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What type of garden parasol is best?
The best garden parasols to buy
- Vounot Cantilever Parasol: The best-value cantilever parasol.
- VonHaus Tilting Garden Parasol: The best-value traditional garden parasol.
- Jarder Milan Parasol Set: The best premium cantilever parasol (includes base)
- Madison Balcony Parasol: The best parasol for a balcony or patio.
What Colour is best for a garden parasol?
In our case, warm tones like orange, red or a yellow parasol can energise a space, whilst a green, navy or a cloud blue parasol in lighter tones will create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The brighten and lighter a colour is – the happier and more optimistic you will feel.
Which Colour parasol is best?
Black or charcoal umbrellas are also longer-lasting than other colours as they tend to fade less quickly. They also are less likely to show bird droppings, which is something that you absolutely must think about unless you want to be cleaning your parasol every day.
What size parasol is best?
Determining what size parasol you need depends on what you want to shade. For a 6-person table, a 3.5-metre canopy is great. If you have a 4-person table to shade, you may want 3 – 3.3 metres. For a 2-person table, a 2-metre canopy could work well.
Is it better to have a light or dark parasol?
While all the umbrellas in the study offered protection, black models fared the best, intercepting at least 90% of the sun’s rays.
Is a tilting parasol better?
Look out for a parasol with a tilting canopy that allows you to angle it better against the sun, and a wind-up crank mechanism that lets you open and close the canopy without any heavy lifting. – A cantilever parasol or banana parasol has an offset base to allow greater flexibility in where you position it.
Are cantilever parasols any good in wind?
A great choice for wind-resistance is a cantilever umbrella, which is suspended and supported by a support rod placed to one side rather than in the middle of the canopy. The unique design imparts strength, stability, safety and versatility.
Is a round or square parasol better?
For symmetry and maximum shade protection, a square-shaped umbrella is your best bet. Octagonal is a common umbrella shape that appears more round and will look best covering a circular table. For a more traditional look, opt for an octagonal shape to shade your space.
What is the standard size of a garden parasol?
Size Guide
| Table Size | Umbrella Size |
|---|---|
| 30-36 Inches | 6-8 feet |
| 38-48 Inches | 9-11 feet |
| 54-60 Inches | 11 feet or larger |
How do you measure parasol size?
When measuring the size of the canopy start from the tip of the rib up to the centre hub (on the exterior side, when the umbrella is closed) and multiply by 2. This is the arch diameter of your parasol, in case you have a round umbrella (hexagonal, or octagonal).
How tall should my patio umbrella be?
Usually, 8 feet high is sufficient to provide shade for your guests. Also, most guests aren’t much taller than 6 Feet, which is why an 8 Foot tall umbrella, provides enough gap for them to walk around freely.
What is a cantilever parasol and how does it work?
At Dunelm, we stock a range of cantilever parasols. They differ from standard garden umbrellas in that they are designed to hang, or ‘lean over’, your garden furniture without getting in the way. Also known as a banana parasol, it suspends the parasol umbrella using a stand and base.
What is the best parasol base for my Garden?
Our rattan parasol base, for example, would perfectly compliment any rattan furniture, whilst a stylish granite parasol base provides a more traditional look to your garden. For most garden parasols, a base or base weight is necessary to ensure it remains secure to the ground.
What are the different types of parasols?
With options including an overhanging parasol, a standing parasol, and a myriad of parasol accessories, including several sizes and colours, you can rely on us to cover your requirements.