For almost 130 years, we've been manufacturing awnings for British shopkeepers and commercial businesses from our London workshop in Putney. Deans Blinds are the original manufacture of the Victorian-style canopy that today we call the Deans Shop Awning. Back in 1894, Deans Blinds pioneered the idea of commercial awnings for shops and pubs in the High Street.
Through quality and craftsmanship, our hard-earned reputation for excellence is stronger than ever. Today, Deans Blinds are the awning supplier of choice for many major commercial businesses, like UK-wide retail chains, shops & stores, restaurants, hotels and pubs. Every custom-built commercial awning is a totally bespoke project and we can handle all stages, including planning, design, manufacture and installation.
Our extensive range of residential awning solutions let you make the most of your outdoor space, from sophisticated patio awning systems for outdoor entertaining to pivoting awnings and canopies for smaller areas - not to mention essential accessories like wind-breaks and patio heaters.
Through quality and craftsmanship, our hard-earned reputation for excellence is stronger than ever. Today, Deans Blinds are the awning supplier of choice for many major commercial businesses, like UK-wide retail chains, shops & stores, restaurants, hotels and pubs. Every custom-built commercial awning is a totally bespoke project and we can handle all stages, including planning, design, manufacture and installation.
Our extensive range of residential awning solutions let you make the most of your outdoor space, from sophisticated patio awning systems for outdoor entertaining to pivoting awnings and canopies for smaller areas - not to mention essential accessories like wind-breaks and patio heaters.
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Deans history spans three centuries as the leading UK manufacturer and installer of blinds and awnings. The company was founded in London by a policeman's son, Tom Dean, in 1894 and was later taken over by his brother John. John Dean started out making canvas bags, which were in great demand as water carriers by the British forces across the Victorian Empire, especially in South Africa during the Boer War.
The Deans Traditional Victorian Awning, or 'Deans Awning' as it was originally known, is a genuine design classic and British success story spanning three centuries. Its perfect combination of beauty, robust performance and competitive pricing has established the awning as an icon of the British high street and led to wide international demand.
Select one of the sections below to find out more details about our solutions for specific application, like shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs, schools, outdoor terraces and much more. These page provide examples of projects, popular awnings for specific application and important points to consider when choosing a suitable awning.
Why do I need an awning outside - won't inside blinds or curtains protect my furnishings? Yes, they will. But you won't be able to see the lovely day outside and the awning will reduce the heat gain inside your home. How do you build a Dutch Canopy? This is a specialist product requiring custom equipment and really should be sourced from a reputable awning company.
Reviews (10)
Stephen Lewis
Nov 04, 2021
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David McGeachie
Oct 24, 2021
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They fitted an awning and the quality of the item is great. However as soon as it was fitted I noticed the vallance at the front wasn't quite visible enough and was told 'it will settle down' to fob me off.' It hasn't. But they are not interested - I was told I had approved it - yes the artwork but not the fitting of it! They seem a friendly company but fact is: 1. i was lied to by the fitter. 2 Deans are not interested in that 3. they say I approved how it would hang which is a lie too. I've been fobbed off by various people there for months. If they changed it they would make no profit so don
Warren Vokes
Sep 27, 2021
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A very efficient service from beginning to end. I was kept fully informed of the progress of my order, which was for replacing the fabric on my existing awning with a different design. Pattern swatches were requested and sent without delay and advice given on finishing touches. The two operatives who came to fit the new material were very efficient, helpful and polite: a true credit to the company. I have no hesitation in recommending Deans Blinds and would use them again. However, as the previous fabric was still in excellent condition after 25 years, this may prove not to be necessary!
Johanna Hignett
Sep 01, 2021
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We are very pleased with our Markilux awning from Deans - but the journey to this point was tortuous. Our first Deans awning, purchased on advice from the Deans salesperson was the wrong size and in the wrong location. It provided shade for our fence, rather than the window as defined in the brief to Deans. It was a huge waste of money. Second time round we knew to do all the research and planning ourselves rather than leave that expertise to Deans. We were cautious to check and double check what was being ordered, thankfully as there was confusion at one point. The lead time was weeks longer than
Linda Higgins
Sep 01, 2021
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Superb service from start to finish, the awning that we inherited when we moved to our property failed in an outward position and Natalie very kindly sent out a team of hers to get it to retract until a new one could be made and installed with a new motor. We were kept fully informed of the process from start to finish and would not consider using anybody else but Dean’s in the future, I can’t recommend this company highly enough, the fitters that were here yesterday were very polite and professional on quite a tricky large job, many thanks
Paul Widdowson
Aug 14, 2021
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Very efficient Company! Kept me informed all the way through the process of ordering, delivery & installation. The blind was a replacement for an old one previously supplied by Deans Blinds some 35 years ago and was erected and the old blind removed in lessa than 1 hour. Highly recommend their services.
Linden Loader
Jul 23, 2021
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Classic Dutch Canopy
So far, so delighted!
Finally the sun is out and my new awning, installed two months ago, is absolutely doing what I wanted it to do.
We have a fully south facing garden and a sitting room with double patio doors leading on to the garden. The room is light and bright on dull days. However in full summer sun it becomes an oven!
This type of awning provides stylish, cool shade to the room for as much of the day as it is needed, and can be set partially down, as required.
Service from Deans was excellent from the start. Great attention to detail and a desire to fully understand
So far, so delighted!
Finally the sun is out and my new awning, installed two months ago, is absolutely doing what I wanted it to do.
We have a fully south facing garden and a sitting room with double patio doors leading on to the garden. The room is light and bright on dull days. However in full summer sun it becomes an oven!
This type of awning provides stylish, cool shade to the room for as much of the day as it is needed, and can be set partially down, as required.
Service from Deans was excellent from the start. Great attention to detail and a desire to fully understand
Nicholas Blake
Jul 01, 2021
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We had the awning installed last Monday, which was right on schedule. Installation team were very friendly, good and efficient. Awning worked beautifully. Unfortunately, the weather since then has been awful and we haven't had a chance to test it in any strong sunlight. I'm sure it will be fine. Mr Okiki Olopade who came to measure up and provide the original quote did very thorough and accurate survey of the site. Thank you the team at Deans Blinds.
Ian Blenkharn
Jun 26, 2021
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Abi Naidu
Jun 14, 2021
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We used Deans blinds as they were well known and we thought we’d be on safe ground with a brand. The person who came to do the initial survey was confident the wall was suitable for an awning and there was no suggestion there would be a problem. The awning was installed but unfortunately it then cracked the brickwork. After the brickwork cracked it took two days to get anyone from Dean’s to return my calls. When I eventually spoke to someone I was told our wall was at fault and they wouldn’t accept responsibility. An independent bricklayer who quoted to repair the damage said there was absolutely
