Tag: Awnings

Victorian Awnings at Soho house, Café Boheme

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Apr 2024

This year Deans Blinds celebrate their 130th anniversary and in that time, we have developed long standing relationships with our customers, many of whom are household names today. One such client is Soho House, with their numerous restaurants, hotels and exclusive clubs now located all over the world. Digital Awning […]

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High Level Commercial Awning Installation

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 12 Apr 2024

Commercial awnings are a key element in the exterior design of businesses which want to offer outside entertainment or dining facilities. These two retractable commercial awnings, which are on the balcony of the recently restored Watermans Arms restaurant and pub, overlooking an idyllic stretch of the River Thames, are a […]

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Edition® fabric featured on Tampopo Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Apr 2024

Edition® is an Award winning, bespoke, awning branding system which allows for the creation of, highly detailed, awning graphics to be created and applied in a range of colours limited only by the Pantone colour chart. In the case of the new awning covers we have installed at the Tampopo […]

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Marlesbury® Awnings – Made & Installed in London

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 26 Mar 2024

The Coach and Horses pub in London’s Wellington Gardens occupies a building last updated in 1776 and therefor the awning had to be of traditional style and design. The original Victorian awnings had deteriorated beyond repair and the client requested new traditional retractable awnings requiring lower maintenance. The Marlesbury® retractable […]

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Commercial Awning Craftsmanship at The Brigade Bar + Kitchen

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Mar 2024

The Brigade Bar + Kitchen is a unique restaurant built with a social purpose in mind. The awnings we were asked to re-cover had been installed some years ago but were still in excellent condition. The awnings are particularly large and of a substantial and robust construction. Fortunately, our experienced […]

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Hard Rock Café Awnings for over 50 Years

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 14 Mar 2024

Instantly recognisable as you enter Park Lane the Hard Rock Café has been an icon in London since it was founded in 1971. The boldly decorated awnings and canopies are a crucial part of the Hard Rock Café brand and, when we were asked to refurbish them, we knew that […]

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BBSA Industry Awards 2024 – ‘Highly Recommended’ – Best External Installation

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Mar 2024

As the UK’s original blind maker, Deans are proud to have manufactured the only British-made awnings nominated at the BBSA 2024 industry awards. Our Traditional Victorian Shop Blind won ‘Highly Recommended’ for Best External Installation; an awning type we have been supplying and developing since 1894.  Faros, London is one […]

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BBSA Industry Award Winners 2024 – ‘Best New Product’ – Edition® Fabric

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 06 Mar 2024

We are immensely proud to announce that Deans Blinds have won the BBSA 2024 award for Best New Product, for our exclusive Edition® Fabric. We would like to thank all our team at Deans Blinds who work tirelessly to develop and deliver new products for our clients. Through years of […]

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New Awnings, New Look for Spaghetti House

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 05 Mar 2024

Customer loyalty is earned, and Deans are extremely proud to have been the chosen awning installer for the Spaghetti House Restaurant Group since their 1955 London inception. These three, electrically operated, Classic retractable awnings have recently replaced the original manual units which had served the client well for many years. […]

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Restaurant Awnings at Deans Blinds

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 02 Mar 2024

Deans are the UK’s leading supplier of awnings for restaurants. We have a wide range of products for all styles of restaurant. If looks count, our classic Victorian or Greenwich Awning will make a stunning first impression. These traditional awnings instantly add a quality to your restaurant frontage unmatched by alternative systems. […]

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Awning Refurbishment for the Launch of Sticky Mango, Tower Bridge

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Feb 2024

Today, restaurants strive to increase dining covers by extending their table placings outside, thereby maximising the prescribed demesne. In the case of the Sticky Mango Restaurant, located on the historic Shad Thames; the view, overlooking Tower Bridge, creates an obvious opportunity for increased covers. These large retractable awnings, which we […]

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Bespoke Awnings Installed to Complex Shopfronts in Clapham

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 20 Feb 2024

Installing commercial awnings on irregular façades or on historic buildings requires both expert knowledge and technical skill to facilitate a safe, integrated installation and historic integrity. Digital Awning Visuals & 3D Modelling At Deans Blinds, we understand the importance of creating visuals to show how your awning will enhance your […]

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Classic Awnings installed in Historic Brighton Lanes

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Feb 2024

These six, electrically operated, retractable Classic awnings, installed in the Lanes district of Brighton, required considered installation under the supervision of our Senior Installation Manager. The Classic awnings had to be top fixed through cladding into a secure concrete substrate. Digital Awning Visuals & 3D Modelling At Deans Blinds, we […]

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Commercial Panel Canopies for Devenports Estate Agent

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 06 Feb 2024

Panel canopies are a strikingly cost-effective way of setting your business apart on an otherwise cluttered high Street. Doubling as a three-dimensional sign, in addition to their obvious shade protection, panel canopies present an opportunity to display your business name and message 24-hours a day. Rigidly made aluminium frames and […]

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Leading the Development of Awning Manufacture in the UK

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 01 Feb 2024

Deans Blinds has a team of uniquely skilled workers trained to operate both the traditional and cutting-edge machinery required for the manufacture of our highly bespoke awnings and canopies.  As every product is designed and created from scratch in accordance with our customers specific requirements, manufacturing methods vary accordingly. Digital […]

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Recessed SQ2 Awnings for Kachori Restaurant, Elephant and Castle, London

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 30 Jan 2024

These 3 SQ2 awnings at Kachori, the popular Elephant and Castle, London Indian restaurant, were in desperate need of some TLC (Tender Loving Care). We were asked to return them to their former glory without incurring the cost of complete replacement. After a careful survey, it was clear the SQ2 […]

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Expert Awning Craftsmanship – Made in Britain

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 25 Jan 2024

Deans Blinds is located in Sutton with its manufacturing base in London. Producing many of the UK’s awnings and canopies, each one is made unique and custom designed for every client. As a British manufacturer, we are expert in the design of one-of-a-kind awnings and canopies that are tailored to […]

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Unique Commercial Awnings Engineered Exclusively for Heatherwick Studio

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 23 Jan 2024

These three, remotely controlled, retractable Greenwich® commercial awnings provided a special challenge for our expert installation department. There were no obvious positions for awning installation and close liaison was required between us and the client designer to find a suitable solution. The central Greenwich® commercial awning is over 8 meters […]

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Deans Blinds – BBSA Excellence Awards 2024 – FINALIST!

