Your outdoor patio needn’t be an area only enjoyed in the summer. With the use of modern and functional outdoor patio solutions, you can turn your patio into a space you can enjoy year-round.
Outdoor Patio Solutions
The key to making the most of your outdoor space is to make it an extension of your home and year-round access. At Designer Shade Solutions we offer multiple modern and functional outdoor patio or terrace solutions, offering protection whether it is raining, windy or sunny. Meaning you can get outside and enjoy your garden space all year long.

Retractable And Tilting Louvre Roof
Our Designer Shade Solutions Skyview Retractable and Tilting Louvre Roofs are the perfect alternative to traditional pergolas. These innovative systems are capable of changing the environment under the pergola allowing you to sit outside in all weathers. A retractable roof pergola will add a dynamic and highly functional element to any property, whether it is a residential or commercial building.
With a comprehensive range of louvre systems, our modern pergolas can easily adapt to various installation locations. There is also the option of installing these systems as free-standing structures offering solutions for terraces, balconies, pool houses, patios, hot tubs and outdoor kitchens. Various modules can be linked together to create large outdoor areas protected from the elements.
Retractable Louvred Roof System Awning – With Frame

Our retractable titling louvred roof systems with frame enhance and add value to any outdoor living, dining or entertainment space, being perfect for domestic and commercial environments. Designed with luxury and functionality in mind, our systems protect outdoor spaces in changing weather conditions whilst being visually appealing.
The added bonus with these systems is their flexibility as you can choose to have these framed systems as standalone structures or you can install them to your existing building.
The framed retractable louvre roof systems can also be combined with side screens and heating to create the ultimate outdoor space for all-year-round use.
Benefits Of The Retractable Louvred Roof System Awning – With Frame
- During warm weather, the tilting mechanism allows the heat to escape offering optimal airflow and if the weather quickly changes, the mechanism will close and offer exceptional comfort for all-year-round use.
- Can be custom-made to suit your design requirements, whether you require to achieve a modern or traditional design.
- Offers a higher level of thermal insulation and stability compared to traditional awnings.
- Easy-to-use awnings operated by radio-controlled systems which can be automated to react to sun, rain and wind, if required.
- The 180mm x 40mm louvres are made from aluminium alloy, ensuring strength and durability. In fully closed position, the louvres form a flat ceiling and drain any rainwater to the gutter.
- Features 160mm x 160mm posts which are highly resistant to strong winds and can support a wide-span louvred roof.
- High versatile shade solution which can suit any space. As a free-standing structure, it can fit terraces, patios, hot tubs and pool houses. Plus, can be linked with other shade structures to fit larger spaces.
- Comes in all RAL colours and can optionally be equipped with LED lighting, heating, door systems and large motorised vertical sliding glass windows, if necessary.
Retractable Tilting Louvre Roof System – Frameless

Our frameless retractable louvre roof systems are a modern choice offering exceptional flexibility and are perfect for any outdoor area. These offer sun and rain protection to allow you or guests to experience the outdoors throughout the year, no matter the weather. For this reason, these systems are ideal for residential properties, particularly patio areas, to enable you to extend your living space.
Benefits Of The Retractable Tilting Louvred Roof System Awning – Frameless
- These systems can integrate your existing building to extend your living space or can be fitted as standalone structures.
- Offer a high level of stability and thermal comfort.
- Feature 180mm x 40mm flat louvred roofs which are made from special aluminium alloy.
- Their flat and smooth ceiling guarantees that rainwater is drained.
- Can be linked with other structures to provide an all-weather solution for larger spaces.
- Operated by radio-controlled systems that can be automated depending on the weather conditions.
- These systems are available in various colours and can be further equipped with heating, lighting and glass windows or door systems.
Retractable Tilting Louvre Roof System – Pitched

Our retractable louvred roof pitched systems are perfect for any commercial and residential property that requires a modern shade solution. These feature an angled roof, also known as a pitched roof, which is a durable and strong alternative to flat roofs plus, it guarantees water drainage.
With its concertina retraction system, the roof awning can be easily stacked away when the weather is good, and if it starts to rain, the roof can quickly close to offer full protection. Alternatively open to offer shade from full sunlight, this system allows you and your visitors to enjoy your outdoor area to its fullest no matter the weather.
Retractable Louvre Roof System Pitched System
- Features a visually appealing and modern design.
- Offers a solution to make the most out of your outdoors all year round.
- Provides an easily operated roof which can offer maximum open sky or waterproof coverage.
- Can be integrated into your building design or can be a stand-alone structure in your garden or patio.
- For the ultimate outdoor retreat, this system can be combined with side screens, heating and LED lighting.
