the popular Butcher’s Hook on Fulham Road in South West London. It can be […]
read moreThe Marlesbury awning for All Bar One, Covent Garden
The Marlesbury awning, installed here at the Henrietta Street branch of All Bar One, has an additional feature in its use of our Deco Box which is styled with shaped end cheeks; a common site on awnings in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The arms of the Marlesbury awning have […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop blinds at Eastcheap Records
Traditional Deans shop blinds have been installed by us on this fine old Eastcheap venue and have been recessed in such a way that they appear as though they have always belonged there. Our expert surveyors have ensured that these traditional Deans shop blinds fit neatly within the shop front […]
read moreGreenwich Awnings® for Story Coffee
Greenwich Awnings® are a design of our own and they are an ideal awning for the smaller installation. The simple, yet elegant, lines of our Greenwich Awnings® are perfectly suited to boutiques, hotels and historic buildings and can be operated either manually, via a gearbox, or electrically, using wireless remote […]
read moreDeans shop blinds for Windfall, Battersea
Deans shop blinds have been a familiar sight on our high streets since the late nineteenth Century and Deans Blinds, founded in 1894, have for all this time been a primary manufacturer and installer of this iconic awning. The Deans shop blind is still constructed to the same timeless standards […]
read moreSQ2 recessed commercial awnings at Spitalfields
Recessed SQ2 commercial awnings are the smartest awning solution when your up market city venue is having a complete shop front refurbishment. The Deans SQ2 recessed commercial awning is unique amongst similar products in that the front profile has been designed to merge completely with the shopfront facia. With this […]
read moreParasol refurbishment for The Old Thameside Inn
Parasol refurbishment and awning recovers are a cost effective way to protect your long term investment and gain maximum commercial benefit from the resource. This parasol refurbishment has been carried out at the famous Mitchells and Butlers pub, The Old Thameside Inn, located alongside the River Thames and adjacent to the replica […]
read moreTraditional awnings with a craftsman touch
Traditional awnings can be a challenge to the awning maker and this example of the craft at The Lobster & Grill Restaurant, Sutton, is no exception. Close study of the images will show an almost serpentine shape to the traditional awnings side arms. It would have been possible to have […]
read morePanel canopies for Le Cordon Bleu
Panel canopies by Deans are a simple, contemporary and cost effective solution for shop fronts which require a fixed permanent three-dimensional sign system which emphasises a particular elevation or feature on the building. At the new Cordon Bleu Head Office on Fleet Street in Central London the panel canopies we […]
read moreDeans Traditional awnings for Pomona’s, Paddington
Deans traditional awnings have been supplied by us to Pomona’s, the popular restaurant located on Hereford Road in London’s Paddington area. These stunning awnings are exceptionally large for this type of product but, through the use of the very best harvested hard woods in the construction of the awning boxes, […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies in Chelsea Harbour
RIB® Wedge canopies by Deans have a simple yet stylish look but one the RIB® Wedge canopies, seen here at the Colefax and Fowler premises in Chelsea Harbour, has a surprisingly novel feature. One canopy has been recessed so that the left side of the canopy aligns perfectly with the […]
read moreKenley commercial awning for Mother Kelly’s Stratford
These two Kenley awnings have been installed at the latest location for the growing chain of Mother Kelly’s beer and wine emporium. The Kenley awning is one of the strongest of our significant range of retractable folding awnings and these particular units have been powder coated in our own plant […]
read moreTraditional restaurant awnings for Franco’s
Traditional restaurant awnings have helped businesses to adapt to the changing demands of well travelled diners who have travelled abroad and experienced the pleasures of eating and drinking outdoors and want to enjoy this experience when they visit their favourite eating place at home. Traditional restaurant awnings by Deans have […]
read moreEight canopies renovated for The Dorchester Hotel
Renovating canopies or awnings can be as basic as installing one new cover on a residential patio awning or providing new covers and renovating the frames of the eighty Dutch style canopies which can be seen from Park Lane and are located on the frontage of the iconic Dorchester Hotel. […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopy at Parquet Flooring NW11
This RIB® Wedge canopy, we have recently installed at The Parquet Flooring Company in Golders Green, North London presents an ideal unencumbered flat surface on which to apply the customers striking graphic design. This has been achieved through the use of our bespoke branding process which we call the RAGS® […]
read moreDeans Traditional shop awnings for Savills
Traditional Deans shop awnings have been supplied by us to Savills the Estate Agents for a number of years and these two shop awnings we have installed at the Barnes branch of Savills are typical of these sites. The shop awning boxes are painted, using environmentally safe water based paint, […]
read morePanel canopies for Chris Dyson Architects
Panel canopies are an interesting, yet intriguingly simple solution for providing shade signage to buildings on multiple elevations and where there is little in the form of substrates to provide a fixing. These panel canopies, which we have recently installed at the Chris Dyson Architects in Commercial Street, Spitalfields, central […]
read moreMarkilux 990 and Deans shop blinds for Brewmaster