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Jan 2024

We are extremely honoured to announce that Deans Blinds has made it to the Finals of this year’s BBSA Excellence Awards with five projects in three categories: ‘Best External Shading Installation’‘Best New Product or Service’‘Best Large-Scale Commercial Shading Installation’ We very much look forward to the event and are grateful […]

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Architecturally Harmonious – Awnings & Canopies Designed by Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 18 Jan 2024

Awnings are increasingly recognised as fundamental components by architects in the construction of new buildings due to their ability to cool interiors without requiring extensive air conditioning systems. This has become a prevalent trend in recent times because awnings not only provide shade to the building’s interiors but also reduce […]

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Giant Parasol Screens for All Weather Dining in Comfort

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Jan 2024

Our giant umbrella systems are popular with pubs, restaurants, bars, and schools for the flexible opportunities they present for extending the usefulness of venues outdoors. To further these opportunities, we offer numerous Giant parasols options. These options include heating and lighting and also side screens, as installed here at the […]

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The Ideal Shade for Your Commercial Awning or Canopy

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 11 Jan 2024

If you’re looking to purchase an awning or a canopy, buying directly from the manufacturer is a smart choice for three reasons. Firstly, you’ll benefit from competitive pricing. Secondly, the manufacturing process is controlled offering customisable options and ensuring quality. Finally, you can count on fast delivery. Direct purchasing offers […]

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Deans Victorian Shop Awnings for The Island Queen, Islington

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 09 Jan 2024

These two traditional Victorian awnings, installed at the Island Queen in Islington, are just the latest job we have carried out for Mitchells and Butlers.We are proud to have been their key awning supplier for over a quarter of a century. Fitted with bespoke brackets to this Victorian, ex-Gin Palace, […]

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Traditional Victorian Awning – A Customisable Crafted Design

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Jan 2024

Each aspect of the Traditional Shop Blinds Awning is fully customisable, allowing customers to tailor the product to their design vision. Customisations extend from staining or painting hardwood materials to powder-coating metalwork in any RAL colour and choosing from a wide range of coloured acrylic canvases. Our valances come in […]

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Merry Christmas! Wishing You Peace and Prosperity for 2024

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 20 Dec 2023

As we reach the end of another year, marking 129 years of awning manufacture, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the new customers we have had the pleasure to work with in 2023 and our loyal and returning customers for their continued business and support. We hope […]

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Bespoke Recess Greenwich® Awning at Templar House

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Dec 2023

The new “Uncommon” Business Centre at Templar House High Holborn wanted awnings on their main windows to reduce glare and heat gain. However, the nature of the business meant an understated, subtle, appearance was required. Our Greenwich® retractable, pivoting, awnings were chosen as ideal with their uncluttered mechanics and one-piece […]

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Truly Unique – RIB® Panel Canopy by Deans Blinds

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Dec 2023

The RIB® Panel Canopy is a minimalist, stylish canopy that is strong enough to withstand all but the worst British weather. It was designed entirely in our London workshop and the nautical inspiration proves to be a popular canopy with Architects and Designers. CAD Specifications Deans Blinds offers comprehensive CAD […]

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Greenwich® Awnings Installed at Lannan Bakery, Edinburgh

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Dec 2023

Our most recent installation in Scotland is that of these two manually operated Greenwich® awnings, installed at Darcie Maher’s new bakery in Lannan, Edinburgh.  The ability to install commercial awnings Nationwide is a key element in our business when we have so many customers with branches in all major UK […]

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Retractable Awning Installation at The Bubba Oasis Clubhouse

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Dec 2023

These classic commercial awnings, installed at the unique Bubba Oasis Clubhouse and Café in Islington, provide an eye-catching attraction with their bold blue and white striped covers with contrasting valances. The classic commercial retractable awning is one of our most popular systems combining an attractive, yet robust, solution to extending […]

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Traditional Timber Box Awning Styles by Deans Blinds

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Dec 2023

At Deans Blinds, we have a long history of offering a wide range of awnings that are not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing as well. Our Victorian awnings are typically designed to the traditional “Box-Lot” standard, but we also have a comprehensive joinery department with skilled craftspeople who are capable […]

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The Restaurant Awning Experts

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 01 Dec 2023

Deans Blinds specialises in providing high-quality services to the restaurant hospitality industry. We know our clients value quality, timing, and cost, so we offer a one-stop supplier/installer base. Our Design Team uses the latest graphics building technology, and we have comprehensive in-house manufacturing facilities to handle all aspects of our […]

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New Look for Award Winning Royal Exchange Project

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 30 Nov 2023

The original awning installation project we completed at the Royal Exchange won for us an Industry Excellence Award. Recently, the client asked us to change the awning covers to reflect their latest livery. Recovers & RefurbishmentDeans Blinds is your go-to solution for all your awning repair and renovation needs. We […]

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Industry’s Most Comprehensive Awning & Canopy Brochures

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 23 Nov 2023

We offer brochures and specification documents for all the awnings and canopies we create. The brochures and specification sheets are designed to provide customers with comprehensive information and facilitate their decision-making. We also provide documentation to help customers understand what to expect from our services. If customers still have questions […]

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Facebook Head Office Fitted with Bespoke Deans Canopies

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 23 Nov 2023

These canopies, specially created for the Facebook head office on Rathbone Square, Fitzrovia, are a bespoke system; installed as part of the major Facebook development which saw the area change from its original purpose as the Royal Mail’s sorting office. We were given the challenging task of designing canopies for […]

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UK’s Leading Manufacturer of Retail Awnings & Canopies

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Nov 2023

The retail awnings industry demands careful attention to design, manufacturing, and installation. At Deans Blinds, we understand these challenges and we provide comprehensive solutions to meet your specific needs. Our team of experts are dedicated to ensuring that every project is executed with the highest level of precision and professionalism. […]

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Unique RIB® Restaurant Canopies for Murano, Mayfair

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Nov 2023

These RIB® canopies which we have recently installed at the new Angela Hartnett MBE Murano Restaurant in Mayfair have pale Jade green covers which complement the powder coated all aluminium RIB® framework. Special care was taken in order that the RIB® canopies fitted closely to the shopfront. Cut-outs were carefully […]

