Having dimension and character on your home's exterior is one of those things that everyone strives for. If you have windows that get a lot of sun but you don't want to cover them with blinds, then you may want to consider window awnings. Awnings are a great way to block out the sun and add tons of character to your home's exterior. Depending on the style of your home, however, you may want to go with one style of awning over another. 

Traditional

Having a traditional-style house is classic. To make sure that you choose awnings that go with it, work with a custom awning manufacturer. Typically, it's best to go with a fabric awning to go with the rest of the traditional vibe. Fabric awnings can either be made with a solid fabric or with one that has stripes on it — both of which are traditional options. Your custom awning manufacturer will use a waterproof and fade-resistant fabric, which will help your awning keep out water and prevent the colors from fading too quickly. 

Industrial

If you have an industrial feel on the interior of your home and you want to carry the same vibe to the exterior of your home, then you may want to go with a metal awning. Metal awnings can either be really sleek or they can be corrugated. These types of awnings are great because they are really waterproof, strong, and resilient so if you live in a part of the country that gets a lot of snow, rain, and wind, you won't have to worry about it getting damaged. Just make sure that you buy a metal awning that's been treated so it doesn't rust. 

Farmhouse

The farmhouse style is all the rage right now, and awnings are a great way to accentuate the overall look. When you are choosing a farmhouse style awning, go with corrugated metal. The great thing about corrugated metal is that it's durable, affordable, and easy to take care of. Typically, a custom awning manufacturer will come out to your house, take measurements, and cut the corrugated metal on-site so that the job can be taken care of in one day. 

To learn more about these and other types of custom awnings, make sure that you reach out to a custom awning manufacturer in your area today. They can measure and make the awning for you so that it is just right.