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RESIDENTIAL AWNINGS

Extend your living space and embrace the outdoors with British-made luxury.

At JLS Blinds, we specialise in supplying and installing high-performance external awnings for patios, balconies, and commercial shopfronts.

We bring years of expertise to every installation with local teams in Ashford, Folkestone, and Meopham. JLS Blinds provide made-to-measure external awnings in Kent with free home consultations, ensuring your shading solution is properly surveyed and fitted to withstand the elements while enhancing your property’s aesthetic.

Why Choose JLS Blinds for Your External Awnings?

As a long-established Kent business with over 400+ five-star reviews, we don't just sell awnings. We provide a complete exterior transformation backed by professional fitting.

Exceptional British Craftsmanship

We craft our awnings in Britain, designed for the UK climate. Whether you’re a homeowner seeking a stylish garden retreat or a commercial client needing durability, our products are engineered to excel.

Designer Fabrics & UV Protection

We use premium Dickson® fabrics in a wide variety of modern and classic shades.
  • Weather Resistant: Fully waterproof and fade-resistant.
  • UV Protection: High-performance shielding from harmful rays.
  • Longevity: Designed to maintain their appearance and structural integrity outdoors for an extended period.

Stylish and Durable Hardware

All our external awnings feature powder-coated finishes for longevity. Our hardware including end caps and brackets, is colour-coordinated for a uniform, high-end appearance.

Features Overview:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Resists chipping, fading, and rust.
  • Bespoke Options:Custom RAL colours are available to match specific branding or architectural schemes.

Control your shade with precision.

At JLS Blinds, we offer flexible operating systems to suit your needs:
  • Manual Operation: A dependable, smooth-action manual crank system.
  • Automated Sensors: Optional wind and sun sensors that automatically retract or deploy your awning for safety and ease of use.
A modern patio with potted plants, outdoor dining furniture, and a large beige retractable conservatory awning attached to a white house, providing shade on a sunny day.
A retractable awning with a closed casing is mounted on a textured stone wall, shown from an angled perspective. This streamlined design blends with the outdoor setting—perfect for enhancing spaces with Conservatory Awnings.

Residential Awnings Collection

BASE Plus

A modern patio with grey outdoor furniture, including a sofa, armchair, and wooden coffee table, sits under a large grey retractable awning. Two potted trees and plants decorate the area near glass doors.
The Base Plus is our flagship folding arm awning – a sleek, fully cassetted system built for both homes and commercial spaces.

BASE Lite

Modern house with large glass windows and a patio featuring outdoor seating, dining area, and a rectangular swimming pool. Two loungers are on the poolside decking, surrounded by plants and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
The Base Lite is a slimline, fully cassetted folding arm awning designed for smaller patios, balconies, terraces, and shopfronts.

Epica

Modern patio with a dining table set for eight under a retractable awning, beside a pool, with desert plants and mountains visible at dusk.
The Epica is a premium full-cassette awning that combines sleek, modern aesthetics with powerful projection capabilities.

Epica Lite

A Mediterranean-style house with tan rendered walls, a tiled roof, and a shaded patio featuring outdoor furniture, table, and chairs, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.
The Epica Lite is a streamlined full-cassette folding arm awning designed to offer reliable performance at an affordable price point.

Armony Plus

Modern house with beige and white exterior, featuring large glass doors, a retractable awning, and a grassy garden with outdoor lounge chairs and a small table. Trees and additional buildings are in the background.
The Armony Plus is a premium fully cassetted folding arm awning, combining sleek Italian styling with robust engineering.

Italia Slim

A grey striped fabric awning extends over a window on a yellow wall, providing shade. The awning is supported by white metal arms. Trees are visible in the background.
The Italia Slim is a compact drop arm cassette awning designed for windows, balconies, and shopfronts.

Arezzo

Modern beachfront patio with a pool, white sun loungers, a sofa set on a rug, wooden decking, and retractable awning, overlooking blue sea and rocky shoreline under a clear sky.
The Arezzo is a versatile, open-style folding arm awning mounted on a heavy-duty 40 mm square steel bar.

JLS Blinds provide Quality External Awnings at Affordable Prices

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Book your free home consultation

JLS Blinds proudly offers a FREE home consultation and design service for both domestic and commercial customers. Our expert team provides professional advice, measuring, and design support in the comfort of your own home or business.

We cover Kent, North Kent, and South East London, delivering a convenient free consultation to help you choose the perfect made-to-measure blinds and shutters for your space.

No obligation, no pressure, just expert guidance tailored to your needs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bespoke awnings are made to your space's exact measurements, ensuring maximum shade coverage and a more secure installation than standard products.

Domestic awnings generally don’t require planning permission as they’re considered temporary structures. However, for commercial properties or listed buildings, verify with your local council.

Our Dickson® fabrics are waterproof and handle light rain. However, awnings should be retracted during heavy rain or high winds to prevent damage to the arms and brackets.

A full cassette awning means that when the blind is retracted, the fabric and the arms are completely enclosed in a protective metal housing, shielding them from spiders, dirt, and winter weather.

Motorisation, especially via Somfy® systems, offers convenience and safety. Automatic wind sensors can retract the awning even if you aren't home, protecting your investment.

Dickson® fabrics are treated for easy maintenance. Usually, a light hosing with clean water and a soft brush removes surface dust.

Yes. External awnings block solar heat before it enters your home, significantly reducing indoor temperatures during Kent summers.

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Member of the British Blind and Shutter Association

Choosing a BBSA member to supply and fit your made-to-measure blinds gives you confidence from start to finish.

BBSA members are vetted professionals who meet recognised industry standards for quality, safety, and customer service.

Your blinds are accurately measured, expertly made, and professionally fitted, with full compliance to current child safety and product regulations.

You also benefit from knowledgeable advice, transparent processes, and accountability through BBSA membership.

The result is beautifully fitted blinds you can trust — backed by industry expertise, best practice, and a commitment to doing the job right.
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ASHFORD

Office 01233 226570

John 07973 468930

info@jlsblinds.co.uk

MEOPHAM

Office 01474 632501

Stephen 07704 509989

FOLKESTONE

Office 01303 766105
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