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Posted on 10/2/2026
As the weather warms up, the alfresco starts earning its keep again – long lunches, evening drinks, birthdays that spill outdoors instead of staying in the lounge room. Perth awnings are what make that possible without the guesswork. A folding arm awning gives you shade when the sun’s harsh, and open sky the moment you want it back. For anyone planning to use their outdoor area properly this entertaining season, it’s the one addition that turns a patio into a genuinely functional outdoor space, whatever the day – or the guest list – throws at it.
Spring and summer in Perth mean more time outdoors. Spring weather, in particular, can be very unpredictable. Folding arm awnings are built around that unpredictability. Extend it for shade over lunch, retract it once the sun drops, and you’re not committed to one setup for the whole season.
Unlike a fixed patio roof or a permanent structure, outdoor awnings give you shade exactly when and where you need it, over a deck, a courtyard, or an alfresco dining area, without changing the space for good. That makes it a natural fit for households that entertain regularly through the warmer months, where the same outdoor area needs to work for a quiet breakfast one day and a full backyard gathering the next.
Hosting outdoors usually means working around the weather rather than the other way round. An awning removes those restrictions and provides entertainers flexibility with the changing weather conditions. Extend it fully for an afternoon barbecue in the sun, pull it in partway for dappled shade over a dinner table, or retract it completely for an evening under the stars once the heat’s dropped off.
That flexibility matters most when you’re entertaining, because the conditions rarely stay the same for the length of a gathering. Motorised operation makes this even easier, letting you adjust the awning at the push of a button through the day instead of moving everyone indoors when the sun shifts or a breeze picks up, so the space keeps working for however long people want to stay outside.
One of the main reasons homeowners choose an awning over a fixed structure is what happens when you don’t need it. Retract it fully and the space is completely open again, no roofline, no permanent shade, just clear sky over the alfresco for an evening gathering or a look at the stars once summer nights set in.
That full retraction is what separates an awning from a patio roof or an enclosed blind system. It’s shade on demand rather than shade by default, which suits entertaining spaces where the mood of the evening changes as the night goes on.
The right setup depends on the space and how often you’ll be adjusting it through a typical gathering.
For the full detail on motorised versus manual, fabric options and where awnings work best around the home, our complete guide to retractable folding arm awnings covers it in depth. If you’re still deciding between an awning and a patio blind for your space, our comparison of outdoor blinds vs awnings walks through which suits which type of area.
Price depends on the size of the area, whether you choose a fixed, manual or motorised system, and the fabric and colours you go with. A small fixed awning over a window will always cost less than a full motorised folding arm awning covering a large alfresco, so there’s no single figure that applies across the board.
The most accurate way to know what your space will cost is a free, obligation-free measure and quote. Kenlow’s team measures on-site, talks you through your options based on your patio conditions and budget, and gives you a firm price before you commit to anything.
Kenlow has been manufacturing and installing awnings for Perth homes for decades, with local showrooms in Maddington and Mt Hawthorn. Every awning is custom made and locally manufactured to suit your space and orientation, using high-quality materials built to handle Western Australia’s conditions rather than just the mild weeks either side of summer.
Our team measures on-site, talks through motorised, manual and fixed options based on how you use the space, and handles professional installation from start to finish, backed by a five-year warranty.
Have a look through our extensive range of Perth awnings to see the styles and options available before your entertaining season gets underway.
Ready to get your alfresco set up before the warmer weather hits? Contact the team at Kenlow today for a free, no-obligation on-site measure and quote.
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