PRODUCT: MOTORIZED RETRACTABLE SCREENS | LOCATION: KELOWNA, BC | STYLE: LAKESHORE LIVING
You’ve probably never heard of Ogopogo. But the homeowners on this lakefront property in British Columbia’s Okanagan region certainly have. The legendary lake creature aside, the real challenge for this family wasn’t spotting something in the water — it was making use of their spectacular covered patio. The large back porch offered great views over the lake, but it got incredibly hot in the summer, making it nearly impossible to enjoy during the months when they most wanted to be outside.
Summer living
The Okanagan area runs warm from spring through fall, and the homeowners needed a solution that could deliver shade from the sun and protection from insects without sacrificing their views to the lake and the gardens. Motorized retractable screens fit the requirement exactly — providing coverage when needed and disappearing completely when the sky was clear and the temperatures cooled.
Levon Symonds, an authorized distributor, explains the appeal: “Phantom’s motorized retractable screens help to create a space that brings the outdoors inside and the indoors out.” He notes that many homeowners underutilize their outdoor areas, and retractable screens enable them to “really make the best of both worlds.”
Great entertaining
The expansive back porch is laid out with separate cooking, dining, and sitting areas — a proper outdoor living room. With the retractable screens in place, the family can use the entire space comfortably even during peak summer heat. The result is a cool haven that still feels like part of the outdoors, connected to the lake view that made the property so appealing in the first place.