Markilux Accessories
Awning colours, operation and options
Markilux Awning Accessories
As a Markilux main distributor, not only do we offer first-class advice on awning systems, but also on the array of accessories. These accessories give you the chance to customise your awning to make it more bespoke and useful in your everyday life, enhancing your user experience.
The Markilux accessories range caters to a wide variety of use cases, from lighting and heating to automating your awning, and many are available to retrofit your existing awning. Depending on the awning model you choose, additional features are available in many of the standard frame colours to blend your awning and accessories together for a unified look.
Configure your Awning
Colour Options
Markilux Awning Colours
The awning’s frame colour complements the fabric cover, creating a seamless architectural integration. Our premium awnings offer a versatile colour palette ranging from various white tones to a timeless anthracite finish, allowing you to select the perfect complementary shade for your design.
Tiger Texture Black
As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to introduce something truly unique to Aquarius Blinds: the limited edition Tiger Texture Black —now available as a standard colour option.
Perfectly suited to modern homes, this striking finish complements black-framed doors and windows, delivering a sleek, seamless look that enhances any contemporary exterior.
Traffic White RAL 9016
Off-white Textured Finish 5233
Metallic Aluminium RAL 9006
Stone Grey Metallic 5215
Anthracite Metallic 5204
Grey Brown Similar to RAL 8019
Havana Brown Textured Finish 5229
Any RAL as an Optional Extra
Awnings with Customised Front Panels
The visual impact of a designer awning lies in the interplay of its frame, cover, and screen colours. Markilux enhances this with eight new matte screen colours, tailored for four top models (MX-1 Compact, MX-3, MX-4, and 970). These carefully curated shades, ranging from classic-chic to fashionable-elegant, harmonise with the awnings’ clean, functional designs, transforming them into personalised statement pieces for modern outdoor living.
Light Ivory RAL 1015
New Champagne 5062
Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Carmine Red RAL 3002
Deep Orange RAL 2011
Pale Green RAL 6021
Steel Blue RAL 5011
Jet Black RAL 9005
Lighting & Heating Options
LED-Line
Light up your evenings with Markilux LED-Line awnings. These slim, energy-efficient LED strips fit seamlessly into your awning’s cassette or front profile. Available for patios and pergolas with optional lighting on side tracks and support tubes.
LED-Spots
Transform your patio with adjustable LED spots. These compact, swivelling lights are built into your awning’s front profile, offering precise, dimmable illumination for any occasion. Perfect for both standard and pergola awnings.
LED-Line folding arms
Keep the magic alive after sunset with LED-Line lighting. These built-in strips provide perfect overhead illumination for your entire patio space. Available for Markilux 1300, 1600, 1700, and 1710 folding-arm awnings, they tuck safely away when retracted.
LED ambient lighting
Make a statement with the Markilux MX-1 compact’s stunning LED ambient lighting. Choose from five eye-catching colours for your illuminated front profile: traffic white, light ivory, yellow, red, or yellow-green.
LED Spotline
Meet the versatile Markilux LED Spotline: a wall-mounted lighting solution for any awning model. This adjustable, dimmable strip installs easily under your awning cassette, available in 180cm (3) or 300cm (5).
Infrared Heater
An infrared heater, attachable to an awning or sun protection system, ensures warmth and comfort outdoors. Markilux infrared heaters deliver efficient, low-glare infrared heat for a cosy atmosphere, perfect for gardens, patios, balconies, and awnings. They are energy-saving, effective, and offer warmth at the push of a button.
- Delivers powerful 2500-watt heating output
- Cooling fins on the rear prevent surface overheating
- Features an asymmetrical reflector for even heat distribution
- Uses ultra-low glare infrared halogen technology for comfortable, warm lighting
- Must be mounted at a minimum height of 1.8m
- Requires 1m clearance from heated surfaces
Attachment to the awning
Mounting with bracket
Face fixture
Freestanding Radiant Heater
Enjoy your outdoor space year-round with Markilux infrared heaters. Choose from wall-mounted or portable floor-standing models, which can be combined for customizable warmth. The sleek, energy-efficient floor-standing heater heats quickly, features a safety shut-off if tipped, and ensures stable, efficient heating for cooler evenings.
- 1400-watt power
- Push-button control with acoustic feedback
- Safety tilt-off switch
- Perfect for outdoor use
- Portable floor-mounted design for flat surfaces
- Infrared halogen lamp with low-glare “No Glare” tech
- Includes 2.4m power cable with safety plug
Awnings with Radiant Heater
Operation Options
Smart Awning Control
Upgrade your outdoor experience with smart awning technology. Control your awning effortlessly via an app or remote, enhancing comfort and convenience.
- Convenience: Manage your awning with ease using an app.
- Energy Efficiency: Minimise indoor heat by extending the awning.
- Flexibility: Customise control settings to suit your preferences.
Somfy TaHoma Switch
The TaHoma Switch turns your home into a smart, connected space, simplifying life and boosting comfort. It integrates your Markilux awning into your system.
- Centralised Control: Manage multiple smart devices, including your awning, from one hub.
- Mobile Access: Operate your TaHoma Switch conveniently via smartphone.
- Smart Integration: Synchronise your awning with other smart devices for a fully connected experience.
Smart Home Ready
Not ready to fully transition to a smart home setup yet? With Smart Home Ready, you can lay the groundwork for seamless future upgrades and integration.
- Choose io Radio Motors: Look for Somfy’s “Smart Home Ready” label for integrated, secure io radio protocol.
- Seamless Integration: All motorised sun and glare protection products come Smart Home Ready.
- Gradual Transition: Start with compatible devices and build your smart home over time.
Types of Awning Control
When choosing an awning, consider not only design and size but also operation. You can opt for manual control with a winding handle or a motorised option with a remote control. Optional sensors for sun, wind, and rain allow weather-dependent adjustments. For added convenience, smart home integration lets you control your awning remotely via your smartphone or tablet, perfect for when you’re away or forget to adjust it before the weather changes.
Winding Handle
Manually operated awnings are easy to use. Insert the crank handle and turn it to extend or retract.
Radio Control
Effortless well-being. Control awnings, shades, lights, and heating with a Markilux remote.
Automatic Awning Control
The smart system automatically adjusts the awning based on weather conditions like sun, rain, and wind.
Shadeplus
Awnings for shade
Discover a world of possibilities with Markilux’s diverse range of equipment and design options. From vertically extendable Shadeplus systems to countless customisation choices, create a stylish and functional outdoor haven.
Markilux Shadeplus
A secondary awning for protection from low sun.
Markilux Sun Compass
Simulate the sun’s path to find the perfect awning.
Shade from all sides
Vertical blinds shield against the sun, light wind, and unwanted views.
Extra-wide Shade
Combine multiple awnings for extended shade coverage.
Awnings with Shadeplus
Explore Our Best Selling Electric Awnings
Explore our best-selling electric awnings, from affordable options to luxurious designs for high-end patios. With award-winning designs and plenty of optional extras like ShadePlus, Coupled Design for multiple awnings, Silentec for quiet operation, integrated LED lighting, and smart home control, there’s something for every space. Choose from over 200 fabrics and unique frame options, including the stunning Texture Tiger Black – unique to Aquarius Blinds.
- Smart control automation options
- UV protection factor of 50+
- Huge fabric and frame range
- Integrate LED lighting & heating
