Custom Awnings & Outdoor Enclosures
A retractable awning can make a sunny patio more comfortable. A fixed canopy can give customers a covered entrance. Whatever you’re looking to cover, we’ll help you find a design that fits the building and how you use the space.
Based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Stafford Design Build designs, fabricates, and installs awnings, outdoor enclosures, and shade structures for homes and businesses across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Markilux & Summer Space Retractable Awnings
Stafford Design Build is the Markilux dealer for Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We also carry Summer Space retractable awnings. We help you choose and install a motorized retractable awning for your deck, patio, or outdoor seating area. You can extend it when you want shade and retract it when you want the sun. We can also incorporate retractable shade into a pergola.
Fixed Awnings & Canopies
We build fixed-frame awnings and canopies for storefronts, building entrances, and outdoor gathering spaces. We tailor the frame, fabric, and finish to the building and can incorporate custom graphics for businesses.
Featured Project: Carnegie Abbey
The Carnegie Abbey project shows how fixed-frame awnings, pool cabanas, and fabric drapes can work together around an outdoor pool. The awnings provide overhead shade, and the cabana drapes add privacy when drawn. The project also includes custom valances.
Outdoor Enclosures
An enclosure can help shelter an entryway or outdoor area from wind and rain. We design around your existing space, including how people move through it, which sides need protection, and where you want to keep the view open.
Common Awning Questions
Should I choose a retractable awning or a fixed canopy?
A retractable awning makes sense when you want to switch between sun and shade on a deck or patio. A fixed canopy is a good option when you want cover in place every day, such as over a storefront or entrance.
Can you help me compare Markilux and Summer Space?
Yes. We carry both brands and can walk you through the options based on the width you need, how far the awning needs to extend, where it can mount, and your budget.
What should I send for an awning quote?
Send the project town and state, a wide photo of the area, a closer photo of where the awning might mount, and the approximate width and depth you want to cover. Let us know whether the space is a deck, patio, storefront, or entrance.
Tell Us What You’re Looking to Cover
Send us your project location, a few photos if you have them, and a short description of what you’d like to do. We’ll talk through your options and help you figure out what fits your space.