Retractable Awnings for Orlando Outdoor Spaces
Shade when you want it. Open sky when you don’t.
Custom motorized retractable awnings give Orlando homeowners a practical way to cool uncovered patios, pool decks, and outdoor seating areas without adding a permanent roof.
Serving Orlando and Central Florida for nearly 25 years | Local showroom | Professional installation
Press a button and your awning extends over the patio, creating shade where there was none before. When the sun shifts or you want an open view of the sky, it retracts into a clean cassette mounted against the home.
For Orlando homeowners dealing with an uncovered patio, intense afternoon sun, or an outdoor area that goes unused during the hottest part of the day, a retractable awning can make that space far more comfortable.
Motorized Retractable Awnings for Orlando Homes
Your patio may be large enough to enjoy, but without shade, it can sit empty for much of the day. A motorized retractable awning creates usable coverage without permanently changing the open feel of the space.
With the push of a button, the awning extends to cover a patio, poolside seating area, outdoor dining space, or frequently used entry. When shade is no longer needed, the fabric retracts into a protective cassette that keeps the installation neat and unobtrusive.
Every awning is sized for the home and installed around the conditions of the property, including available mounting space, sun exposure, projection needs, and the way the homeowner plans to use the area.
New Horizons has installed motorized outdoor products throughout Orlando and Central Florida for more than 20 years. The difference is not simply choosing an awning. It is understanding how far it needs to be projected, where it should be mounted, and what will provide useful shade at the times the space is actually being used.
Benefits of Retractable Awnings
- Shade on demand — Extend the awning when direct sun makes the patio uncomfortable.
- A more usable outdoor area — Spend more time dining, relaxing, or entertaining outside.
- Open when you want it, closed when you don’t — Retract the awning when you want sunlight, an open view, or clear access above the space.
- Motorized operation — Control the awning with a wireless remote instead of setting up umbrellas or moving temporary shade.
- Protection for furnishings — Reduce direct sun exposure on outdoor furniture, doors, and nearby interior spaces.
- A cleaner alternative to temporary shade — Replace multiple umbrellas or freestanding canopies with one integrated system.
- Built for the home — Choose the size, frame finish, fabric, and options that fit the property rather than forcing a standard product into the space.
Where Awnings Work Best
Patios & Decks
Retractable awnings work best over outdoor spaces that are already functional but become difficult to use once the sun reaches them. They are especially helpful over uncovered patios, outdoor dining tables, grilling areas, and seating spaces directly outside the home.
Pool Areas
An awning can create a shaded place beside the pool without covering the entire pool deck. This gives homeowners a more comfortable area for seating, dining, or supervising children while keeping the rest of the space open.
Outdoor Kitchens
Cooking outdoors can become uncomfortable when the grill, prep area, or counter is exposed to direct sun. A properly positioned awning can cover the working area while still allowing the space to remain open when the awning is retracted.
Windows & Doors
A smaller awning can help shade a heavily exposed window, sliding door, or entry. In the right situation, this reduces direct sunlight where it enters the home while also adding architectural detail to the exterior.
Customize Your Awning
A retractable awning should look like it belongs on the home, not like it was added as an afterthought.
Frame Colors: Choose from black, white, bronze, or beige powder-coated aluminum finishes to coordinate with the home’s exterior.
Fabric Options: Select from a wide range of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics, including solids, stripes, and neutral patterns. These fabrics are made for outdoor use and are chosen for color retention, durability, and sun protection.
Valance Style: Add a straight or scalloped front valance to finish the leading edge of the awning and provide additional late-day shade.
Optional Front Drop Shade: For spaces that receive lower-angle afternoon sun, a front drop shade can add coverage where an overhead awning alone may not be enough.
Built for Orlando’s Sun and Outdoor Living
A retractable awning in Central Florida needs to do more than look good. It should operate smoothly, retract cleanly, and be installed with the home’s structure and exposure in mind.
Standard Features
- Electric motor with wireless remote control
- Manual hand-crank override
- Fully enclosed powder-coated aluminum cassette
- Custom sizing for the installation
- Outdoor-rated acrylic fabric
- Optional integrated LED lighting
Available Sizes
- Maximum width: up to 25 feet
- Maximum projection: up to 12 feet
Warranty
Our motorized retractable awnings offer 10 year warranty on the frame and the fabric and 5 year warranty on the electronics
Visit Our Winter Park Showroom
Choosing an awning is easier when you can see the frame finishes, operate a full-size system, and compare fabric options in person.
Visit our showroom near Orlando to see how a motorized retractable awning extends, retracts, and fits into its cassette. Our team can also walk through fabric choices, mounting considerations, projection limits, and the practical differences between an awning and other shade options.
Address: 4970 N Pine Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Note: Appointments are recommended.
Ready to Use Your Patio More Often?
An uncovered patio may look inviting, but direct Orlando sun can make it difficult to enjoy for much of the day. A custom retractable awning gives you shade when you need it without permanently closing in the space.
Schedule a free consultation and we will look at the mounting area, measure the space, discuss how the sun reaches the patio, and help determine whether a retractable awning is the right fit.