Traditional Deans shop blinds and Markilux 990 awnings have been installed here at the Greene King Brewmaster pub site in Cranborne Street, Central London and they demonstrate how modern and traditional awning systems can be combined effectively on one site. The traditional shop blinds have been installed on the street […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop blinds at Ember Yard
These two Traditional Deans shop blinds demonstrate particularly the skills employed by our factory craftsmen who, through the traditional skills employed in timber “springing” have been able to maintain a flat front profile for the front awning laths despite the great length on these particular shop blinds. Deans have built […]
read moreKenley retractable commercial awning – Waterstones
The Kenley retractable commercial awning is frequently specified for corporate clients who require a robust retractable commercial awning system which can extend across larger widths. This Kenley retractable commercial awning we have recently installed at the Bridport Hill branch of Waterstones has been powder coated in our own plant to […]
read moreRecessed commercial awnings for The Good Fairy
Recessed commercial awnings are the neatest awning solution when you are having a complete shop front refurbishment and it is a good idea to involve the Deans Design Team at an early stage to ensure a sufficient substrate is available for a recessed commercial awning. The Deans SQ2 recessed commercial […]
read moreDeans shop blinds Bentley and Skinner
These five Traditional Deans shop blinds have been recently installed by us at the Bentley and Skinner Flagship store on Piccadilly in Central London. The shop blinds have been decorated with the well known Bentley and Skinner type-style through the means of the RAGS® branding process; a system which has […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop blinds – Sekforde
Traditional Deans shop blinds are not just for shops! The name has remained since we started to install these shop blinds in London back in the nineteenth century but the design has also become synonymous with other types of Victorian establishments, such as public houses. The job here at The […]
read moreKenley commercial awning for Itsu Restaurant
This Kenley commercial awning which we have recently installed at the Notting Hill branch of Itsu Restaurant has been powder coated in our own plant in the special corporate Itsu colour to match the awning fabric which has also been especially sourced for this long standing client of ours. The […]
read moreSignature awning – The Station House Pub
The Signature awning by Deans is the strongest of our folding-arm awnings range. On this large Signature awning, installed on the Station buildings in West London, the awning frame has an integrated cover board thereby ensuring the fabric cover is enclosed within its own housing which provides complete fabric protection […]
read moreTraditional awnings for Coach and Horses
Traditional is one word you can really associate with both Deans Blinds and Shepherd Neame. Though this traditional brewer is two hundred years older than us our one hundred and thirty years still qualifies Deans as a true Traditional blind maker. This traditional Deans shop blind, which we have just […]
read moreMarkilux 990 commercial awnings – The Hop Pole
Markilux 990 commercial awnings are a small and compact manual or electric awnings system, ideal for installation to either wall or soffit. The front profile fits snugly into the cassette, when retracted, providing a weatherproof seal. Markilux 990 commercial awnings are kept rigid, when extended, via bionic tendon elbow joints […]
read moreMarkilux 730 cafe awnings at Story, St John’s Hill
These markilux 730 square cassetted pivot awnings installed at Story Coffee in St John’s Hill are a neat solution to providing shade and a focal recognition point for the business. Whilst not suitable for very large widths the Markilux 730 awning has a number of special advantages not the least […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopy – Cheshire Oaks
This RIB® wedge canopy by Deans has been installed at The Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet located on the Wirral, Cheshire. The RIB® wedge canopy is constructed using our bespoke system of manufacture which is a rigid assembly technique, unique to us. This particular canopy demonstrates the extreme rigidity of construction […]
read moreRestaurant awnings restoration at Spaghetti House
Restaurant awnings restauration is a key element of Deans work and 130 years of experience has given us the skills and experience to tackle virtually any type of awning, whether traditional or modern. This complex job at the Spaghetti House flagship restaurant on Goodge Street in Fitzrovia is a fine example […]
read moreGreenwich awnings for Wahlburgers, Covent Garden
Greenwich awnings are a modern version of a traditional system with the advantage that the awning can be operated either manually, via a gearbox, or electrically, using wireless remote controls. These two Greenwich awnings which we have installed at the new Wahlburgers in Covent Garden have an unusual feature in […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopy at Rudd’s, Blackfriars
RIB® wedge canopies are a popular design of commercial canopies due to their rigid structure and the opportunity for clear branding on the flat surfaces. This RIB® wedge canopy we have installed at Rudd’s Bar, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4 is constructed using our bespoke system of manufacture, which is […]
read moreCommercial awnings installed in Stratford
These two Kenley commercial awnings have been installed at the new Chop Shop Restaurant in East Village, Stratford East, London. The Kenley awning has been a first line commercial awning of Deans for over twenty five years and continues to be a play a significant role in the commercial awning market. […]
read moreGold Leaf awnings application – The Fox Club
Gold Leaf and gilt decoration is not confined solely to historic monuments and the bindings of precious books. In this case the branding on this traditional Deans awning has been applied by our craftsman to provide dignity and longevity to the fabric on this fine old establishment, The Fox Club […]
read moreGreenwich restaurant awning at L’Amandine Cafe