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DWG Awning & Canopy Specifications for Architects

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Nov 2023

If you’re planning to install new awnings, making the correct first step is important for getting the perfect product. Our initial free of charge consultation works as preliminary design process where we work with you to understand your needs and preferences. As part of this process, you can also request […]

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Greenwich® Residential Awnings Installed to Exclusive Fitzrovia Residence

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Nov 2023

These two Greenwich® awnings have been installed on to a bespoke framework and required special, laser cut, steel fixings which were designed and manufactured in our London Workshop. The new brackets were powder coated to match the framework of the awning arms. The Greenwich® awning was installed with our custom […]

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Deans Traditional Shop Blinds Since 1894

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 02 Nov 2023

We first began crafting the Deans Traditional Shop Blind in 1894. Since then, it has gone on to become an icon of the British High Street, instantly recognised all over the world. In the 19th century the Deans Traditional Shop Blind, also referred to as the Victorian Awning, was widely considered the […]

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Free Standing Terrace Awnings at The Royal Pavilion

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 02 Nov 2023

Red Roaster at the Brighton Dome features a covered and heated private terrace for up to 50 people overlooking the Royal Pavilion Gardens. The terrace covers al-fresco dining for over 100 people. The cover we have provided for this popular terrace comprises two fixed, Syncra frames onto which we have […]

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Finest Metal Finish as Standard – Inhouse Powder Coating, Awnings & Canopies

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Oct 2023

We have made significant investments in the latest equipment to meet the growing demand for customised awnings and canopies from our valued clients. Our production process utilises advanced methods such as laser metal cutting and digital formers to ensure that we deliver products of the highest quality. We employ precise […]

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Victorian awnings for Historic Soho Pub

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Oct 2023

One of Soho’s most historic pubs, the Marquess of Anglesey, named after a hero of Waterloo who lost a leg in the Crimean War “Charge of the Heavy Brigade”. The pub is now owned by Youngs who share a history with Deans in that they were both established in the […]

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Classic Retractable Awnings for the Clayton Hotel

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Oct 2023

These eight, branded, Classic retractable, commercial, awnings, on the dining terrace of the elegant Clayton Hotel in Chiswick, London have recently been recovered by us. The retractable awnings now feature a rich, red, awning fabric which has been tastefully decorated with the Globe Graphic; applied through the means of our […]

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UK’s Most Established Manufacturer of Specialist Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Oct 2023

At Deans Blinds, we understand that our success in the market depends on our ability to anticipate and adapt to the dynamic needs of our clients. We are committed to innovation and quality control as essential strategies to maximize our efficiency. By investing in cutting-edge technology, such as our state-of-the-art […]

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Residential Awnings – Outdoor Patio Awnings Designed by Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Oct 2023

The images attached demonstrate the versatility of our awnings and how they can enhance the architecture and overall appearance of a building. Aside from their stylish design, awnings also serve a practical purpose by reducing heat gain and protecting valuable furniture or trade goods from the harmful effects of the […]

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Commercial All Weather Parasols for Terraces

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Oct 2023

These Commercial parasols which we have installed at the, South African styled, Smokey Kudu restaurant and bar in Peckham, are mounted on customised moveable bases which give the parasols a flexibility of positioning whilst retaining their robust fixing.  The umbrellas are installed with, low consumption, heating and lighting which can […]

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Customisable Commercial Awnings – All Part of the Service

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Oct 2023

Deans Blinds has the advantage of having its own design and manufacturing facilities, which allows us to provide custom-made awning solutions for any circumstance. Our options are varied, with the ability to choose from a wide range of frame and fabric colours, limited only by the Architectural RAL and Pantone […]

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Marlesbury® Awnings – A Perfect Choice for The Beauchamp, Knightsbridge

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Oct 2023

The Marlesbury®, British made, traditional awning is manufactured by us in our own London factory and installed by Deans trained installers. The three Marlesbury® awnings seen here at the newly opened Beauchamp Pub in Sloane Street Knightsbridge have been carefully installed into pre-prepared recesses, designed by us in conjunction with […]

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Deans Shop Blind – The Original Victorian Awning

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 29 Sep 2023

During the 19th Century, the installation of traditional design awnings, now commonly referred to as the “Victorian”, was accompanied by a limited selection of colours. Typically, these awnings were manufactured from canvas sail cloth fabric in a muted beige hue, with the name of the business hand-painted in black. While […]

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Starbucks Awning Refurbishment – National Coverage for Corporate Awning Maintenance

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Sep 2023

Customer Service is a key element when corporate clients are choosing suppliers to install and maintain their awnings on a National basis. The Nationwide service which Deans provide means that these corporate clients can be assured that their awnings will always be of the highest quality in terms of manufacture, […]

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RIB® Canopy – Innovating Canopy Design

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Sep 2023

We take great pride in the RIB® canopy. It is a sturdy although lightweight structure that does not use any plastic parts. The covers are directly attached to durable aluminium sections that are shaped using our custom-made digital formers in our London facility. Our Canopies are designed in such a […]

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Awning Supplier to Corporate Clients – Pret, WC2

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Sep 2023

Pret are just one of our National Customers with whom we have enjoyed mutual support over many years. Continuity of branding is critical with awnings on multiple sites, such as Pret, and our RAGS® CAD based branding process ensure accuracy and consistency on all awnings, no matter their size. These […]

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Enhancing Tradition: Innovations in Traditional Awning Manufacturing

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 14 Sep 2023

During the 19th Century, the installation of traditional design awnings, now commonly referred to as the “Victorian”, was accompanied by a limited selection of colours. Typically, these awnings were manufactured from canvas sail cloth fabric in a muted beige hue, with the name of the business hand-painted in black. While […]

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RIB® Wedge Canopies installed in Canary Wharf

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 14 Sep 2023

These new RIB® Wedge canopies, installed at the Northway Clinic in Canary Wharf, London replace the two old canopies which were sagging badly and did not present the clinic well. Unlike the old canopy system Deans canopy frames are constructed from aluminium ribbed extrusion and contain no plastic components. The […]

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Maker of the UK’s Finest Hotel Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 07 Sep 2023

