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Craftsmanship for Arizona
We plan, fabricate, and install custom shade structures with quality materials selected to stand up to the Phoenix climate and daily use.
About Shade By Design
Experience shows in the details.
For more than 30 years, we’ve helped Phoenix homeowners create custom outdoor shade systems that make their spaces more comfortable, useful, and distinctly their own.
30+
Years of outdoor shade experience
Phoenix
Local knowledge from design through installation
ROC 310332 · ROC 358202
Licensed Arizona contractor
Meet the team
A local team invested in the details.
From the first conversation through installation, our Phoenix team brings a practical, collaborative approach to every outdoor space.
Mathew Ross
General Manager
Johnny Ginger
Project Manager
Nicole Byers
Office Manager
Our approach
A shade solution should feel made for your home.
We take the time to understand the way you live outdoors, then create a solution that brings together lasting performance and a finished look you’ll love.
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Your style, thoughtfully built
Your patio cover, pergola, cantilever, or motorized shade screen should complement your home and support the way you want to gather, relax, and entertain.
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Clear scope and budget
We start with an honest conversation about your priorities, then help you make informed decisions about layout, materials, coverage, and investment.
Materials we build with
Built on proven aluminum systems.
We install proven Duralum and 4K Aluminum patio-cover and pergola systems selected to fit your space, style, and Arizona climate.
Featured projects
See how shade takes shape.
A few examples of the systems we create for more comfortable outdoor living.
Attached patio covers
Solid and lattice options for an outdoor space that gets used more often.
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Detached pergolas
Architectural shade that creates a more inviting place to relax and gather.
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Motorized shade screens
Flexible comfort and privacy for patios exposed to the Arizona sun.
Learn moreWhat to expect
A clear path to a more comfortable patio.
From the first conversation to the final installation, we keep the process centered on your space and your goals.
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Start with your space
We begin with a free in-home consultation to understand how you use your patio, what needs shade, and what matters most to you.
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Design the right fit
Together, we shape the layout, coverage, finish, and system details around your home, style, and budget.
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Fabricate with care
Your custom patio cover, pergola, cantilever, or shade screen is planned with materials suited to the Arizona climate.
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Install with confidence
Our team carries the work through professional installation, so your new outdoor space is ready to enjoy.
Homeowner questions
A few helpful answers before we talk.
Every project is custom, but these are a few questions we hear at the start.
What happens during the free in-home consultation?
We begin by learning how you use your outdoor space, what needs shade, and what matters most to you. From there, we can discuss the options that fit your home.
Can you help me choose the right shade solution?
Yes. We work with you on the layout, coverage, finish, and system details so the final design supports your space, style, and budget.
What kinds of outdoor shade systems do you offer?
Shade By Design designs and installs patio covers, pergolas, cantilever shade structures, motorized shade screens, and privacy panels.
Where does Shade By Design work?
We serve homeowners throughout the core Phoenix metro, including Surprise, Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Avondale, Goodyear, and Buckeye. If you live nearby but do not see your city, please contact us to confirm availability.
Phoenix metro service area
Custom outdoor shade across the core Valley.
From Surprise and Peoria to Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Avondale, Goodyear, and Buckeye, we help homeowners shape patio covers, pergolas, cantilevers, and shade screens around the way they live outdoors.
Beyond the backyard
The same care for larger outdoor spaces.
While our work is centered on Phoenix homes, our experience also extends to commercial outdoor shade projects. We bring the same attention to function, finish, and long-term performance to every space.
Explore commercial projects
Free in-home consultation
Let’s design a better way to enjoy the outdoors.
Tell us about your Phoenix outdoor space, and we’ll help you find the shade solution that fits it best.