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Kenlow’s broad range of custom-made patio shades and outdoor alfresco blinds come in a wide choice of colours and fabrics to match and enhance your décor and style.
If you are seeking to shade an exposed window from direct sunlight and add an attractive feature to your home, Kenlow offers a choice of window awnings and window blinds that will block up to 90% of the heat and harmful UV rays.
For over 50 years, Kenlow has been the preferred choice for awnings, canopies and Ziptrak blinds for restaurant, café and business owners all over Perth.
Kenlow offers a range of heavy duty, outdoor umbrellas suitable for both commercial and residential use. Browse umbrella shade solutions from both Skyspan and Ultrashade.
Find the right portable awning or annexe for your caravan, motor home or camper trailer, no matter what make or model. Kenlow's awnings & annexes are made from the highest quality, most durable materials. They are easy to clean and easy to take with you. See the range today.
Kenlow has been supplying tool bags and back-packs to the mining and industrial industries for over 50 years. Made from high grade canvas or PVC, our tool bags are built tough to cope with the rigours of Perth summers and the harshest environments.
Posted on 11/4/2026
Perth summers don’t ease off, and neither does our power bills. With the cost of living already stretching household budgets, the air conditioner is one of the first things to get a workout when the weather heats up. The good news is that there’s a simple way to ask it to do a lot less. Outdoor blinds and awnings give you sun protection where it counts. They stop the heat and UV entering your home through windows, doors and outdoor spaces, keeping your home cooler, comfortable and usable, with your cooling system having less to do.
Most of the heat that builds up in a Perth home over summer comes from the sun shining straight onto the window, doors, openings and walls. Effective shading can block up to 90% of the heat from direct sun. Stopping the sun before it reaches the glass is far more effective than dealing with the heat once your air conditioner is working to remove it, which is why shade on the outside of your home makes the biggest difference.
With rising energy prices and increasing cost-of-living pressures, investing in outdoor blinds and awnings is a smart way to improve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency and lower energy bills. Outdoor blinds and awnings also help protect furniture, flooring and interior furnishings from damaging UV rays, reducing fading and deterioration. Beyond the immediate savings, quality outdoor shading is a long-term investment that enhances your home’s appearance, functionality and overall value.
Outdoor blinds can be lowered when the sun hits one side of your home and raised when you want the natural light and the breeze back. Track-guided Ziptrak blinds provide an enclosed protection from the heat and glare, and are available in either manual or motorised operation.
For protection from heat and UV in outdoor spaces like verandahs, patios and decks, mesh fabric is recommended as it filters the sun while keeping airflow and natural light.
When blocking the heat from windows, doors and walls, mesh fabric is also recommended, especially if visibility is a requirement. If visibility is not a priority fabrics like acrylic, canvas or block out mesh will provide added protection from the sun, as well as privacy.
Clear PVC blinds are generally recommended for cooler weather protection. Whilst they provide excellent protection from wind and rain, the allowance of light and lack of airflow can increase the heat of spaces in the warmer months. Our guide PVC vs mesh outdoor blinds provides further detail.
Awnings extend out from the wall, roof or eaves to shade the space below, whether you’re relaxing or entertaining.
With retractable awnings, you get cool, shaded afternoons in summer with the awning extended, and the winter sun back with the awning retracted when the weather turns – working for you year round. Fixed awnings provide a permanent barrier from the sun and weather, as well provide an additional aesthetic to your home.
Folding Arm Awnings provide flexible, retractable shade for alfresco areas, courtyards and outdoor living spaces. Our guide to retractable folding arm awnings covers how they work in more detail.
Retractable Window Awnings and Pivot Arm Awnings provide excellent, retractable protection from heat and glare entering windows and doors.
Fixed Arm Awnings and Framed Canopy Awnings provide stylish, permanent shade for windows, doors and walkways with architectural appeal.
Patioshayd awnings provide versatile shade and weather protections for patios and outdoor structures.
The best option depends on where the sun hits and how you like to enjoy outdoor living:
West and north-facing areas take the most sun through the hottest part of the day, so they’re a good place to start. If you’re weighing up the two, our guide to outdoor blinds vs awnings can help, and plenty of homes use both.
Price depends on the size of the area, the type of product, whether you choose a manual or motorised system, and the fabric selection. The most accurate way to know what your space will cost is a free, no-obligation on-site measure and quote.
A few simple habits make the biggest difference:
Kenlow has been manufacturing and installing shade products for Perth homes since 1969. Locally owned and operated, everything is made right here in WA.
Our team will visit your home, assess how the sun hits your space and recommend the right solution for your needs and budget. Every quality, custom-made product is installed by our own team and backed by a five-year warranty, with local service after the job is done. With over 50% of our customers being repeats or referrals, our reputation speaks for itself.
Ready to get ahead of summer? Contact the team at Kenlow today for a free, no-obligation on-site measure and quote. You can also explore our range of outdoor blinds and awnings online.
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