A number of luxury hotels, including the Bloomsbury, Clayton, Stratford Brasserie, Gonville, Leonard, Charlotte, and The Dorchester have one thing in common, apart from providing guests with a rich and luxurious experience, they have all specified Deans for their hotel awnings or canopies. With such high standards themselves these hotels […]

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Bespoke Fabric Sails for Flat Iron Square, London

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 07 Sep 2023

These 12 bespoke fabric sails installed at Flat Iron Square were specially requested by the renowned Southwark based designer, 3 Stories. The bespoke roof sail layout was created in line with a proposed pattern and our project co-ordinators created Orthographic projections which were presented to the client for approval prior […]

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World’s Most Definitive Shop Awning & Canopy Portfolio

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 31 Aug 2023

Deans Blinds & Awnings has been making and installing awnings for over 120 years since we started manufacturing canvas products in 1894. Today, we are known for our innovative and excellent craftsmanship in the awning and canopy industry. We offer a wide range of services for both residential and commercial […]

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Fully Refurbished Traditional Awnings for Ciao Bella, Holborn

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 31 Aug 2023

Numerous options are available with our Victorian awnings, and several can be seen here at Ciao Bella Restaurant in London’s Holborn District. Featured on their terrace installation are a series of traditional awnings linked with retractable junction covers giving continuous customer protection whilst dining. Additionally, side screens have been fitted […]

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Craftmanship – Expert In-House Design Team

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 24 Aug 2023

At Deans, we specialise in crafting and installing awnings and canopies in a traditional manner. However, we also have an in-house team of designers who can create custom products according to our clients’ wishes. This is particularly important for historical buildings where we must devise special methods to install and […]

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Greenwich® Retractable Awnings Installed in Balham

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 24 Aug 2023

The Traditionally styled Greenwich® retractable awning, has been developed by Deans to reflect the style of Victorian awnings but with all the advantages offered by the use of modern materials. These two awnings, installed in Balham, have also been enhanced by the addition of a stylish Deco Box to protect […]

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Greenwich® Awnings Chosen for Orchard Square Project, Sheffield

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Aug 2023

Selected by SEAM Architects we have recently been commissioned to install fifteen new Greenwich® retractable commercial awnings at the Orchard Square retail development in Sheffield. Chosen for their traditional look and robust construction, the Greenwich® awnings are manually controlled for simplicity and have been individually branded through means of our […]

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Marlesbury Awning – Rich in Tradition and Craftsmanship

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Aug 2023

The Marlesbury Awning is a beautiful combination of vintage and modern style. It draws inspiration from the window awnings of 19th Century London and is made with modern materials for ease of use and robust durability. The motorisation option adds convenience, making it easy to operate by simple, remote-control wireless […]

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Branded Awnings & Canopies – Our unique RAGS® branding system opens a world of choice

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Aug 2023

When it comes to purchasing awnings, canopies or blinds, branding plays a significant role in motivating customers. Even if the awnings are not primarily intended for providing shelter, businesses may opt for branded awnings as they offer a three-dimensional advertisement that helps them stand out on a busy street. At […]

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Victorian Awnings installed at ULI Restaurant in Notting Hill

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Aug 2023

These two Victorian restaurant awnings have been carefully installed within the shopfront recess of this 19th Century building at ULI restaurant in London’s Marylebone district. The Victorian awnings have been hand finished in a pastel green to match the shopfront. The awning covers are in a shade called seashell, which […]

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Restaurant Awnings Through the Ages

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 01 Aug 2023

Awnings have been a significant feature on restaurants for their obvious benefits, such as cover for customers and their eye-catching aesthetic appeal. However, it is essential that careful consideration is paid to the many different types of awnings available so that it is fit for purpose and will meet client’s […]

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BBSA Industry Awards 2024 – ‘Highly Commended’ – Best External Installation

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 01 Aug 2023

As the UK’s original blind maker, Deans are proud to have manufactured the only British-made awnings nominated at the BBSA 2024 industry awards. Our Traditional Victorian Shop Blind won ‘Highly Commended’ for Best External Installation; an awning type we have been supplying and developing since 1894.  Faros, London is one […]

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Traditional Awning Side Curtain Installed in London

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Jul 2023

As a Traditional Blinds and Awnings maker we are called upon to use skills which have been honed over 130 years in the industry. A recent project involved the design, manufacture, and installation of a bespoke, tailored, side curtain to be installed to the Traditional Victorian Awning at “Fred” café […]

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Innovation and Tradition are Inseparable at Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Jul 2023

Innovation and tradition are, on first impression, a dichotomy but, at Deans, traditional skills are integrated with modern technology to produce awnings of the highest quality and aesthetic brilliance. No longer are iron and steel brackets laboriously hammered out by hand; today, laser cutting, and MiG welding ensure previously unattainable […]

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Deans Traditional Shop Awnings for Simply Oriental Foods, Queensway

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Jul 2023

These three Traditional Shop Awnings installed at Simply Oriental Foods of Queensway, London, feature branding applied through the medium of our exclusive RAGS® Digital graphics process. The Traditional Shop Awnings comprise hardwood awning boxes, manufactured and finished by hand in the Deans factory. Steel traditional awning arms are powder coated […]

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Awnings & Canopies for Architectural Buildings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Jul 2023

The use of high-quality bespoke awnings and canopies on architectural buildings is becoming more and more prevalent.  Often required to soften the harshness of a façade, a well-designed awning can also add character, enhance branding, provide shelter, or increase seating capacity for commercial tenants.  By working closely with the architectural […]

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The Unrivalled Benefits of the RIB® Shopfront Canopy

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 11 Jul 2023

Canopies made of RIB® material are commonly utilised in commercial use to provide protection from unfavourable weather conditions. However, dealing with difficult structures, it is more appropriate to use a customised canopy or awning, designed specifically for the building and client’s commercial purposes. Our website showcases more varieties of shapes, […]

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Traditional, Branded, Restaurant Awnings at Taormina in Bayswater

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 10 Jul 2023

The two Victorian awnings we have installed at the Italian Taormina restaurant in trendy Bayswater provide the outside alfresco dining facilities so popular with their customers. These traditional awnings have been installed on bespoke, laser cut, powder coated, steel brackets, for both strength and security, and are branded with the […]

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Deans Traditional Shop Blinds – Enhancing British Shopfronts Since 1894