This Greenwich restaurant awning, which we have installed at the popular L ‘Amandine coffee and sandwich shop in Parkleys Parade, Richmond, has an unusual flat top to the awning box due to the overhang which removes the need for a pitch. The restaurant awning itself is operated via a simple […]
read morePanel canopies installed in Copenhagen
Canopies do not always have shade and solar control as their primary function. We had previously installed fixed panel canopies for H&M Home at Westfield White City and the client was so pleased they asked us to repeat the project, but this time the panel canopies had to be installed […]
read moreTraditional shop blinds at Daylsford Farm Shop
Traditional shop blinds have been made by Deans since the end of the nineteenth Century in our London workshop. Today they are part of the British high street and instantly recognised all over the world. The awning is ideal for the variable British weather and is still the only awning […]
read moreTraditional Deans restaurant awnings at AOK
Traditional Deans restaurant awnings have been installed at a new restaurant and bakery; AOK Bakery, who provide foods free from gluten , dairy and refined-sugar. These Traditional Deans restaurant awnings are based on the well known Deans shop blinds we have been manufacturing since our beginnings in 1894. The awning […]
read moreDeans Marlesbury awnings: Boutique 1 on Sloane Street
It is impossible to have a Company with such a track record as Deans, which spans three centuries, without it having the most enviable reputation. It is reputation which encourages repeat business and recommendations emanating from these old customers is what keeps our order book full. These Deans Marlesbury awnings […]
read moreClassic commercial awnings for the Elephant & Castle
These Classic commercial awnings, installed at the Elephant and Castle pub in Holland Street, Kensington replace a similar system we originally installed some twenty years ago; is an indication of just how long Deans have enjoyed the patronage of the Mitchells and Butler portfolio of pubs. The Classic commercial awning […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop blinds for Knight Frank
These Traditional Deans shop blinds, recently installed at Knight Frank Estate Agent in Mount Street are branded, using our RAGS® Graphics application process with the well known Knight Frank Logo. The shop blind has been installed carefully within the pillars and decorative lintel of this listed building and are in […]
read moreBespoke canopy for Rev JW Simpson
Bespoke canopies or awnings are something that Deans really look forward to tackling and this bespoke canopy in a wedge style is particularly unusual. Rather than the usual fabric covered RIB® framing system we constructed this bespoke canopy entirely from aluminium. It is still light but remarkably strong and able […]
read moreAwnings for pubs – a Deans speciality
The complex Nicholsons graphic which you see on these two traditional Deans pub awnings, recently installed at The Feathers Public House on the Broadway, Victoria. have been created, using our RAGS® Graphics application process. These pub awnings have been installed carefully within the complex moulded pillars and decorative lintel of […]
read moreTraditional awnings and barriers for Waxy’s Little Sister
These four Deans traditional awnings have been installed at the vibrant Waxy’s Little Sister pub in Wardour Street. The crimson red of the covers is complimentary to the ambience of the Chinatown location and this theme is carried through to windbreak barriers that we have also installed. The barriers are […]
read moreTraditional shop awnings at Bala Baya
These two Traditional shop awnings have been installed at the Bala Baya Bakery and restaurant in Southwark. Of special note is the very complicated arrangement of the traditional powder coated steel shop awning arms which have had to be carefully sculptured in such a way as to support the awnings […]
read moreDeans awnings are now available in Australia
For all Deans products and services in Australia our sole authorised Distributor is Awning Republic, based in Perth and who can be found on this link Awnings in Perth WA In just under 10 years Awning Republic have grown to become Australia’s most trusted commercial specialists in awnings, umbrella’s, retractable roofs, outdoor […]
read moreHistorical exterior awnings renovation
Deans Blinds has been manufacturing awnings and blinds since 1894 and this 135 years of experience has enabled us to be able to replicate/refurbish any type of historical awning. Where appropriate we will match a new awning to an existing awning in order to retain consistency of style though we […]
read moreTraditional shop blinds at The Sports Bar & Grill, Islington
Deans traditional shop blinds have been made in pretty much the same way since we first started making them back in the late nineteenth century, however, today we are able to take advantage of some modern technology without compromising the traditional look which our clients value. The hard wood traditional […]
read moreValances add style, protection and branding opportunities
Valances are an additional feature which can be fitted to an awning or canopy or even to one of our giant parasols. Our valances come in all shapes and sizes and are useful, both for additional sun shade, and for the application of a branding message which is applied using […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies at Miller & Carter
RIB® wedge canopies are a modern design of commercial canopies benefitting from a rigid structure and the opportunity for clear branding on the flat surfaces. These fifteen RIB® wedge canopies we have installed at the popular Miller and Carter family restaurant at the Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, Ellesmere Port, are […]
read moreResidential awnings in time for summer
Deans residential awnings have been manufacturing and installed across the UK for over 125 years and we provide a custom made product, installed by our own teams of skilled technicians. Based in our London factory we hold large stocks of components from which we are able to create stylish, high […]
