Across the West Midlands, hospitality venues and commercial spaces are rethinking how they use their outdoor areas. From restaurants and cafés in Birmingham to pubs, hotels and leisure venues throughout the region, external environments are no longer seasonal extras — they are revenue-generating assets.

To maximise that potential, comfort ...

If you’ve been considering an awning for your home or business, February is one of the smartest times to order.

For a limited time, Shadem Solutions is offering free motorisation on selected awnings ordered during February, giving customers a practical upgrade at no extra cost — while also beating the seasonal rush.

Based in the West ...

When businesses start looking at external shading, the conversation often begins with the product. An awning. A canopy. A shelter.

But what really determines the success of a project is who stands behind it.

At Shadem Solutions, the focus has always been on delivering complete solutions, not just supplying equipment. With decades of ...

When people start looking into awnings, one of the most common questions we hear is a simple one: “What type do we actually need?”

With so many terms used interchangeably — retractable, cassette, fixed, traditional, canopy — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But each awning type has a clear purpose, and understanding the differences makes it ...

Winter has a habit of dragging on, and then suddenly shifting gear. One week it feels firmly cold and grey, the next the light changes, the days stretch a little longer, and outdoor spaces start to feel usable again.

With meteorological spring officially beginning on 1st March, there are now only a matter of weeks until behaviour changes. ...