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 05 Jul 2023

We first began crafting the Deans Traditional Shop Blind in 1894. Since then it has gone on to become an icon of the British High Street, instantly recognised all over the world. In the 19th century the Deans Traditional Shop Blind, also referred to as the Victorian Awning, was widely considered […]

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New Entrance Panel Canopy Completes Installation at OPSO, Marylebone

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 05 Jul 2023

This bespoke fixed panel canopy, installed to Opso, Marylebone, emphasises the corner entrance to the restaurant; it being situated between the Traditional Victorian awnings installed by us previously. The fixed panel canopy provides a permanent three-dimensional sign, with prominently featured branding applied digitally in our London works using our unique […]

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RIB® – The Perfect Commercial Canopy

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Jun 2023

In addition to our signature pivot arm awnings we are proud to produce fixed frame RIB® canopies.  The unique RIB® construction offers unrivalled fabric tensioning and a flexibility in design that enables a variety of sizes, shapes and styles. The canopies are made from a unique extra slim extruded aluminium […]

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Branded Retractable Victorian Awning for Malone Souliers, Mayfair

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Jun 2023

This handmade branded retractable Victorian awning we have installed at Malone Souliers of Mount Street Mayfair reflects the handmade quality to be found in the exclusive shoes and handbags of this establishment. The retractable Victorian awning is hand crafted in the same way they have been for over 130 years. […]

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Quality Materials Equal A Quality Finish

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Jun 2023

As a company which strives to maintain the highest quality in all areas of our work, we appreciate why the use of the best materials is paramount in maintaining this standard. For this reason at Deans we insist on using Farrow and Ball paints and stains on our handmade timber […]

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Café Barriers at Scoop of Warlingham

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Jun 2023

This awning and café barrier combination at the new Scoop Ice Cream parlour in Warlingham, Surrey, is a great example of how combining Deans’ multiple product groups can give a business the ultimate stand-out mark on a busy high street. The corporate pink image of Scoop has been cleverly used […]

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Bespoke Terrace Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Jun 2023

The images shown in this post are a depiction of how our various Terrace Awning systems may be specified to suit differing client needs. From the Traditional green and white striped Victorian style of awning chosen to reflect the rustic ambience of the Soho House Farmhouse, to the elegant all-weather […]

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Traditional commercial awning options

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Jun 2023

These four traditional Victorian awnings we have previously installed at Faros, a modern, Mediterranean and Italian restaurant in Holborn have now supplemented by the installation of junction covers and side curtains to enhance the comfort of diners. With traditional scalloped valances, branded with the Faros logo, the awnings make a […]

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The Many Benefits of Custom-Made Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 07 Jun 2023

The images shown on this post reflect the different ways that Deans combine the practical benefits of awnings, in terms of protection from the elements, with complimentary aesthetic enhancement of building architectural style. The numerous awning options, which can be seen in the products section of this website, means that […]

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Traditional Victorian Awnings for Josie’s Café, Petersfield

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 07 Jun 2023

Consistent branding of awnings is particularly important for clients who have multiple locations, such as Josie’s, which is a family-run group of independent coffee shops serving speciality coffee, tea, smoothies and all-day breakfast and brunch. The traditional Victorian awnings we have installed here at their Petersfield location are a perfect […]

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Awning innovation through time

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 29 May 2023

Resting on one’s laurels is tempting to a specialist company with over 130 years of experience in a particular business market. However, at Deans, we have always felt that standing still inevitably results in going backwards so innovative ways to improve our products and service levels is constantly in our […]

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Stylish Victorian awnings at H&B

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 29 May 2023

Corporate imaging is an essential part of Deans service, especially to clients who have multiple sites which must have an element of commonality in order that consistency of branding is maintained across a wide spectrum of awning types. These Victorian awnings, which we have recently installed at a Holland & […]

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Marlesbury Commercial Awning

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 22 May 2023

The Marlesbury awning is an all-British system which combines the use of modern materials to provide a robust awning of traditional appearance. The Marlesbury awning is adaptable in that it can be operated manually by geared crank or through the installation of remote wireless switching. The Marlesbury awnings also has […]

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Residential awning solutions

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 22 May 2023

This installation at a luxury English residence shows how a wide variety of awning systems can be used on one location to provide appropriate shade for different elevations. Each elevation took on an especial challenge and we met this challenge with three different solutions. On the roof was a skylight […]

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Awning Branding Goes Digital

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 12 May 2023

Since the 19th Century awnings have been hand painted by artisan signwriters and, for much of the industry, this expensive and time-consuming technique is still the main way this work is carried out. However, modern corporate graphics have become more complex and, to meet this need, we have developed our […]

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Marlesbury Awnings for Sicilian Restaurant

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 12 May 2023

These two  neat Marlesbury awnings have been installed at the popular Aromi Sicilian Café in historic Cambridge. The Marlesbury awnings are simply operated by crank handle (electric operation optional) with our custom Deco boxes, hand painted, installed above the awning to keep the fabric covered when retracted. The black metal […]

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Awnings for the Restaurant Market

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 10 May 2023

Restaurant awnings by Deans have been especially selected to cater for the al-fresco dining style which has become popular in the UK over the past recent decades. Our numerous restaurant awnings systems encompass all requirements from smart, simple, canopies, highlighting an entrance. Across the whole range of awnings, up to […]

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Bespoke Pivot awnings at Bucherer

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 10 May 2023

These bespoke, traditional style, pivot arm awnings installed at Bucherer Fine Watches in Covent Garden required repair and recovering. However, the job was not simple as the damage to the awnings could not be rectified with standard awning components.

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Commercial Awnings for the Retail Market

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 30 Apr 2023

Deans Blinds have been serving the commercial market in the UK for over 130 years and, even now, old, cast iron, pull-down plates marked “Deans Blindmaker” can be seen on traditional awnings around the country. Today we are still leaders in the field of Commercial awning manufacture and installation and […]

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SQ2 The Only Fully Recessed Commercial Awning

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 30 Apr 2023

These two SQ2 recessed retractable awnings have been neatly installed within a double frontage facia at the Cinnamon Culture contemporary Indian Restaurant in Chislehurst, Kent. The SQ2 recessed retractable awning was selected because, unlike other similar awnings, the front profiles fit entirely within the facia recess.

