Door canopies provide a quaint and attractive accent to your home. Canopies are located over the top of doors and offer a small amount of shade from the sun, or protection from the rain. These practical benefits are just one of the reasons why people purchase door canopies, however. The main motivator for many home owners is the aesthetic benefits that these door fittings offer.
Arched canopy designs such as the Medway Curved outdoor canopy are clean, elegant and simple looking. They are ideal for apartments and modern brick buildings. If you want to have a canopy, but feel that traditional designs are too fussy or busy, then this smaller curved canopy is a good choice. The natural arch to the design allows water to run off the roof of the canopy, directing it away from your doorway. Expect to pay around £500 for an average-sized canopy of this style.
There are many vintage over-door canopies to choose from. These canopies are made from rust-proof aluminium (made to look like wrought iron) and glazed with toughened glass. They are ideal for Victorian and earlier period properties, and add an imposing, impressive touch to your entryway. Choose from a range of bracket designs and pitches to suit your home. Expect to pay around £500 for this kind of canopy.
This rustic dual-hipped door canopy is one of the more expensive styles included in this list, but it is worth the expense if you live in an aread that sees a lot of dreary weather. The projection on this canopy is much deeper than average, and the slanted roof will make sure that the canopy stands proud and is not dwarfed by the rest of your home. The herringbone front is a lovely finishing touch, and you can match the tiles to the style of your roof.
This stylish and simple Greenhurst Door canopy is affordable, practical and understated. It is easy to install, and it offers protection from rain and snow while not blocking out sunlight. It is made from UV resistant resin, with a polycarbonate cover. Simply fix the canopy to the wall for an instant chic accessory that will suit any modern home. This minimalistic style of canopy typically costs less than £100.
5. Cheltenham Mono Pitch Door Canopy
If you live in a red brick terraced house then this Cheltenham Mono Pitch door canopy will make a stylish addition to your home. Choose from a range of roof colours including slate grey, terracotta and dark brown that will match most roofing styles. The roof of the canopy is coated in a UV stabilizer to ensure that the colour lasts for many years after installation. Expect to pay around £300 for this kind of canopy.
In addition to these standard designs, many companies make bespoke canopies to suit individual homes. Bespoke canopies are, naturally, much more expensive than their standard-sized counterparts but they are good-looking and are ideal for those who want to customize a period property or enjoy something a little more unusual than the standard fare from DIY stores and catalogues.
