Outdoor Shades

Charlotte’s Complete Guide to Outdoor Shade – Simpli Shaded, Your Local SunPro Dealer

Simpli Shaded is Charlotte’s outdoor shade specialist — from motorized retractable awnings that cover a patio at the push of a button, to full-porch motorized screens that block sun, bugs, and glare. Whatever outdoor shades your home needs, we install it, back it with a 10-year warranty, and have it running in as little as two weeks.

motorized retractable patio awnings
OPEN PATIOS & DECKS
Motorized Retractable Awnings

For patios, decks, and pools without an existing structure, a motorized retractable awning is the fastest way to add real patio shade. One touch of a button deploys Sunbrella fabric over your space; retract it just as easily when you want open sky.

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Modern house with a covered patio featuring two large screen shades, stone columns, outdoor seating, dining area, and a swimming pool with a hot tub in the foreground. Blue sky and landscaped garden complete the scene.
COVERED PORCHES & LANAIS
Motorized Screens

For porches, lanais, and covered patios that already have a roofline, motorized screens turn that space into a bug-free, UV-blocked outdoor room without losing the view.

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Not Sure Which Shade Structure Fits Your Space?

As a rule of thumb: if your patio or deck is open to the sky, a retractable awning is the shade structure that fits. If you already have a roof or covered porch and want to close it in, a motorized screen is usually the better match. Most Charlotte homeowners end up using both — awnings over the open patio, screens on the covered porch — so there’s shade wherever they spend time outside. A free in-home consultation walks you through both options with no obligation.

Why Charlotte Homeowners Choose Simpli Shaded

  • Cuts deck and patio surface temperature by up to 20°F
  • Industry-best 10-year non-prorated warranty on hardware, fabric, and motor
  • Installed in as little as 2 weeks
  • Smart home compatible — works with Alexa, Google Home, and the Somfy app
  • Authorized SunPro dealer for Charlotte and the Carolinas

Common Questions About Outdoor Shades

For most open patios, a motorized retractable awning is the best patio shade option — it covers the largest area, retracts when you want full sun, and holds up to Charlotte’s heat and humidity better than fixed umbrellas or shade sails.

Cost depends on size, fabric, and motorization options. Every quote comes from a free in-home consultation — see our retractable awnings page for a full pricing breakdown.

Yes — every shade solution we install, whether an awning or a screen, is motorized with one-touch or app control, and most integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and the Somfy app.

We specialize in motorized retractable systems rather than fixed pergolas or permanent structures, because retractable shade gives you both full sun and full shade from the same investment — whichever the day calls for.

Your Charlotte Outdoor Space Is Waiting

Schedule a free, no-obligation in-home consultation and we’ll help you choose the right outdoor shade solution for your patio, deck, or porch. Call (980) 290-5618 or request your free estimate today.