Melbourne is famous for having four seasons in one day, the heat, the rain, the wind and everything in between. This requires a considered approach to outdoor design for patios and living areas in Victoria and across Australia. An outdoor umbrella in Melbourne is almost a necessity.
We worked with Helen from Melbourne to install a Shadowspec Serenity™ Rotating Cantilever Umbrella on a Free-Standing Base. This gives her and her family shade that’s manoeuvrable to follow the sun, all day long and offers UV protection.
“We use this space for all sorts of reasons. If there's friends over, it's lovely to come and sit down here. We've got a couch over here.
We couldn't sit on it because it was way too bright. Too sunny, especially in the summer. So, I started exploring the options.”
Stunning Melbourne Vineyard Residences
Helens outdoor space has a stunning outlook, over Melbourne farmlands and vineyards, the setting evokes a feeling of luxury and comfort. The space is designed to have functional zones across the patio that can be used for different gatherings. Dining, swimming or having an espresso in the morning.
The mix of iconic stonework and panelled wood anchors the design aesthetic and combined with an impressive circular pool elevates the residence and encourages recreation and community.
“When we were looking for an outdoor umbrella. We really considered quality. We want it to last. We want it to be resistant to outdoor weather conditions. We want it to want it to be aesthetically appealing, which this umbrella covers all those bases.”
Design Solutions for Outdoor Spaces Using Shade Umbrellas
The challenge Helen had with their space is the architectural awning covering the patio area, this design feature is iconic and aesthetic. However, when the sun starts to come down in the evening it beams into the space. It also doesn’t cover the pool in the heat of the Melbourne sun. The choice of a Rotating Cantilever umbrella was perfect for this setting as the umbrella can be rolled around, covering the coffee drinkers, the pool loungers or the dinner eaters.
“The favourite part of the umbrella would be the ease of being able to put it up and down. It's very attractive and obviously the sun protection as well.
We can have an afternoon drink, you know, without having to retreat inside to get away from the heat. It's been wonderful. It's been amazing.”
Easy To Use Outdoor Umbrellas
The ease of use and manoeuvrability is also important for a patio space. The Shadowspec Serenity is easy to put up and down. This was an important point for Helen as she looks to improve her outdoor patio. There's a simple, patented design, the Shadowglide, combined with our Shadowlift technology to deploy the umbrella.
“It's easy. It's got a cover on it so we can leave it outside. It's got one button that you push, so it is very easy to use. Much easier than I thought it would be, given that it's such a big umbrella.”
Backyard Patio Design Ideas
Like Helen, we’re passionate about outdoor design and creating comfortable, luxury patios with outdoor furniture, outdoor umbrellas and outdoor design that elevates spaces and brings people together under the Australian sun.
“We certainly, in the hotter months, have used it more, and it's, it's just been an easy addition. It doesn't clutter up the space. You know, we've got a nice position for it over there so we can keep our view, but we can pull the umbrella out whenever we need it. “
If you're interested in bringing people together with outdoor umbrellas and backyard patio design ideas, get in touch with our shade specialists.
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