Asheville Awnings & Patio Covers
Custom shade solutions for mountain homes and downtown businesses.
Asheville is a design town. People here care about how things look — and they care about being outside. That's a good combination for an awning shop that takes craft seriously.
We're The Awning Shop, based in Shelby — about an hour east of Asheville through the foothills. We've been building custom awnings, canopies, and patio covers for Carolina homes and businesses since 1984. Fabric or metal. Traditional or modern. Built to handle mountain weather and look good doing it.
Asheville's weather is its own thing. You get intense summer sun at elevation, afternoon thunderstorms that roll in fast, and cooler temps that make outdoor dining tricky without the right setup. That's where awnings and patio enclosures come in. A fixed cover gives you reliable shade. Retractable curtains let restaurants and breweries extend their patio season into October and beyond — which in Asheville's tourism economy, that's real money.
We've worked all over town — downtown storefronts, River Arts District galleries, West Asheville cafes, Biltmore Village shops, and mountain homes with ridiculous views. If you're working on something custom, we're into it.
For Asheville Homeowners
- Door & window awnings — protect your entry from mountain weather, cut the glare on those big south-facing windows, and add character to bungalows, mountain contemporaries, or craftsman homes in Montford and beyond
- Patio covers — fixed aluminum or fabric shade for decks with a view. Built to handle wind, rain, and the occasional surprise storm that rolls over the ridgeline
- Retractable awnings — perfect for Asheville homes where you want sun in the morning, shade in the afternoon, and flexibility year-round
- Bahama shutters — great for sun control and they fit Asheville's eclectic architectural mix — especially popular in Biltmore Village and West Asheville
- Custom metal awnings — copper, bronze, powder-coated aluminum. If you're building or renovating something special, we can fabricate something that matches your vision
Mountain homes get intense sun and serious storms. We build for both. Sunbrella fabrics with a 10-year warranty. Aluminum frames powder-coated in any color. Copper for that one-of-a-kind look.
For Asheville Businesses
- Storefront awnings — stand out on a block full of interesting buildings in downtown, the River Arts District, or West Asheville. Custom graphics, bold colors, materials that match Asheville's aesthetic
- Signage & backlit awnings — your name, your colors, day and night. We've done awnings for galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and shops all over town
- Restaurant & brewery patio covers — Asheville runs on outdoor dining. Extend your season with fixed covers or retractable curtain systems that keep patios open even when it's 50 degrees and drizzling. More months open = more revenue
- Cafe & coffee shop awnings — make your entrance as inviting as your menu, and give your sidewalk tables some shade
- Brewery beer gardens — we've worked with breweries across the region. If you've got an outdoor space, we'll help you maximize it
Asheville's restaurant and retail scene lives outdoors half the year — and with the right awnings and enclosures, you can push that to eight or nine months. We help you make the most of it.
Asheville Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
Downtown: Wall Street, Battery Park, Grove Arcade area
South Asheville: Biltmore Village, Biltmore Park, Arden
West Asheville: Haywood Road, West Asheville proper
North Asheville: Montford, Grove Park, Beaver Lake
East Asheville: Tunnel Road, Haw Creek
We also serve the surrounding communities — Black Mountain, Weaverville, Swannanoa, Fairview, and beyond.
For Architects & Designers in Asheville
Working on a custom home, renovation, or commercial project in the Asheville market? We partner with architects, interior designers, and builders who need a reliable awning vendor. Send us your drawings or bring us in early — we'll help you spec the right solution.
Let's talk about your Asheville project.
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