Store Logos

• If you already have a store logo, this would be the obvious choice for the design of your interior awning. Options include placing just the logo on the awning or pairing it with the name of your establishment. If you are using it for decor purposes, such as above a bar or serving area in a restaurant, design ideas include displaying what your business is known for. For example, wine glasses and bottles fit well in a liquor store while prints of balls and bats on an awning above a sports store counter showcase the theme of the shop.
  
  

Colors

• Color psychology, and its effect on consumers, has long been studied in the area of business. If you do not already have colors in mind for your store, consider what emotions are attached to different hues. For example, blue is known to convey being a trustworthy and sound establishment. That is why many financial companies use it. Red is known to invoke hunger, passion and excitement, which makes it a staple in eateries. If you are starting on an artistic venture, such as an art supply shop or gallery, purple is not only a favorite among creative people but is also seen as sophisticated because of its royal connotations.
  
  

Designs

• Pairing the right design with a color is another consideration for inside awnings, if you do not have a standard logo that your business uses. Ideas include keeping it simple with a solid color and elegant trimmings such as beads or prisms. Other alternatives are to use geometric shapes for a contemporary establishment or conservative stripes if you are going for a traditional feel for your company. An option for eco-friendly businesses is to use hemp rope trim around the edges. A beauty supply store or a salon using their own products, such as a string of lipsticks, along the edges of the awning adds a touch of playfulness and femininity.
  
  

Residential Awnings

• Interior awnings are an alternative to the more traditional window treatments that are available. Custom-sizing them to your windows is a must to ensure a cohesive look. They add architectural interest to plain windows and showcase more elaborate windows such as stained glass. Inside awnings allow you to convey a theme in a room, such as white and ocean blue stripes for a beach feel or bright red, blue and white for a patriotic space. Options for trimmings to really showcase your interior design style are the same as any other window treatment. Rope braiding, beading, fringes and even small trinkets like seashells or silver charms make the awnings complement the rest of your decor.