The scorching Sunshine Coast is a spectacular place to live and raise a family. The laid-back lifestyle, while not being too far from the amenities of a modern city, is a strong pull to Australians across the country. With that lifestyle and sun comes the inevitable concern of heat and damage from the sun. Pairing a pool with a popular shade option is a great way to upgrade any outdoor space.
Geoff from sunny Queensland has discovered the benefits of wall mounted shade with a Shadowspec Retreat™, which he’s installed to improve his outdoor space and protect his family.
“We’ve been swimming in the pool mainly, out here it works well. The kids love playing in the yard as well. Jumping on the trampoline. We like entertaining outside all year round. All good outdoors stuff.”
Outdoor Sun Shade
Protection from the sun is an important consideration for anyone considering an outdoor upgrade for summer. The sun is harsh in Queensland and it’s important to find shade that suits your needs. Geoff was focused on finding a shade option to create a usable and stunning space.
“We don't want to get sunburned, hence the umbrella. We’re sun safety conscious, so, with that in mind, we want good shade especially with the kids. We need to keep the sun off ourselves. The Shadowspec Retreat makes the whole outdoor area more usable, before we got it, the outdoor area just wasn't getting used very much and when the kids were in the pool it was too hot, the sun is too bright here.”
At Shadowspec, we exist to help bring people together. We know the sparks of happiness come from being comfortable in your surroundings whilst with loved ones and we know that by providing the world’s best umbrella,s we can help people enjoy their time outdoors.
“We had family around and they were all sitting on the couch out there before the umbrella was there, and everyone was sort of hiding from the sun, big hats on and I thought they looked a bit uncomfortable. I thought, I’m sure we could do something better than this.”
Buy Umbrellas Online
As easy as it is to use the Shadowspec Retreat, it’s even easier to get for your home. Available to purchase from our online store, the Shadowspec Retreat is the perfect shade solution for this summer. Geoff used the online store and now has a sun safe space at home.
“I started looking around, and that's when I found the Shadowspec Retreat Umbrella. We looked at the umbrellas that come on a little stand. They wouldn't fit out there. There's not enough room. I think I do most of my shopping online to start with, Looking on google to find things to compare – the retreat came up and I thought, that looks good – I’ll take that.”
What to Think About When Buying Outdoor Umbrellas
When you’re looking at options for outdoor shade, there are a few key considerations we recommend.
- Materials
- Ensure all materials are corrosion resistant; this is important close to the water
- Canopy UV
- The more UV your canopy blocks out, the more comfort and protection you’ll have
- The orientation
- The path the sun takes is variable throughout the year and is dependent on where in the world you are. It’s best to check this concerning your space
- Aesthetics
- Get something that looks good and suits your space.
“I looked at a lot of other products, other different manufacturers, and, I looked at this one. I like a quality product. I prefer to get something and keep it for the long run rather than buy something less quality. And it fails in the first year or two.
It's been good for us. The fact that it folds away so neatly, doesn't get in the way and doesn’t take up room out there. Otherwise it’s just more clutter. “
Wall Mounted Umbrellas for Home in Australia
The ideal setting for a Shadowspec Retreat is a wall or a post alongside the area you need to shade. The Two-step opening design enables you to install the Retreat in narrow space, opening up even more opportunities for shade.
Adding shade adds comfort and the opportunity for care to your outdoor space, extending your seasons and enhancing your quality of life. A lot more comfortable sitting out there. It gets quite bright out here. keeps a shade off us and it’s more comfortable sitting out there for longer.
We’ve been inspired by Geoff’s outdoor upgrade and how he’s used the Shadowspec Retreat to not only protect his family but also create a resort feel to his outdoor space. If you’re interested in resortifying your home, why not follow Geoff’s lead and head on over to our online store and join the Shadowspec Family.
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