read moreMarkilux 700 window canopy at The Roxy Club
This Markilux 700 window canopy, with its square cassetted style and pivoting arms, has been installed at The Roxy Club in Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, providing a focal recognition point for the business. Whilst not suitable for very large widths the Markilux 700 window canopy has a number of special advantages […]
read moreGolden Greenwich Awning at Mimi Holliday
This Greenwich contemporary awning, which we have installed at the Mimi Holliday lingerie boutique in Regents Park Road, London, reflects the elegance of the well known designer’s style. The traditional appearance of the Greenwich awning is supported by its robust construction and, in this case, the front profile has also […]
read moreEntrance canopy at Doggett’s, Blackfriars Bridge
An Entrance canopy does more than just protect visitors from the weather when entering a location, possibly from the road or a car park; they also act as a signpost to the very point at which the business wants to direct customers or guests. The apex shape of this entrance […]
read moreTraditional commercial awnings for Jackson-Stops
Traditional commercial awnings have more uses than shade and general weather protection, they also act as three dimensional signage; pointing the way to a particular establishment and making it stand out from the general High Street scene. This is particularly important to multiple businesses where brand recognition is paramount. Once […]
read moreMarlesbury Commercial awning for The Gonville Hotel
Greenwich awnings are a modern version of a traditional system with the advantage that the awning can be operated either manually, via a gearbox, or electrically, using wireless remote controls. The unique nature of the design means that the Greenwich awning is immensely strong yet the careful use of modern […]
read moreDeans blinds are BBSA Industry Award Finalists
We are proud to have been declared as finalists for the 2019 British Blinds and Shutters Association BBSA Industry Award in the category of “Best External Shading Installation” with our project for Hovarda restaurant. We installed for them two of our unique product, the Greenwich awning, and three bespoke RIB […]
read moreGreenwich awning at Martha’s, Soho
Greenwich awnings are a modern version of a traditional system with the advantage that the awning can be operated either manually, via a gearbox, or electrically, using wireless remote controls. The unique nature of the design means that the Greenwich awning is immensely strong yet the careful use of modern […]
read moreTraditional Deans blind at Espresso, Lincoln’s Inn Fields
This traditional Deans blind at Espresso, of Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London, provides more than shade and general weather protection, it also acts as a three dimensional sign; pointing the way to the establishment and making it stand out proudly on the corner with Gate Street. Using our bespoke RAGS® […]
read moreClassic commercial awnings, installed at Lewis’s Fish and Grill
These Classic commercial awnings, installed at Lewis’s Fish and Grill in Loose Lane, Maidstone, have been combined with a corner mounted RIB® wedge canopy to present a striking and cheerful aspect to this popular and friendly local venue. The fabric covers have all been decorated, using our bespoke RAGS® branding […]
read moreRib® Panel canopy for Boki Coffee, Wembley
RIB® Panel canopies are a modern design of commercial canopy benefitting from a rigid structure and the opportunity for clear branding on its flat surfaces. This RIB® Panel canopy we have installed at Boki Coffee in the Boxpark centre at Wembley has been selected because of the limited fixing available […]
read moreTraditional shop blinds for Knight Frank, Cirencester
Traditional shop blinds have been manufactured by us in London since our formative tears late in the Nineteenth Century and our founder, Mr John Dean, would have been able to recognise these five traditional shop blinds we have just installed at the Knight Frank offices in Cirencester. At Deans we […]
read moreDutch blinds installed at Vintage Cellars
The Dutch blind or Dutch canopy has been a staple on the high streets for many years though it seems the reason for prefix seems to be lost, in fact in some parts of the country it is known as a French canopy but then in France they are an […]
read moreBespoke blind solution for country pub garden
Bespoke blind systems have always been a speciality for Deans and these bespoke blinds at The Golden Retriever Pub in Bracknell, near Wokingham, Berkshire are no exception. The attractive garden area was always a popular place for outside dining and drinking but the evenings could be chilly so the requirement […]
read moreTraditional shop blind for Ydbmf Cafe in Hither Green
Traditional shop blinds have been manufactured by Deans for over 130 years in London and this traditional shop blind we have installed at You Don’t Bring Me Flowers cafe and florist in Hither Green, South East London, is no exception. The hard wood awning boxing and front lath is carefully […]
read moreTraditional shop blind for Uni Restaurant, Belgravia
This traditional shop blind at Uni restaurant in Ebury Street, Belgravia features branding at either end to reflect the styles of food on offer. This branding has been applied to the traditional shop blind through the use of our bespoke RAGS® branding process which permits accurate logo reproduction in a […]
read moreTraditional shop blind at the Roasting Party Cafe
This traditional shop blind at The Roasting Party Cafe on London Wall in Moorgate, London, features branding to the valance applied with our unique RAGS® application process to highlight the name of the business. The traditional shop blind is an awning type which has been manufactured in accordance with our […]
read moreTraditional awnings at Soho House Farmhouse, Oxfordshire
Traditional awnings have been installed by us over the years at numerous Soho House premises. and these three traditional awnings are the latest additional to an extensive portfolio of work we have carried out for the iconic Soho House International private members club. Installed at The Soho Farmhouse, near Great […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop awnings, Kyseri, Fitzrovia