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Awnings and Summer – The Perfect Combination

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 22 Apr 2023

With summer just around the corner it’s time to start looking at your café or restaurant awnings to be sure they are as fresh and bright looking as the meals you serve to your customers. These traditional café awnings at the Towpath Café have recently been completely overhauled by us […]

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Awning Visuals by Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 22 Apr 2023

It may not always be possible to appreciate the look that will be achieved when purchasing your new awnings; especially when commercial branding is a major consideration. Our skilled Team of graphic designers is at your disposal to create complex renderings of your project and apply them in true scale […]

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Greenwich® – A British Restaurant Awning with Parisian Flair

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Apr 2023

Evidence that awnings have been used by restaurants to enhance the outside dining and drinking experience is clearly shown by these historic street scenes of Continental Europe. Basing our design on the popular French canopette, seen here, we have developed our own traditional restaurant awning. Combining traditional Parisian feel of […]

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Greenwich awnings at Chatsworth Kitchen

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 11 Apr 2023

Located in the picturesque Chatsworth Village Shopping Centre in Derbyshire these two Greenwich awnings have been carefully installed under the fascia overhang.  The awnings have Vanilla Beige striped covers, and powder coated Oyster framework, which ensemble compliments  perfectly the rustic element of this location.

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RIB® Canopies and Panel Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Apr 2023

The RIB® canopy system is unique in the awning industry as it requires no plastic or glass fibre parts in its construction; thereby ensuring a robust structure which is entirely recyclable. The RIB® canopy is a fixed structure which can be shaped to fit any building fascia; acting as both […]

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British made Greenwich awnings for Yoshino

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 04 Apr 2023

These three traditional, British made,  Greenwich awnings were chosen by Yoshino restaurant, in Piccadilly Place Mayfair, to replace existing old awnings which were looking very tired. The new Greenwich awnings have been installed with elegant shaped Deco boxes to protect the covers when in the closed position.   The Deco […]

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Traditional awning carpentry

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 27 Mar 2023

With a fully equipped carpentry workshop Deans can manufacture bespoke, traditional, canopies in-house without recourse to any outside suppliers. This independence means our customers are not obliged to choose from standard designs but can specify precisely how they want their traditional awning casing and profile to look. A number of […]

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Hotel awnings feature

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Mar 2023

Awnings are such a popular addition to hotel frontages that, in many cases, they have become part of individual hotel branding and feature prominently in many promotional campaigns. In addition to the obvious aesthetic impact awnings have on hotels, they clearly offer practical advantages. In the case of entrance awnings, […]

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SQ2 Awnings for TKMaxx Flagship store

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 19 Mar 2023

The SQ2 recessed, retractable awning is unique in its suitability for recessed awning boxes in that it provides a seamless, recessed, addition to the shopfront. The SQ2 awning can also be branded to client specification using our CAD based graphics application process, a process which ensures clarity of design and […]

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Deans: Blinds & Awnings through time

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 10 Mar 2023

Since Deans started making and installing blinds and awnings back in the 1800’s there have been 37 Prime Ministers, 25 US Presidents, 7 British Monarchs and 51 FA cup winners. During all this time we have constantly strived to maintain our high level of quality and service. Despite the traditional […]

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The Art of the Historical Awning Arm

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Mar 2023

The support of the historical awning arms are something of a “black art” in the industry due to the need to conform to the shape of, often, irregular building profiles. At Deans we have developed sophisticated design and forming machinery which enables us to precisely map arms to prescribed shapes […]

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The Marlesbury – an awning for all applications

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Feb 2023

The Marlesbury awning is suited to a wide portfolio of customers groups from both the commercial and domestic markets. The Marlesbury awning is particularly suited to more traditional premises where historical aspects must be respected. Despite the traditional appearance of the Marlesbury awning it has been design by us using […]

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Marlesbury awnings on a fine London residence

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Feb 2023

These delightful Marlesbury awnings have been installed on this elegant London home and provide shade to precious furnishings whilst sympathetically adding additional style to a magnificent facade.The Marlesbury awnings are controlled from within the building via a wireless switching system. Of particular note is the fact we have programmed the […]

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Gold Leaf puts a shine on awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Feb 2023

The bespoke branding shown on these awnings has been formed in 22 carat Gold Leaf, expertly hand applied by our skilled in-house graphic expert.  Gold Leaf branding is, by its very nature, more costly than graphics which have been created in ink or paint. However, awnings branded in this way […]

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Traditional awnings for HOST

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Feb 2023

These recessed traditional awnings have been installed at HOST Sustainable which boasts the most extensive and sophisticated collection of ethical products that reveal the possibilities of crafting, not only aesthetically beautiful, but also useful objects. The recessed traditional awnings have been installed into recesses provided by the client. Deans will […]

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Victorian Awnings for Kensington store

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Feb 2023

These 3 Victorian awnings, which we have recently installed at the Kensington Flooring Company in South West London, presented their own especial installation complications.  Due the irregular facia elevations these attractive purple Victorian awnings required bespoke arms to be manufactured. The forming of these arms, which detail can be seen […]

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Awnings for Retail and High Street

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 06 Feb 2023

The High Street has always been important to the retail trade and, even with the advent of on-line shopping, there is no substitute for customers viewing the real thing.  Being noticed on a busy High Street environment is essential and the three-dimensional signage opportunities afforded with well branded awnings is […]

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Traditional Cafe Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 06 Feb 2023

These two traditional café awnings, installed here the new Audrey’s café Situated on a vibrant pedestrian square in London’s historic and cultural Bankside, a stone’s throw from Borough Market, posed especial difficulties in creating an harmonious visual aspect. With a sloping pavement and inconveniently placed down pipes our designers were […]

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Awning Branding and Proofing

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 31 Jan 2023

At Deans we appreciate it is not always easy to visualise the final project appearance prior to installation. In this case we offer a service whereby our specialist in, house, Designers will use their extensive CAD skills to superimpose a design on to an image of your shopfront, or building, […]

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Awnings Recovered by Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 31 Jan 2023

The recovering of awnings is a cost-effective way of giving your awning a fresh look and return it to the pristine appearance it had when first installed. However, this work is not something which should be considered lightly as there are many different types of awnings and it is only […]

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Traditional Victorian awning at The Princess Royal

