Awning Installation in Doncaster, South Yorkshire – Llaza STORBOX S-250 Case Study

A Llaza STORBOX S-250 Case Study

You buy a wonderful new build, pave the garden, add a smart garden room and home office at the back… and then realise the British weather has other ideas.

This recent awning installation in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, transformed exactly that kind of space. A thoroughly modern family home in a quiet area of Doncaster needed practical shelter without overwhelming a compact, paved garden. Our solution was the Llaza STORBOX S-250 in an anthracite finish, manually operated and installed using bespoke gutter brackets to suit the property perfectly.

Project Overview

The property itself is a relatively new-build home with clean brickwork, dark frames and a very contemporary rear elevation. The garden itself, while very well paved, isn’t large. The big plus being that at the far end sits a garden room which doubles as a home office. Our brief was clear: create a sheltered, usable outdoor space that connects the house and garden room, without cluttering or closing in the area.

This is exactly where the Llaza STORBOX S-250 excels.

The STORBOX S-250 is a full cassette awning system, meaning when retracted, the fabric and arms are completely enclosed within a sleek aluminium housing. That protects the mechanism from the elements and keeps the rear elevation looking clean and minimal when the awning isn’t in use.

Why the STORBOX S-250 Was the Right Choice

For this project, several factors made the STORBOX S-250 the ideal specification:

• Full cassette protection for longevity

• Strong articulated arms for reliable projection

• Anthracite powder-coated finish to match the property

• Manual operation for simplicity and low maintenance

On new-build properties like this, structural fixing points require careful planning. Rather than compromise on positioning, we designed and installed bespoke gutter brackets. This allowed the awning to sit correctly, while maintaining structural integrity and clean visual lines.

It’s the sort of detail most people don’t notice. Until they see a poor installation elsewhere.

Creating a Seamless Outdoor Connection Between House and Garden Room

Once installed, the awning projects out to create an almost entirely covered patio area.

The space between the house and the garden room now functions as a genuine outdoor space. The family can move from kitchen to patio to home office without worrying about light rain or harsh sun. It effectively stitches the two buildings together, creating a seamless extension of living space. Practical for day to day use, while providing an intimate, protected space in warmer weather.

Because the garden is compact and fully paved, permanent structures like pergolas would have felt heavy. The retractable design keeps the space flexible. Open it up on warm evenings. Retract it in winter. Clean, simple and practical.

Practical Benefits for Modern Family Living

This simple and incredibly practical awning installation demonstrates exactly how the right product, properly specified and correctly installed, can transform a modern home without requiring major building work.

Key benefits of installing the awning include:

• Year-round usability of the patio

• Solar shading for rear glazing

• Reduced glare inside the garden office

• A defined entertaining area

• No loss of garden footprint

Thinking About Your Own Awning Installation in Doncaster?

If you’re considering an Awning installation in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, choosing the right system and ensuring correct structural fixing is essential, particularly with new-build properties.

A professionally installed cassette awning like the Llaza STORBOX S-250 you see here can completely change how you use the outside of your home.

If you’d like tailored advice for your property, get in touch for a no-obligation consultation and see how we can help you create a more usable outdoor space.