These two Traditional Deans shop awnings are installed at the new Kyseri restaurant, located on the corner of Grafton Way and Whitfield Street, in London’s Fitzrovia district. The pair of traditional shop awnings are installed on the corner site just beneath the decorative lintel and have been neatly set back […]
read moreDeans shop awnings recovered, Haymarket Hotel
Traditional Deans shop awnings are one of our most popular products and one which we have been manufacturing and installing for nearly 130 years. Deans shop awnings have hardwood boxes and front laths which are painted, using environmentally safe water based paints, often the same colour as the shopfront. The […]
read moreTraditional shop awnings, Josie’s, Petersfield
These Traditional shop awnings are installed at Josie’s; a restaurant and bistro situated on Saint Peter’s Road, Petersfield, in East Hampshire. This building, along with much of the Petersfield architecture dates for the eighteenth and nineteenth century and the traditional shop awning chosen reflects perfectly on the corner site of […]
read more125 years of quality without question
Over the past 125 years since Deans have been making and installing awnings every now and then something pops up to remind us of how just how far back our story goes. For example being reminded how Mr John Dean, our founder, took over Fulham Football club at the turn […]
read morePatio awnings and external sunblinds
Patio awnings and external sunblinds and are becoming increasingly popular in the UK. In the last 50 years, blinds of new styles and types have appeared, made of aluminium components, with rot-proof and fade-proof fabrics and Dean have always been at the forefront of these developments. In Continental Europe, residential […]
read moreIlluminated Markilux 6000 awnings at Momo Mayfair
These Markilux 6000 model heavy duty cassette commercial grade awnings, installed here at Momo Restaurant in Heddon Street, London have a number of unique options fitted. Firstly, the three awnings are linked to provide over sixteen meters of cover and are controlled by a wireless remote switch thereby limiting any […]
read moreKenley Commercial awnings, Darkhorse Restaurant, East London
These two Kenley commercial awnings with their neat integrated cassettes have been installed at the new Darkhorse restaurant in Bethnal Green , East London. The Kenley commercial awning is available with electric or manual controls and a menu of automatic control options including sun and wind response. The frames on […]
read moreShop blind for The Palomar Restaurant in Soho
This traditional Deans shop blind at The Palomar restaurant, in the heart of Soho, has a distinctive difference from most of the Deans shop blinds we install in that it has been neatly recessed within the facia of the shop beneath the distinctive Palomar sign. The shop blind extends out […]
read moreMarlesbury awnings for the Juno Rooms, Watling Street, London
Marlesbury is one of our bespoke awnings developed especially for the commercial market and is based on a traditional theme. These four Marlesbury awnings Incorporate fine metalwork and the elegant design classic lines means that it is especially suited to this type of installation where there is a requirement for […]
read moreClassic commercial awning for The General Wine Company, Liphook
This large Classic commercial awning, installed at The General Wine Company, Liphook, has been dramatically branded in the logo style of the client with a separate, weighted, valance printed with additional useful text. The branding is carried out using Deans unique RAGS® graphic process which can handle logos of any […]
read moreMarlesbury awning at the Gonville Hotel, Cambridge
This Marlesbury awning, installed here at the Gonville hotel in Cambridge hasa number of features worth especial note. The awning box has been constructed in our Deco Box style with shaped end cheeks which were a particular feature of awnings in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The arms of the […]
read moreRenovating awnings for Save the Children, Richmond
Renovating awnings can be as basic as installing a new cover or as complex as producing new parts to replace those damaged by storm or, on occasion, vehicular contact. Renovating awnings is not a job to be taken lightly, the older products, such as the Deans shop blind, contain very […]
read moreClassic Retractable awnings for the Clayton Hotel, Chiswick
The Classic retractable awning by Deans, installed here at the Clayton Hotel,Chiswick High Road, is one of our most robust commercial awnings and is most suited to larger installations even those of a greater width or arm extension. The Classic retractable awning is a robust, heavy-duty system that comes with […]
read moreResidential awnings by Deans in 2019
Residential awnings have featured significantly in our portfolio of installations this year and a few of the residential awnings and canopies we have recently installed, or renovated, are shown here. Our residential awnings cover all aspects of solar control and outside entertainment from the simple Dutch canopy, where the resistance […]
read morePanel canopies installed at go.botanica, Haywards Heath
Panel canopies of the type installed here at go.botanica are a stylish, contemporary and cost effective solution for shop fronts which require a fixed permanent three-dimensional sign system which also offers an element of coverage for product or customers. In this case the panel canopy also offers shade to al […]
read moreTraditional blinds for a traditional British restaurant
Traditional blinds are a perfect foil for this traditional British restaurant, Saucy, which opened recently on Lordship Lane, Southwark. With its bold red and white striped cover contrasting with the black of the shop front this traditional blind is a reminder of all things British and Southwark in particular. The […]
read moreGreenwich awnings installed at Kaffee 9 in Berlin
