Exterior Patio Shades & Retractable Awnings in Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach was made for outdoor living — and Made in the Shade Virginia Beach has the custom exterior shades and retractable awnings to help you enjoy every square foot of it. Julie and the team serve homeowners across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk with professional measuring and installation included.

What Are Exterior Patio Shades — and Why Are They a Perfect Fit for Virginia Beach?

Exterior patio shades mount on the outside of your home and drop down to block sun, reduce heat, and create a shaded, private outdoor living space. Unlike indoor window treatments, they’re engineered for outdoor exposure — built to handle the salt air, humidity, and intense coastal UV that Hampton Roads homes deal with year-round.

They’re especially popular on screened porches, covered patios, sunrooms, and back decks. If you’ve been putting off using your outdoor space because of glare, heat, or lack of privacy — this is the fix.

What’s the Difference Between Exterior Patio Shades and Retractable Awnings?

Both extend your outdoor living space, but they work differently:

Exterior patio shades drop vertically from a header track. They’re ideal for screened porches and patios where you want shade and privacy on the sides. Available in solar mesh fabrics that maintain your view while blocking UV rays, and blackout fabrics for full privacy.

Retractable awnings extend horizontally over your patio, deck, or door to create a covered area on demand. When you don’t need them, they retract completely out of the way. Great for open decks where you want shade overhead without losing the open-sky feel.

Both are fully custom-measured and professionally installed by our team.

Can Outdoor Shades Hold Up Against Coastal Humidity and Salt Air?

Yes — and this is exactly why material selection matters for Hampton Roads homes. We carry fabrics and hardware specifically rated for coastal environments. Salt air and high humidity are tough on lesser materials, so we don’t cut corners here. When Julie comes out for your free consultation, she’ll walk you through the right fabrics and finishes for your specific exposure and location.

Are Motorized Outdoor Shades Worth It?

For most Virginia Beach homeowners — absolutely. Motorized exterior shades let you raise and lower your shades with a remote, a wall switch, or your phone. Many of our motorized options integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, so you can set them on a schedule or control them by voice. No more wrestling with manual shades when you’re trying to enjoy your patio.

Exterior Shades

Protect your outdoor living space. Choose from a variety of colors and finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions — Exterior Patio Shades Virginia Beach

Q: Do you install outdoor shades and awnings in Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk?

A: Yes — we serve the full Hampton Roads area including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and surrounding communities. Julie comes to you for a free in-home consultation anywhere in the region.

Q: How long does installation take?

A: Most outdoor shade and awning installations are completed in a single visit by our professional installation team. We measure first during the consultation, order your custom shades, and schedule the install once they arrive.

Q: What fabrics are available for exterior patio shades?

A: We carry solar mesh fabrics in a range of openness factors — from light-filtering options that preserve your view to denser fabrics for more shade and privacy. We also carry fabrics rated for coastal and high-humidity environments, which is important for Virginia Beach homes near the water. Julie will bring samples to your consultation so you can see exactly how they’ll look in your own space.