Tips for choosing the best parasol for your terrace
With the arrival of spring and the good weather, terraces and gardens become an essential space for spending time in the sun with your friends or family. Summer-time is just around the corner and you should get ready to have your terrace looking perfect, with all of the furniture and décor that this entails. It’s about finding balance and harmony between the colours, shapes and environment that surrounds your outdoor space, since having a terrace located on the coast is not the same as a terrace in the centre of a town.
To create a terrace or beautiful gardens which are comfortable and functional, you need many items: comfortable chairs, tables of the right size, dividers, sun loungers...but in this blog post we are going to cover one of the most important ones: THE PARASOL
The parasol is a fundamental component of terraces and, in many cases, is a decisive factor for consumers when it comes to sitting at one terrace or another. Parasols provide cover from the sun's rays when it gets too hot and offer us some of that shade that we crave, they protect us from the wind, the summer rain....they are a real must-have!
That’s why, in this blog post, we give you the tips you need to choose the best parasol for you and your customers. Indeed, the first thing you should bear in mind is your location and your brand image, many of these tips will depend on it.
Bear in mind the climate of your location
Just as we mentioned at the start of this post, it is important to bear in mind the location of your terrace, because the materials your parasol is made from and its design will change according to this aspect. For example, if your location is an inner city with high temperatures, but it rains a lot in spring, you should opt for models like our FORMENTERA Waterproof parasol, with waterproof fabric. However, if your terrace is situated in an idyllic spot near to the coast where it doesn’t rain much at all, you will be able to choose more daring designs, like our MANILA parasol.
Pay attention to the materials of the parasol for your terrace
As with the previous point, this will depend on the climate of your outdoor space. Parasols come in many different materials: aluminium, stainless steel, wood, etc. At Ezpeleta, most of our parasols are aluminium and made using OLEFIN fabric, such as our RIO parasol, for example. This gives it strength, resistance to sunlight and durability.
However, there are also parasols made using different materials, such as our JAVA parasol, made of varnished eucalyptus wood. This type of parasol made using natural materials adds a sustainable and natural touch to your terrace.
Once you have evaluated the different materials for your parasol, choose the one that best suits your environment and don’t be scared of being innovative with the materials, sometimes they can surprise you.
Be consistent with the shape and colour combinations of your parasol
When it comes to choosing the colours and shapes of your parasols, bear in mind that they should strike a balance. If you fill your terrace with parasols of different colours and very uneven shapes, there will be no harmony and the décor will look overloaded. You will only be able to mix colours and shapes if your corporate identity and values allow it. Otherwise, it will be better to choose one shape and a maximum of two colours.
At Ezpeleta, our parasols come in a wide range of colours: white, grey, taupe, cream, blue, etc. In addition, there are also different designs that combine two colours, like our EOLO parasol.
Always strive for your customers’ comfort
From the consumer’s point of view, comfort on a terrace is crucial, given that from the moment they sit down to eat or drink it is time to relax. In this context, it is important that the parasol does not get in the way on the table or chair, and it shouldn’t have a negative impact on the relationship between customers on your terrace. That’s why options like the FLEXO parasol are the most convenient, their feet are not positioned in the middle of the tables and, in addition, you can choose their base with wheels.
Another important aspect is their closure since, if the mechanism is simple, the customers themselves can adjust the parasol to their liking. This factor is also relevant for those who need to set up and tidy away the terrace each day. It will be much easier to do so with innovative mechanisms, such as the EOLO parasol.
Don’t forget that the parasol should match your brand
The consistency between the furniture on your terrace and your brand is a premise that you should fulfil if you want to surprise your customers and you want them to come back regularly. In addition to choosing the appropriate tables and chairs and the best décor, your parasols should breathe the atmosphere of your brand.
For example, if your terrace is a peaceful place, you can choose the FORMENTERA parasol in sand colour, but if you have a more vintage touch, the most suitable option is the TOSCANA parasol. You can also convey to your customers that your terrace and your brand are sustainable with the EOLO PURETI parasol.
These are the tips you should bear in mind to get the most beautiful and functional terrace in spring. Make a note of them all and, if you need more bespoke advice, get in touch with us via our website.
