Tag: commercial awnings
Traditional awnings for HOST
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 […]
read moreVictorian Awnings for Kensington store
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 […]
read moreAwnings for Retail and High Street
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 […]
read moreTraditional Cafe Awnings
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 […]
read moreAwning Branding and Proofing
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, […]
read moreAwnings Recovered by Deans
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 […]
read moreTraditional Victorian awning at The Princess Royal
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 […]
read moreThe Greenwich Awning: Made in Britain
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 […]
read moreDeans Blinds: Creating Magic in Metal
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 […]
read moreCopenhagen, Soho House and Deans Awnings
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 […]
read moreAwning Innovation by Deans
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 […]
read moreAwnings and Architecture
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 […]
read moreTraditional Awning Style with a Modern Feel
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 […]
read moreTraditional Awning Skills Supplement Innovation
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 […]
read moreAwnings Provide Branding Opportunities
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 […]
read moreAll Weather Terrace Awning for the Electric Star
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 […]
read moreInnovations in Manufacture Set us Apart
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 […]
read moreAwnings for Shops of all Types
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 […]
read moreAwnings as an Architectural Feature
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 […]
read moreCommercial Awnings Since 1894
Deans Blinds have been manufacturing commercial awnings since the late 1890’s and we still see signs of this history on many high streets in the form of the original Deans cast badges which are fixed to the laths of our Commercial Traditional shop blinds. Today we still install the popular […]
read moreRestaurant Awnings Feature
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 […]
read moreForm and Function of Awning Design
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 […]
read moreProject Design Made Easy With Deans Technical Brochures
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 […]
read moreThe Deans Classic Retractable Awning
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 […]
read moreThe RIB® Revolution In Canopy Design And Construction
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 […]
read moreMarlesbury – A Specialist Awning In Traditional Style
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 […]
read moreWorlds finest traditional shop blinds
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 […]
read moreAward Winning Awnings With de Gournay Summer Graphic
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 […]
read moreGreenwich® awnings for Cricklewood shopfront renewals
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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