Have you ever considered that the exterior elements of your house might be in need of some shades too? I know what you are thinking, window treatments are for the inside, right? Well, I’m here to tell you about the different exterior shading options that you may have never realized you needed! Retractable Patio Awnings […]
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Today, on September 19th here in beautiful Colorado, I know I can look ahead to plenty of nice days left this season under my patio awning. I am giddy just thinking about ways to “autumnize” my patio space, and then be able to sit outside in the milder, beautiful weather and enjoy the rich hues and […]
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Hosting for the Fourth of July this year, and dreaming of creating the perfect patio setting? Here are a few finds to inspire you! A Patriotic Patio for a Day or for a Season You can go a couple of ways with red, white and blue on your patio… fun accents and flourishes, or a […]
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If you haven’t taken a look at the fabric selection available for patio awnings lately, it’s time to look again! Even I was surprised when I took a look this week at the vast variety of fabric offerings Innovative Openings offers from Durasol , and the truth was right there in front of me: awnings ain’t […]
Read moreYou know what that Pharrell song “Happy” says… “like a room without a roof”. Hellooo…! That’s your patio! If there’s a place to be happy during summer, this is it! How can you make your patio a personalized place to be happy? Here are 7 easy planning ideas from Innovative Openings. 1. What do you want […]
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Creating Some Shade Opens up Planting Possibilities! We always think just the opposite, right? Plants need sun! Truthfully, though, when you think of lush tropical plants, many of them need filtered light in order to thrive. When you shade your patio, you are opening up worlds of possibility for patio plants in containers. I like […]
Read moreBlock the Sun, Not the View, and Enjoy Your Patio When YOU Want to! Innovative Openings is the manufacturer of Oasis® Patio Shades by Insolroll, with three models to meet the needs of all kinds of patio applications. We offer factory direct, locally made sun, glare and even insect protection for your deck or patio. […]
Read moreThe Beautiful… When those first lovely days come around as winter wanes, an internal switch is flipped. We start to look at the sky differently, and the same temperature feels different on our skin. My thoughts turn without hesitation or apology to… the beautiful. The possibilities. The little dreams I have for my outdoor living […]
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Lateral-arm style retractable awnings have become a very popular solution over the past 25 years. With recent advances in technology, awnings can be extended by remote control and retracted automatically when the wind kicks up. Adding a retractable solar screen valance allows awnings to shade the setting west sun very effectively. Single awning units can […]
Read moreExtend your living space and enjoy the great outdoors with a retractable patio awning. When mother nature turns on the sun, roll out a beautiful fabric awning to make your deck or patio an oasis in your back yard. Shading your outdoor space is perfect when entertaining friends or just enjoying lunch on the patio. […]
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