When people think about outdoor living, winter isn’t always the first season that comes to mind. But as we look ahead to 2026, more homeowners, hospitality venues and commercial spaces are rethinking how their outdoor areas are used during the colder months.

With the right outdoor heating and lighting, patios, terraces and seating areas don’t ...

As businesses prepare for the year ahead, upgrading exterior branding is one of the smartest ways to make an immediate impact. At Shadem Solutions, we specialise in branded wedge canopies, café barriers, custom fabric printing and precision signwriting—the key elements that turn your shopfront into a powerful 24/7 advertising space.

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Traditional shop awnings have a certain charm that’s hard to fake. Walk past a heritage bakery or an old high-street tailor and you’ll often see that familiar timber box and fabric canopy sitting neatly above the window. There’s a reason this style hasn’t disappeared — it still works brilliantly for today’s retailers, especially if the building has ...

Across the West Midlands, more and more homeowners and businesses are investing in awnings to create comfortable outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a family patio in Solihull, a garden terrace in Wolverhampton, or an outdoor dining area for a Birmingham café, the right shading makes the space feel inviting and usable.

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There’s something undeniably appealing about a well-designed market stall — the kind that feels charming, stylish, and effortlessly high-end. What makes that atmosphere so captivating isn’t just what’s on display, but how the space feels. And that feeling often starts with one key design element: the awning.

In this example, the awning transforms ...

From Birmingham’s bustling high streets to quiet patios in Solihull, Shadem Solutions has been helping people enjoy their outdoor spaces in style for over 40 years. Whether you're a homeowner looking to create a shaded garden retreat or a business owner wanting to boost your shopfront appeal, Shadem’s custom awnings and canopies are designed to fit ...

At Shadem Solutions, we recently completed the installation of four wedge Dutch canopy blinds for a commercial client, and the transformation highlights just how effective this style of shading can be for businesses.

A Professional and Eye-Catching Finish

Wedge Dutch canopies are an excellent way for shops, cafés, restaurants, and bars ...

There’s something instantly welcoming about a classic shop awning — the striped canvas, the scalloped valance, a little patch of shelter that tells customers this is a place worth stopping. For high-street businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands, traditional shop awnings still do an impressive job: they protect window displays, increase ...

Running a café, pub, or restaurant in the West Midlands? Whether you’ve got tables spilling out onto a Birmingham high street, a tucked-away beer garden in Wolverhampton, or a pavement pitch in Solihull, you’ll know how important your outdoor space is—especially in those warmer months.

At Shadem Solutions, we help local hospitality businesses ...

From Coventry’s historic market square to Birmingham’s modern café districts, outdoor seating is a vital part of the customer experience. With ever-changing weather and fierce competition for attention on busy high streets, more cafés across the region are investing in West Midlands café awnings—combining practical shelter with powerful branding ...