The Greenwich Awning® design is based on the classic French window coverings that have adorned the beautiful facades of Europe for centuries. However it has the advantage that the awning can be operated either manually, via a gearbox, or electrically, using wireless remote controls. The Greenwich awning is a British product […]
read moreClassic awning for 19:20 Bar Clerkenwell
The Classic retractable awning is the ideal solution when an exceptionally large covered area is required for outside dining or entertainment. installed here at the 19:20 Bar on Great Sutton Street in Clerkenwell; the Classic awning is a robust, heavy-duty, system that has an integral protective cover board which sits […]
read moreTraditional awning installation at Hopper and Bean
Traditional awning wooden boxes and laths were originally all painted in one colour, and this is noted in our old invoice and quotation books from the late 1800’s, as “purple brown”. We have no idea what this colour looked like but it certainly does not sound terribly exciting. In addition […]
read moreSmart Traditional awning for The Soho Hotel, London
This smart Traditional awning with its painted hardwood wooden awning boxes and lath has been installed at the Firmdale Soho Hotel in The Richmond Mews, Soho. The clean lines of the pale fabric colour contrast with the special grey of the awning box and the smartly outlined hotel name we […]
read moreSQ2 Recessed commercial awnings, Manchester
Three SQ2 recessed commercial awnings have recently been installed by us at the David M Robinson Jewellers in St Ann’s Square, Manchester. This neat contemporary recessed commercial awning design is unique amongst similar products in that the front profile has the ability to merge completely with the shopfront facia. No […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopy at Honey & Co
This RIB® wedge canopy installed at the tiny Honey & Co Restaurant in Fitzrovia is a modern design of commercial canopy benefitting from a rigid structure and the opportunity for simple, yet clear, branding on the flat surfaces and valance. The special construction method we employ comprises a rigid assembly […]
read moreClassic retractable awnings for The Boathouse
These five Classic retractable awnings have been neatly installed to the separate chalet like dining areas of the historic Shepherd Neame Flagship Boathouse pub/restaurant in Yalding, Kent. The individuality of the location is emphasised by the way the awnings have been installed, providing personalised cover, yet creating a rustic overall […]
read moreClassic retractable awnings: St Margaret’s, Chipstead
Classic retractable awnings are often installed in multiple units and this installation at St Margaret’s in Chipstead, Surrey are fairly typical. The awnings are installed on separate windows of the community hall but the overall impression is to create a constant means of solar control to reduce heat gain into […]
read moreShop awnings for the Crystal Maze
These two smart Traditional Deans shop awnings have been installed recently at the popular Games centre, The Crystal Maze, in Shaftsbury Avenue London. They are covered in a bright blue awning fabrics and the Traditional Deans shop awnings have been decorated boldly in white with the Crystal Maze graphics through the […]
read moreTraditional Deans shop awning for the Opera Tavern
This smart Traditional Deans shop awning has been installed recently at the trendy Opera Tavern in Covent Garden, central London. The fresh peach coloured awning fabric contrasts with the crisp black graphics which have been applied through the use of our bespoke bespoke RAGS® branding process. The shop awning has […]
read moreTwo Deans Traditional awnings for Portobello House
These two Traditional Deans awnings have been installed recently at the Portobello House boutique style Hotel on Ladbroke grove in the Notting Hill area of West London. The clear, aqua coloured awning fabric has been co-ordinated with the boxes of the shop awnings which, in turn, are constructed from licensed, […]
read moreDeans Traditional awnings at Farrow & Ball
These two Deans traditional awnings have been installed on the Farrow & Ball corner site on Cross Street, The Angel Islington. Deans have installed traditional awnings of this type on a number of Farrow & Ball sites and the nature of the product fits well with the traditional philosophy behind this […]
read moreCombination awnings at Heads + Tails
This Classic commercial awning and the Markilux 1700 awning have been installed at Heads + Tails in West Hampstead, London. This is a perfect example of how our huge range of awnings can be adapted, using combination awnings, to fit a wide range of installation situations. The Classic awning shown […]
read moreClassic awnings with gold leaf branding
These two Classic folding arm awnings installed at Butler and Wilson, on the Fulham Road, South London, are impressive examples of the suitability of the Classic folding arm awning to give unbroken cover over a particularly wide shop frontage. The Classic awning is an unfussy design which belies the robust […]
read moreTraditional Deans Victorian awning in Paradise
This fine Traditional Deans Victorian awning fits perfectly into the setting of this old Victorian building in the Kensal Green area of London. The Deans Victorian awning, made in precisely the same way it would have been back in 1894, is recommended by many local Council Planning offices as the […]
read moreTraditional awnings at the Marriott Hotel
This subdued installation of four Traditional awnings have been installed at the elegant Marriott Hotel on the Plaza Parade, Maida Vale. They have been carefully designed and manufactured to fit perfectly within the recesses of the four windows. This installation of traditional awnings shows just how important it is that […]
read moreGreenwich Awnings® for Yoshino, Piccadilly
The Greenwich Awning® design is based on classic French window coverings that have featured the beautiful facades of Europe for centuries and has been developed by us to be the perfect foil for traditional British buildings where the classic design is supported by robust construction. The Greenwich Awning® has elegant, […]
read moreShop blinds for the beautiful Flower Co.
