Learn All About The Latest Awning Trends In 2025
Can you predict the awning trends of 2025? What will be this year’s popular awning colors or fabric awning styles? Is the commercial awning outdated, or will it remain a strong choice again this year? Though we don’t have a crystal ball here at Rollac, we have over 40 years of experience, a wide range of awnings, and an unmatched understanding of the industry. With all that, we are in a good position to predict the latest designs and awning trends for 2025.
So, if we’ve piqued your interest, keep reading—we’re unveiling what awning trends are in, out, and in between in 2025!
What’s Driving The Awning Market in 2025?
According to the North America Awnings Market Report for 2025-2033, the retractable awning market continues to grow in popularity. That growth is due to several factors, including the more widespread use of commercial awnings, the development of new and innovative awning materials and technologies, and increased awareness regarding the benefits of the awnings.
The Latest Awning Trends For 2025
So what are we waiting for? The following briefly overviews what’s taking center stage in the modern awning industry.
Awning Colors & Patterns
Incorporating color is a huge awning trend for 2025. Gone are the days of plain, earthy, neutral colors harmonizing with the landscape or the exterior color of your home or business. Today, homeowners can choose bold, lively colors and patterns, adding a splash of ‘wow’ to their outdoor spaces. That’s not to say that the solid color awning is out of style; it's just the opposite. If you look at any patio awning guide for this year, you’ll see coverings in canary yellow, royal blue, and crimson reds—bold departures from years past.
Stripes
Black-and-white awnings are a classic, elegant choice that will be popular in 2025. Whether you choose a drop-arm or retractable awning, juxtaposing these colors adds a sense of luxury to your home or business. It can also add character and charm to your space.
Valances
There has been a transition in awning valance styles, moving away from the once-popular scalloped edges to a clean and straight valance with a hemmed edge. This evolution provides a more cutting-edge and modern look that goes well with today’s contemporary design trends. It provides an elegant and simple finish for your awning.
Spear & Riviera-Style Awnings
With their smooth, defined lines and bold wrought iron spears, these awning styles bring an industrial and contemporary sophistication to your home or business. Thanks to their unique design, they are the perfect solution for window shading.
Multifunctional Awnings
Whether retractable shading or compact, the demand for multifunctional awnings is rising! Home and business owners want shading solutions that protect and enhance their spaces' functionality.
Drop Shade Systems
Like Rollac’s ZipShade, drop shade systems are excellent examples of multifunctional awnings. These extremely versatile shades can block harsh sunlight, providing solar protection while maintaining a comfortable and cool outdoor environment and protecting you from insects.
Fixed Residential Awnings
Another awning trend in 2025 is fixed residential awnings. Modern front-door awning solutions increasingly incorporate fixed residential awnings thanks to their multifunctional appeal. These awnings offer more than shade and aesthetic appeal. They provide year-round protection from the elements, including snow, wind, and sun. In addition to their durability, fixed awnings can contribute to energy efficiency with light control, thereby reducing indoor temperatures and cooling costs. They also offer increased privacy, making your home less visible to passersby.
Increased Automation
Automation continues to grow in popularity and will remain an awning trend in 2025. This solution allows you to retract or extend your shade at the press of a button. Motorized awnings aren’t a new invention per se, but their capabilities are advancing rapidly
Solar-powered automation
Energy-efficient solar-powered awnings are becoming increasingly popular because they offer sustainable and cost-effective operation without electrical connections. Additionally, home or business owners can choose between a half-cassette or full-cassette design with their solar-powered awnings, offering varying levels of fabric and mechanism protection.
Maintenance, along with increased durability
Some automated awnings on the market have self-diagnosing systems that provide alerts when maintenance is needed, such as fabric wear, or when problems arise, such as mechanical issues.
Additionally, today’s contemporary awnings are made of enhanced materials and include designs that have improved their longevity, reducing the frequency of repairs or replacements and the effort required for regular cleaning.
Remote Monitoring and Access
Thanks to advancements in cloud-based technology, home and business owners can monitor and control their awnings from anywhere in the world using mobile apps. Custom notifications alert users to weather changes as the sensors, for example, on some of the most modern waterproof retractable awnings, can detect real-time environmental conditions, including heavier winds or if heavy storm warnings have been issued.
Stay On Trend for 2025
Let’s face it: there are many factors to consider when purchasing a commercial or residential awning; sometimes, what’s trendy won’t even enter your decision. However, it’s important to remember that regardless of whether you’re choosing an awning, pergola, or canopy, the product's quality and the manufacturer's reputation should guide your purchase.
Contact us if you’re looking for a modern awning design or have questions about your current cover. Let our experience and knowledge guide you.