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 31 Jan 2023

A classic example of a traditional Victorian awning returning this old Notting Hill Pub to its former glory and 19th Century name.  After numerous recent name changes, the Princess Royal now boasts a beautiful Traditional Victorian Awning, with a fabric cover made up in our workshop from multiple fabrics, to […]

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The Greenwich Awning: Made in Britain

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Jan 2023

The Greenwich awning is a splendid blend of the old and the new.  British made, with a style which combines the finest traditions of awning design with the use of modern materials to improve longevity and enhance their ease of operation. The Greenwich awning is available with numerous style options […]

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Deans Blinds: Creating Magic in Metal

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Jan 2023

As a true manufacturer, as well as installer of blinds and awnings, Deans are in a special place within the awning industry. By not having to rely on outside suppliers we are almost entirely self-sufficient in all the processes required to accomplish bespoke work. The use of CAD design technology […]

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Copenhagen, Soho House and Deans Awnings

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Jan 2023

This triad forms a magical partnership with a dazzling example of ten Victorian awnings, with nine bespoke junction covers, which were installed by us on the stunning  Soho House location, in a former customs house, overlooking Copenhagen’s beautiful waterfront. The building has two floors of club space, plus an outdoor […]

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Awning Innovation by Deans

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 09 Jan 2023

Despite 130 years in the business of manufacturing and installing blinds and awnings in the UK Deans have not rested on their laurels and are always seeking out new ways to manufacture products more quickly, more efficiently and with greater regard for their environmental impact. Tradition is important to a […]

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Awnings and Architecture

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 16 Dec 2022

Awnings have been used to provide shelter and shading on commercial and residential buildings alike for hundreds of years. Architecturally they can complement the traditional style of an old building and add ambience to any restaurant, hotel or shop giving an aura of the tradition and quality which may be […]

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Traditional Awning Style with a Modern Feel

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Nov 2022

With our own in-house carpentry department at Deans we are able to overcome installation issues which would be impossible for many conventional awning installers. In this case we were required to install three of our Greenwich retractable commercial awnings to two complex elevations of the Rasa Street Restaurant in Stoke […]

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Traditional Awning Skills Supplement Innovation

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 29 Oct 2022

With an over 120-year history at Deans we have a wealth of experience to call upon when it comes to awning construction and installation. Strong investment in up-to-date machinery has enabled our works to be able to capitalise on the cost effectiveness and accuracy of a number of CAD controlled […]

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Awnings Provide Branding Opportunities

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 26 Oct 2022

The opportunity to gain visibility by branding awnings has been established for as long as awnings have been used on commercial premises. However, today it is not enough to simply be able to paint words on to an awning, utilising the skills of a traditional signwriter. Today, branding is so […]

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All Weather Terrace Awning for the Electric Star

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Oct 2022

All Weather Terrace awnings are a fairly new phenomenon in the UK but, from their beginnings in the 1990’s, Deans have been at the forefront of installing these specialised systems. The All Weather Terrace Awning seen here at the Electric Star American themed bar in Old Street, London, is an […]

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Innovations in Manufacture Set us Apart

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 21 Oct 2022

Traditionally, awning manufacturers made everything in-house employing all the crafts of carpentry, metalwork and painting. However, to-day most awning installers buy everything in, either, fully made up or in kit form. At Deans we have retained the skills first employed by our founder, John Dean in the 19th Century, and […]

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Awnings for Shops of all Types

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 10 Oct 2022

The retail sector has been at the forefront of Deans commercial business since John Dean installed his first shop awning on a birdcage manufacturers shop in Putney back in 1894. There may not be many birdcage manufacturing shops open today. However, Deans shop awnings grace the shopfronts of shops from […]

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Awnings as an Architectural Feature

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 03 Oct 2022

Architects and Designers have recognised awnings as an integral part of buildings for hundreds of years; providing both practical benefits in terms of shade and aesthetic benefits through adding colour and points of interest to façades.  Increasingly, today, in our environmentally sensitive world, heat gain and its cost of reduction […]

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Restaurant Awnings Feature

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 20 Sep 2022

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 when they get home. Our numerous restaurant awnings systems […]

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Form and Function of Awning Design

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 05 Sep 2022

At Deans we take the fundamentals Design; Form and Function and combine these elements to provide aesthetic and practical solutions to suit a customer’s needs. We understand the key  elements of Design – what it looks like – how it works – for what is it intended – how it […]

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Project Design Made Easy With Deans Technical Brochures

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 24 Aug 2022

Information is critical if the correct decisions are to be made in respect of which awning your require for your specific awning application. Being able to see a comprehensive portfolio of products options is key to enabling you to make these critical decisions. Whilst a broad representation of  our awnings […]

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The Deans Classic Retractable Awning

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Aug 2022

Exclusive to Deans, the retractable Classic awning is designed for those discerning businesses who want to combine style and quality with value for money. An essential element in decision making in these inflationary times The Classic folding arm awning is available in widths up to 13.50 meters wide with a […]

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The RIB® Revolution In Canopy Design And Construction

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 15 Aug 2022

Our bespoke RIB® system of canopy manufacture is a rigid assembly technique which demonstrates the extreme rigidity of construction through the use of engineering grade lightweight aluminium profiles fitted together without the use of degradable plastic parts. Using laser cut brackets  and specialist MiG/TiG welding techniques the construction allows us […]

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Marlesbury – A Specialist Awning In Traditional Style

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 15 Aug 2022

The Marlesbury commercial awning is a modern design based on the appearance of a traditional awning style. This makes the Marlesbury commercial awning the perfect fit  for buildings where a traditional appearance is required but where  the commercial nature of the site demands that the awning be simple to use […]

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Worlds finest traditional shop blinds

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Jul 2022

Deans Blinds have been the UK’s leading manufacturer and installer of traditional shop blinds since John Dean sold his first shop blind  to a birdcage shop in Putney High Street in the August of 1894. We still make them to the same pattern today but our manufacturing methods are much […]

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Award Winning Awnings With de Gournay Summer Graphic

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 25 Jul 2022

Award winning Deans Traditional Victorians already figured prominently on the  façade of Mayfair’s fine fish restaurant, Scott’s, and now we have exceeded all expectations by accomplishing another first in the awning industry. In association with champagne producers Krug; Scott’s wished to theme their entire frontage for the summer with a […]

