Awnings?

Our back yard gets pummeled with sun in the midwestern summers.  Now, i'm don't mean to complain because we love a little sunshine, but it makes it a little difficult to enjoy happy hour with such intense sun. Not to mention all of the watering that needs to happen in my flower pots...

What I really want is a pergola, but we don't really have the correct space/structure for one. I've been thinking about an awning of some sort.  Are they cheesy?

Midwest Living

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I especially love small ones over french doors.  That would at least help in my breakfast room...

Mine and Yours

Western awnings

And of course, who doesn't want to have a margarita under this beauty below...

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My faithful Pottery Barn umbrella isn't cutting it...What do you think?

Put a little awning inspiration in your back pocket.