Usually when we talk about an umbrella we always think of the colored beach umbrella. On the other hand, the umbrella can also be used for the garden, a valid piece of furniture for outdoor use. An umbrella gives comfort and beauty to your green space, a cone of shade on hot summer days, ideal after a dip in the pool and a comfortable shelter from the harmful rays of the sun, especially for children. It is also very convenient, as it can be easily closed, so it can be stored in a sheltered place in winter. There are different types on the market, the materials are always being tested and today there is a tendency to lighten it more and more. The price varies according to the characteristics, among these in fact the dimensions, the stability of the base and the materials must be considered, which at times are very particular such as the transparent ones in veil that look like mosquito nets. The standard model consists of a wooden plank at the top of which there is an umbrella, which can usually be closed with a lever. The cotton curtain and the aluminum structure. The fabric can then be stained with various products and very resistant to bad weather. The base in which there is a hole for the housing, in iron or concrete. The umbrella can be fixed (with arm), so it is always left in the same place, it can take on large dimensions like a large tent and is sometimes also called a “gazebo”, or it has a movable and adjustable axis, to create various ‘shadow. In this guide we will recommend the various types of umbrellas, the newest with innovative materials.

The sun umbrella is a very particular product, a novelty in the sector. Being equipped with LEDs able to illuminate your garden on warm summer evenings, perhaps when you are intent on preparing a fun dinner with friends, in absolute cost-effectiveness. Thanks to the use of photovoltaic technology, able to make light by exploiting the solar energy it has absorbed during the day, it therefore performs a double task: to shade and illuminate. It is an umbrella that does not make you give up the comforts of modern life, while safeguarding the environment. The led lights are incorporated inside the parasol and the solar panels are applied on the upper part of the fabric. The aluminum pole and polyester fabric, anti-mold.

This is certainly a very high quality umbrella, completely in aluminum, both in the base and in the supporting slats. Protects from UV rays, ensuring a cooler shade of about 10 degrees. It has the possibility of adjusting the shadow at 360 degrees, thanks to a small device: it has a small pedal on the base which, with a patented mechanism, allows rotation. The screws are all in steel and the ribs are windproof. There is also a way to adjust the shadow vertically, thanks to a handle. It comes with white fabric and silver-colored interiors, in harmony with a garden with minimal or rocky characteristics.

Wood is one of the most used materials, it integrates perfectly with the garden and is therefore perfect from an aesthetic point of view. The umbrella in mahogany wood with brass reinforcements among the most elegant. There are models, with automatic pole lifting, so as not to move the furnishings that are below the umbrella.

It is ideal to combine these umbrellas with benches of the same material, tables and chairs to create a more welcoming space. Furthermore, if you are good at DIY, the wood can be easily decorated and therefore personalized.

Double and quadruple umbrellas are suitable for large spaces, as they have considerable dimensions. They have from two to four tents, they have a single pole, from which several arms branch out to support them. The openings are cantilevered, the closure retractable and the structure in painted and galvanized steel. The base is usually made of concrete, as the weight of these umbrellas is considerable. They are certainly very scenic to look at, and sometimes they don’t have exaggerated prices. Sometimes there are ruffles on the canvas and it can be personalized with text or images of your choice. The concrete weights of the base are found both in the classic plate version or as planters.

The maintenance of the sheets for umbrellas with more delicate materials must be done by periodically removing the dust on dry fabric with a vacuum cleaner, if the dirt does not go away then they can be immersed in water at 40 degrees. Trichlorethylene or a dry stain remover is useful for grease stains. It is good to keep the fabric always under tension to avoid water accumulation and always keep it dry in order to prevent mold. Never use chemicals such as stain removers. Prices range from a few tens of euros for plastic or metal ones with synthetic fiber cloth, up to a few hundred euros for the more sophisticated ones. Even the sheets vary in cost, especially if they are decorated and treated with substances that serve to preserve them over time. To the cost you will have to add the costs for transport and assembly, which is not very easy to do by yourself. The choice presupposes the specific knowledge of each model. Before deciding, it is necessary to carefully study the environment, the garden, the area in which it will be placed, since also given the considerable size of the umbrella, it will be decisive and give a strong imprint to the space to be furnished.

Furnishing the garden means above all designing the entire green space, carefully choosing all the furnishing accessories and accessories.

The outdoor umbrella was born with a functional purpose: to create a sun-shaded area in the garden, perhaps around the living area or the living area.But the market today offers many models of outdoor umbrellas, combining functionality with design. Furnishing object for the garden.The models differ in shapes, sizes and manufacturing materials.Wood is the most used especially for its excellent quality-price ratio.Wood among the most resistant natural materials for this reason is used a lot for the manufacture of furniture from outside.