The Beautiful Flower Company in Dowdeswell Park just outside Cheltenham is enjoying excellent growth and will shortly be adding a floral school to its portfolio. The Traditional shop blinds which we have recently installed to the authentic timber facia provide an attractive entrance together with enhancing the outside area where […]
read moreMarkilux 5010 Patio awning with Spotline LED
Residential awnings have again featured significantly in our portfolio of installations this year and one of the more popular awnings we have installed is the luxurious, design award winning, Markilux 5010. Available in either electric or manually operated versions this enclosed cassette system can be installed in single units up […]
read moreAwning design: Stratford International Boardwalk
Design and Project Management of entire awning system installations is a speciality service provided by Deans which has been developed from the very earliest work we have done over the past 125 years since we were established in Putney way back in 1894. This impressive installation of the Italian Pratic […]
read moreEyelid canopies for Gulshan, Fleet
Our canopies are available in many shape and sizes, from the most simple flat panel types right up to complicated shapes with multiple contours and planes. These “eyelid” canopies at The Gulshan in Fleet are one of the more basic styles though they still present a striking exclamation mark to […]
read moreTraditional Deans awning for Trove
This Traditional Deans awning, installed at Trove on the Golborne Road, Notting Hill, fits in with the shop front in an unobtrusive way. With its recessed hardwood box painted to match the shopfront and even the arms, powder coated by us in our own facility, it has been colour matched […]
read moreWedge canopies for Waitrose
Wedge canopies are a modern design of commercial canopy benefitting from a rigid structure and the opportunity for simple, yet clear, branding on the flat surfaces and valance, when specified. The special construction method we employ in the manufacture or wedge canopies is based on our RIB® system of manufacture […]
read moreGreenwich Awnings® for Louis Vuitton
Greenwich Awnings® are often installed on prestigious and historic sites in series as their classic appearance can enhance the location without imposing upon it. In addition, the way in which our Greenwich Awnings® retract, within a traditional awning box, the mechanism can be hidden from view and the elements. It […]
read moreBullnose canopies for Lina stores
Branding is all important to our corporate clients and our unique RAGS® system of graphics application ensures continuity of design and accurate colour representation on all of our commercial awning installations. Frequently the branding is client specific with unique logos and colours which we are able to faithfully replicate. However, […]
read moreRib® Wedge canopies at Bagatelle
This RIB® Wedge canopy, we have recently installed at The Parquet Flooring Company in Golders Green, North London presents an ideal unencumbered flat surface on which to apply the customers striking graphic design. This has been achieved through the use of our bespoke branding process which we call the RAGS® […]
read moreAnother Traditional Deans awning at Espresso
This Traditional Deans awning is the latest in a series of similar installations we have done for the Espresso room sites in and around london. On this occasion the recessed hardwood box, painted to match the shopfront, has been neatly inserted within the decorative pilasters just as it would have […]
read moreMarkilux residential awnings from Deans
Markilux residential awnings are a speciality feature from Deans and we are authorised UK installers of many of all the most sophisticated systems available in the UK; our installers have been specially trained in the unique features of these elegant shade solutions. Our residential awnings cover all aspects of solar […]
read moreWedge canopies: Richmond
Wedge canopies, are an ideal vehicle for applied branding. Wedge canopies, by reason that they have large flat surface can accept branding in a bold fashion which gives prominence to a business. As can be seen on these seven wedge canopies we have installed at The Grill off the Green […]
read moreCommercial Parasols for Beckenham pre-school
Classic commercial parasols, as shown on the units installed here at the Brick By Brick Pre-school in Beckenham, show how they can act to provide solar control enabling children to enjoy the outdoors play areas without danger of sun burn which is especially an issue for younger children. These particular […]
read moreDeans Victorian awning with RAGS® branding for Lily’s Cheesecakes
The Deans Victorian awning has been manufactured by us in much the same way as it was when the company was founded in 1894. Using the very same traditional manufacturing methods, improved over time, the Deans Victorian awning is not just a replica, it is “the real thing”. Constructed from […]
read moreAwnings and snow are not good campanions
We haven’t had much of the white stuff so far down south this winter but the weather doom mongers are now saying it may not be far away. If this is indeed the case then we should make it clear – sun awnings and snow do not make good partners. […]
read moreAwning to extend teaching in schools to outside areas
Within a health promoting school, opportunities to learn outdoors and to interact with the natural world make a vital contribution to a whole school approach to health. Education outdoors can involve working with others, practicing new skills, undertaking practical conservation and influencing society. Learning outdoors can include the following, all […]
read moreQualified advice on shading
We are often asked to provide expert advice to architects, specifiers, contractors, and building owners and users as to the best solution for any solar shading situation. Blinds and awnings come in a huge range of styles, colours and finishes. Virtually any style can be motorised for convenience or even […]
read moreScreen fabrics available for bifold doors
We have a specialist range of screen fabrics designed to reduce heat and glare from any bifold door or large glazed area. These screen fabrics allow you to enjoy the maximum light afforded by your new blinds without the unwanted gIare. If you are planning an extension which incorporates large […]
read moreMarkilux awnings to reduce workplace temperatures
This Markilux 990 model retractable awning is a compact awning system. Perfect to face fix or top fix. The small size and weight are due to the smart u-shaped front profile which encompasses neatly both the folding arms and roller tube: the markilux 990 is an ideal solution for balcony […]
read moreAwning graphics by Deans
Recovering commercial awnings with new awning graphics is a valuable service which Deans offer to all new and existing customers. Recovering commercial awnings is a cost effective way of preserving your existing awning by changing the appearance or even creating a completely new logo or text or colour update when […]
read moreClassic electric commercial awning
Classic electric commercial awning installed at the Tannin and Oak wine specialist in West End Lane, North London, is a German awning system manufactured to full TüV assembled at our factory in London and installed by our own Deans skilled site installers. The Classic electric commercial awning is assembled from […]
read moreCommercial awnings on new developments
Commercial awnings on new developments are a feature of many shops and other high street premises by virtue of their multiple benefits including shade for the sun, protection for customers in rain showers and of course the many promotional opportunities offered by the advertising potential of applying graphics to the […]
