Colorado, with its scenic views, over 300 days per year of sunshine, and vibrant seasons, provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor living experiences. Northern Colorado-based Peterson Canvas & Awning LLC have helped homeowners enjoy their outdoor spaces for nearly 70 years. Current owners, Natalia Crofut and Gilles Arnaud, bring top-notch products and service to the Northern Colorado region, guided by Natalia’s three decades of manufacturing experience.
Homeowners benefit from a process that begins with seeing each project through their eyes, shaped by how they would want the experience to feel. Needs of the clients guide every decision in this collaborative approach with careful attention paid to what they hope to achieve and how they imagine using the space. Beyond the initial vision, thoughtful considerations - sun orientation, the sun’s seasonal path, daily use patterns, time-of-day comfort, and the home’s architectural character - all influence the design and ideal placement of the final product. The surrounding landscape also plays a role, including nearby trees, neighboring homes, walkways, and other visual elements that contribute to the overall harmony of the space.
The homeowner’s perspective shapes every conversation, grounding each project in how the space should feel and function for the people who live there. The clients’ needs are at the center of every recommendation made by the sales team, Natalia and Jim, drawing on their expertise to guide decisions about proportions, materials, construction methods, and details such as the best way to attach an awning to the home. They consider practical questions - like whether ambient light might interfere with a mobile workspace, which could call for a darker fabric, or whether a drop shade would help when the sun dips beneath an awning. To give homeowners a clear sense of the final environment, they work closely to refine scale, line, and color, ensuring the awning complements the architecture and truly feels as though it “visually belongs to the house.”
Performance is non-negotiable for the Peterson team - from the sales team, the office manager, to the seamstresses and installers. To provide the best possible experience for their clients, they work closely with manufacturer, Eclipse Outdoor, which provides excellent warranties and real-time customer support - something not commonly found in the industry. This partnership allows Peterson to offer homeowners in-the-moment answers, expert recommendations, and exceptional products.
Installers James and Rachel bring just as much care and personal touch to the installation process, listening carefully to each client to ensure the installation is just as the client desires. A job is not considered complete until the customer is 100% satisfied.
Some homeowners are pleasantly surprised by how dramatically their outdoor living experience can change with thoughtful shade and protection. Peterson Canvas & Awning LLC wants that experience to feel inviting, helping people picture how different life will feel once comfort, shade, and even privacy - enhanced by options like solar screens - are in place. Peterson recognizes that these designs are a true investment, often functioning as an additional room of the house and encouraging homeowners to linger, relax, and entertain outdoors. Enclosures can shield against wind and shifting weather, and when paired with heaters, even Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter gatherings can comfortably move outside.
March is the ideal time to begin planning the transformation of your outdoor living space. Because each product is custom and crafted to a high standard, the turnaround time is generally four to six weeks. Thoughtful planning now makes it easier to enjoy your outdoor space throughout the year.
From retractable awnings to solar screens, interior shades, sail shades, and pergola covers Peterson Canvas & Awning LLC brings personalized care and attention into every project. In addition to their premium shade solutions, they provide custom sewing of anything from dog beds to fireplace covers.
To enhance your outdoor living environment, be sure to contact Peterson Canvas & Awning LLC at (970) 493-4033 or info@petersoncanvas.com.