Choosing a new awning is a lovely idea in theory. You imagine sitting outside with a cup of tea, reading in the shade, or having friends round without worrying about unexpected showers or the sun being too hot.
The tricky part is picturing how that awning will actually look on your home. Will the size feel right? Will the colour suit the brickwork or render? Where will the shade fall in the afternoon? Will it cover the seating area, the dining table, or the part of the patio you use most?
Solihull Blinds now offers weinorVision consultations, using the weinorVision app and Meta Quest VR headsets. This lets you see selected weinor awnings and patio solutions in 3D, directly on your own home. Instead of relying only on fabric samples or pictures, you can stand on your patio and see how your new awning could look and work in real life.
What is weinorVision?
weinorVision is a 3D planning tool designed to help you choose your outdoor shading with more confidence. During a consultation, you can view a realistic version of your chosen weinor awning or weinor pergola in your own outdoor space. The system uses Augmented Reality (AR) to place the product where it would be installed, using the real dimensions of your home and patio.
This gives you a much clearer feel for the finished result. You can look at the height, width, projection, colours and position. You can also compare different options while standing in the space where you will use them. For many homeowners, this takes away a lot of the guesswork.
What happens during a weinorVision consultation?
A weinorVision consultation is simple and hands-on. First, everybody involved in the decision puts on a pair of Meta Quest glasses. The headset then takes around 30 to 60 seconds to sync with your surroundings and gather information.
Once the system is ready, you can look around and see your proposed awning or pergola in place. You can walk around the patio, view it from different angles and get a better sense of how it will sit against the house.
Augmented Reality (AR) technology is especially helpful if more than one person is making the decision. Instead of trying to explain what you both have in mind, you can see the same design together and talk through it there and then.
See where light and shade will fall
One of the biggest benefits of weinorVision is that it can help you understand how light and shade will work across your patio. Every garden is different. The sun may hit one part of your patio in the morning and another in the evening. A south-facing garden will feel different to a west-facing one. The time of year also makes a big difference, as the earth tilts on its axis throughout the seasons.
With 3D planning, you can explore where the light may fall at certain times of the day and at different times of the year. This helps you think carefully about the best place to put your awning.
For example, you may want shade over a dining table at lunchtime in summer. Or maybe you want to reduce glare and heat build-up through bi-fold doors in late afternoon. During the warmer months, you might want a comfortable spot for children to play outside without sitting in direct sun.
Seeing this in your own space helps you make a more practical choice. It can guide the size, projection and position of the awning, so it works for the way you want to use your patio.
Compare colours, fabrics and finishes at home
Colours can look very different outdoors when compared with a showroom or brochure. A fabric in a sample book may look warmer, cooler, lighter or darker once it is seen beside your home. Brickwork, render, window frames, paving, planting and natural light all affect the final look.
With weinorVision, you can view colours and fabrics directly on your own façade, making it easier to choose a design that feels right for your home. You can also look at frame colours, proportions and styling. If you are choosing between a modern look and something more classic, you’ll be able to see whether your chosen models match well with the other aspects of your property.
Explore weinor products in 3D
Solihull Blinds offers a range of high-quality weinor awnings and outdoor shading options. Viewing them in situ with weinorVision can help you understand how different products would look on your building.
The Opal Design II is a popular choice for homeowners who want a full cassette awning with a softer, rounded look. It is well suited to patios where the awning will be a visible feature of the house.
The I/K/N 2000 is another trusted weinor awning option. It offers a neat cassette design and flexible installation options, making it suitable for many different homes.
For larger outdoor spaces, the PergoTex II is a permanent option. This weinor pergola
system is ideal if you want to create a more substantial covered area for regular outdoor living.
To find out more about any of these products, check out our awning page. Being able to view these products in 3D can help you decide which one suits your home, your patio and your daily routine.
Plan around real life
A good awning should fit around the way you live. That might mean creating shade for weekend lunches. Or maybe you want to keep your kitchen cooler on sunny afternoons. Perhaps your priority is making your garden more comfortable for older relatives, young children or pets.
weinorVision helps you picture those everyday moments before anything is installed. You can think about where your table sits, how far the awning should extend, and whether people will still be able to move comfortably around the patio. You can also see whether the design keeps the space feeling open.
This is particularly useful for larger projects, where scale can be hard to judge from drawings alone.
Feel more confident before you decide
A new awning or pergola is an investment in your home. It should look good, work well and make your outdoor space easier to enjoy throughout the seasons. weinorVision gives you a clearer way to plan. You can see the product in place, compare options and understand how the shade will benefit you at different times of the day and year.
Book a weinorVision consultation
If you are thinking about a new weinor awning or weinor pergola, a weinorVision consultation is a practical first step. Solihull Blinds can visit your home, talk through your ideas and show you how different awning options could look in your outdoor space. Get in contact today.