read moreContract awnings for shopfitters
Deans have been installing recessed contract awnings for contract clients since before the Second World War under the banner names of the Deans Compact awning, the Deans Electromatic awning and the Deanmaster shop awning. Today the contract awnings system we present for installation into commercial shopfront facias is the Deans […]
read moreRecovering awnings for another long standing client
Recovering awnings is a key part of Deans Blinds service commitment to existing customers and Muriel’s Kitchen is a typical long term customer of Deans who has come back to us time after time. Recovering awnings is a cost effective way of gaining maximum long term use from your existing […]
read moreThe Deans Greenwich Awnings® – Traditional lines with a modern twist
The Deans Greenwich Awnings® is manufactured entirely in our London factory and is specified for use where there is a requirement for a traditional look awning but with modern control options. The simplicity of the design means that the Greenwich awning is of robust construction yet our careful use of […]
read moreDrop arm awnings – for priority solar control
Drop arm awnings are ideal in special circumstances where shade and solar control are a major requisite and large horizontal projections are not, either wanted, nor possible due to the window location. The drop arm awning is retractable so it can be closed when not in use or in particularly […]
read moreNo shortage of classic awnings at Deans
Classic awnings, are a popular commercial awning system available from Deans Blinds offering, as they do, a cost effective solution to shade and aesthetics through its semi cassetted makeup which can be manually or electrically controlled. Seen here at KFC franchise on George Lane in South Woodford the awnings are […]
read moreSkylight lantern blinds for more light but less heat
Skylight lantern blinds are increasingly being included in house renovations, refurbishments and extensions. These have become more popular over the last few years; home owners are trying to create more living space in their homes. Larger Kitchens, Family Rooms and open plan living are being favoured. Many of these extensions […]
read moreSignage; The key to being noticed
Signage is important to every business with a high street location and standing out from the crowd amongst a mass of street furniture is never easy. Corporate identity in signage is a key element in any market led business and the adherence to a specific corporate design strategy has to […]
read moreSpringtime awning recovers
Springtime awning recovers: Finally the cold weather seems to be moving down to the southern hemisphere and the anticipation for the hoped for long hot summer begins! Time to open the awning, dust it off and, oh dear! it does look a little sad.. Not to worry at Deans we […]
read moreOverheating and glare
Overheating and Glare are key issues facing building designers today. Overheating has significant effects on health, well being and productivity in commercial buildings. The World Green Building Council has demonstrated that in offices and other similar commercial environments productivity drops by 10% if the temperature rises above 30 Dec C, […]
read moreAwareness of risks to health when homes overheat
10 August 2018 Deans Blinds are raising awareness of the risks relating to overheating in homes and offering advice on how to keep cool in the heatwave. Deans Blinds are a member of the British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA), who have spent several years analysing overheating in British homes. […]
read moreRe-branding packages from Deans
Re-branding packages comprising a combination of awnings or canopies with cafe barriers is a feature of much of Deans work, especially with corporate clients. Re-branding packages can take the form of fixed or retractable systems and, where required, we are able to incorporate such items as heating or lighting into […]
read moreHeating and lighting your awning
Adding infra-red heaters to your patio awning, all weather awning or giant parasol can enhance and lengthen the time you and your friends and family spend outside when you enjoying the benefits of outdoor socialising. The heaters we recommend are directional infra-red heaters which use up to 30% less energy […]
read moreGold Leaf – Incomparable branding for awnings
The Prince of Morocco in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice observed of the beautiful, and wealthy, Portia “All that glisters is not gold”. This is just one of the numerous sayings and expressions we have adopted in the English language over the millennia, Though in this case we have changed the […]
read moreAwnings and Canopies for all seasons
Awnings and canopies have tremendous practical uses including solar control to provide cooling of interiors, protection from the rain to enable commercial customers to enjoy al fresco dining and as a focal point to show the entrance to a building. The aesthetic impact of an awning or canopy can also […]
read moreExterior awnings renovation
Deans Blinds has been manufacturing awnings and blinds since 1894 and this 135 years of experience has enabled us to be able to replicate/refurbish any type of historical awning. Where appropriate we will match a new awning to an existing awning in order to retain consistency of style though we […]
read moreDeans awnings now available in Australia
For all Deans products and services in Australia our sole authorised Distributor is Awning Republic, based in Perth and who can be found on this link Awnings in Perth WA In just under 10 years Awning Republic have grown to become Australia’s most trusted commercial specialists in awnings, umbrella’s, retractable […]
read moreMarkilux 8800 solves heat gain challenge
The Markilux 8800 awning was the perfect solution to the challenge presented to us by this residential project on the top floor of a luxury domestic property in Marylebone, Central London. The problem the client was experiencing was excess glare to the rooms below the skylights and, in some ways […]
read moreResidential awnings – Latest
Residential awnings have been manufactured and installed by us since 1894 and we provide custom made product, installed by own teams of skilled technicians. All types of residential awnings are available from Deans but we are especially well known, due to our heritage, for the pivoting residential awnings and few […]
read moreDeans new showroom opened in Sutton
We are delighted to announce the opening of our greatly anticipated Deans Showroom, showcasing the largest collection of technical awnings in the country. Together with our German suppliers, Markilux, we have created a brand new showroom facility at our Sutton office, within easy reach of the M25 and central London. […]
read moreITSU choose Deans blinds for their awnings
Corporate image is important to all businesses, large and small so consistency of design and colour is paramount. At Deans we acknowledge the importance of this fact and endeavour to always replicate client colours and logos precisely . This awning at Itsu is a prime example of how we have […]
read moreAnti-Glare Blinds
Glare can be a problem in the business office environment which will affect staff health and performance, Anti-glare blinds are a solution developed to control the amount of light coming through the blind fabric which will result in reduced glare. Though traditional blind materials may assist with the control of […]
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