After over two months of waiting, it finally happened: the frame for our front porch fabric awning was installed yesterday!
If you’ve been following along with the vision for Oak Branch Cottage, you know this awning has been high on my list of dream features. It’s one of those design details that does double duty—adding essential shade to make the front porch a truly comfortable spot to relax, while completely framing the cottage’s exterior aesthetic.
When you wait weeks for a single custom element, you start to wonder if it will live up to what you pictured in your head. But seeing the steel frame mounted against the cottage yesterday instantly validated the wait. Even without the fabric attached yet, the architectural profile of the front entry has transformed. It adds depth, warmth, and that classic, welcoming feel I’ve envisioned since day one.
Now, fingers crossed that the fabric installation follows quickly! Once the canvas is stretched across that frame, the front porch will finally feel complete—and I can finally kick back in the shade, and enjoy the view.
Custom Awning, y'all!
I LOVE awnings. I grew up with them; they were installed in the spring when the storm windows were removed and screens put up. Then in the fall, they were removed & stored. (I was raised in the snowbelt.) Anyway, I was hoping that you'd share the color of yours, and striped or not. Guess we'll know in a couple of days. Ron, this is such a fun journey to take with you! Thanks for sharing.
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