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Greenwich® awnings for Cricklewood shopfront renewals

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Jul 2022

Deans are delighted to have been involved with the exciting regeneration of this area of Cricklewood. Working closely with significant contractor, Lily Green Construction, a key part of the renewal has been the revitalising of retail units and new shopfronts which have been installed on Claremont Way. With over 120 […]

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Let your awning take the heat this summer

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 12 Jul 2022

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 […]

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Recessed retractable SQ2 commercial awnings for Cecconi’s

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 11 Jul 2022

Our long standing relationship with Cecconi’s Restaurant has continued with this latest extension of their Burlington Avenue, Mayfair location with these new Sq2 Recessed Retractable Commercial awnings. They provide extended customer cover for use in fine weather and their appearance is further enhanced by special Ceconni’s colour powder coated profiles […]

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Folding-Arm Awnings for Gardens and Patios

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 28 Apr 2021

For many of us, spring is a time to redo our gardens and patios. As the days are getting longer and the weather warmer, we are all looking forward to spending more time outside. Alongside flowerbeds, dining sets or tiles for the patio, blinds and awnings is another great addition […]

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Bespoke panel shades at Store X

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 23 Apr 2021

Bespoke awning system solutions are a trademark of Deans  and we pride ourselves on being able to design, construct and install awning solutions which are unique to us and available nowhere else. These remarkable sail like panel canopies were  designed and manufactured in our London workshop. The brief from the […]

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Simplicity with style at Johns of Instow

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 17 Apr 2021

Our awning installations are often quite dazzling in their complexity and competitors  ask themselves – just how did Deans do that? However, on occasion, a job is completed even we take a step back ourselves and just say “wow!” This installation of four Deans Greenwich commercial awnings at the Johns […]

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Recovering the awnings at Northern Goldsmiths

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 12 Apr 2021

The recovering of awnings is a cost effective way of giving your awning a fresh look and return it to the pristine appearance it had when first installed. A perfect example can be seen on this installation at the beautiful Northern Goldsmiths building in Newcastle. The recovering of awnings is […]

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Awnings refurbishment at Le Pont de la Tour

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 30 Mar 2021

The renovation  and recovering of awnings is an essential element of the service Deans offer to their customers. A perfect example of this is the awning installation seen at Pont de la Tour restaurant, located on the Thames with stunning views of Tower Bridge.  Le Pont de la Tour have […]

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Traditional Deans Awnings at The Roebuck

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 13 Mar 2021

Deans Traditional Awnings, installed here at the Roebuck, are a perfect complement to our history. The beautiful building was constructed on Great Dover Street in the 1890’s at about the same time as John Dean was establishing his blinds business, Deans Blinds of Putney. The four awnings follow the same […]

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Traditional awnings with Junction covers

Author: Deans Admin | Date: 08 Mar 2021

Fitting junction covers to  Deans Traditional Awnings, when installed in multiple units, is the craftsman’s way of ensuring continuous cover to patrons socialising outside in fair or less fair weather. These six Deans Traditional Awnings which we have installed on the sophisticated 108 Brasserie on Welbeck Street, Marylebone, have all […]

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RAGS® branding on Deans Traditional Awning in Hotel Night Club

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 24 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Project completion at Sunnydown

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Jan 2021

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 […]

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The Greenwich Awning® for Cafés and Restaurants

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Greenwich awning with sliding arms

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Rib® apex entrance canopy at Sunnydown School

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Classic Commercial awning for Rolleston Gallery

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 19 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Rib® Wedge canopies at Signorelli

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Classic Dutch canopies with practical style

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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. […]

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The Deans Traditional Awning – A work of art

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Rib® Wedge canopies at Noorjahan II

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Deans Victorian Awnings – The Original!

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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”. […]

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Rib® Wedge canopies at La Gelatiera

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Commercial folding arm awnings at The Blue Posts

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional shop blinds at The Farmhouse

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Classic folding arm awning at Motcombs

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Classic original shop blinds for Mikkeller

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Dutch blinds installed at the Kensington branch of Chestertons

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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” […]

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The Kenley Commercial awning, Wimbledon

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional awnings in Kensington

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Greenwich Traditional style awnings for Hai Di Lao

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Markilux awnings refurbished at Unicorn School Beckenham

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 12 Feb 2021

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 […]

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Greenwich Awnings® for Geo Café in Caversham

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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® […]

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Wedge style Rib® canopies, Haringtons, Maidenhead

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Powder coated awnings for Haringtons Beaconsfield

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 20 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional Residential Awnings

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Kenley commercial awnings for The Bedford Hotel

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Panel Canopies, a simples awning solution

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Kenley commercial awning at The Photobook Café

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Outside dining solutions

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Spring is a great time to choose your new awning

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Markilux and Deans – Awning partners for over 30 Years

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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22 Carat Traditional awnings for George Hotel, Cheltenham

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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.  […]

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SQ2 recessed commercial awning at José Pizarro’s

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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The Deans shop awnings at The Alpaca Islington

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Shop blinds installed at The Butcher’s Hook in Fulham

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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The Marlesbury awning for All Bar One, Covent Garden

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional Deans shop blinds at Eastcheap Records

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Greenwich Awnings® for Story Coffee

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Deans shop blinds for Windfall, Battersea

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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SQ2 recessed commercial awnings at Spitalfields

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Parasol refurbishment for The Old Thameside Inn

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional awnings with a craftsman touch

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 11 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Panel canopies for Le Cordon Bleu

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Deans Traditional awnings for Pomona’s, Paddington

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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, […]

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Rib® Wedge canopies in Chelsea Harbour

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Kenley commercial awning for Mother Kelly’s Stratford

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional restaurant awnings for Franco’s

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Eight canopies renovated for The Dorchester Hotel

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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. […]

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Rib® Wedge canopy at Parquet Flooring NW11

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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® […]

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Deans Traditional shop awnings for Savills

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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, […]

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Panel canopies for Chris Dyson Architects

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Markilux 990 and Deans shop blinds for Brewmaster

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional Deans shop blinds at Ember Yard

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Kenley retractable commercial awning – Waterstones

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Recessed commercial awnings for The Good Fairy

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Deans shop blinds Bentley and Skinner

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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Traditional Deans shop blinds – Sekforde

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 21 Jan 2021

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 […]

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