Our retractable roof pergolas at Designer Shade Solutions are best known for their versatility and strong protection against varying weather conditions. That’s why these structures are perfect for summer, spring, autumn, and winter, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space all year round. There are so many ways that you can use your retractable pergola, from socialising to work, the possibilities are endless. Here are some of our favourite ideas:
Exercise
Firstly, a retractable roof could be the perfect spot for an outdoor gym or training station. Our retractable louvre roofs can be adjusted to suit the weather conditions, so if you are training and it starts to rain, simply close the panelled roof to block out rain and continue enjoying your workout. Each of our pergolas with retractable roofs can be attached as either a stand-alone structure or, as an extension to your property, allowing you to create an outdoor gym at the end of your house.
Retractable roofs can be custom-made to your size and requirements, enabling you to store gym equipment from large barbells to smaller dumbbells and mats. Exercising is obviously essential for the health and well-being of your body, but it is also great for the mind. So, by combining exercise with the outdoor air, you are bound to increase endorphins, serotonin and improve your overall mood.
Swimming
Along with training in an outdoor gym, retractable roofs can also be used for other forms of exercise including swimming. Our retractable glass roofs including the Clear Sky glass roof and the Solaglide glass roof are ideal structures to cover an outdoor pool. These roofs can be opened or closed in accordance with the weather, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing swim even on rainy days. You can also integrate our retractable roofs with outdoor heating systems, helping to keep you warm after your winter swim.
Outdoor office
Perhaps you have considered using a retractable roof pergola for an outdoor office? This is an excellent idea to increase productivity and work ethic. One of our recent case studies, York Street in Manchester installed a retractable louvre roof to their rooftop terrace, creating an external hub for workers to retreat to. They incorporated this louvre roof with frame with LED lighting, increasing visibility and aesthetic appeal. Have you been trying to think of a new creative workspace? Maybe a retractable roof from Designer Shade Solutions is the very thing you’ve been looking for.
Alfresco dining
Next on our list of inspiration for your retractable roof structure, is to create a beautiful alfresco dining spot, under your pergola. As mentioned, our roofs can adapt to changing weather conditions meaning that you can enjoy a meal outside, all year round.
Our retractable fabric roofs are the perfect option to entertain guests and host dinner parties that are different from the rest. Whether you are hosting a summer BBQ or a winter buffet, our rooms are an amazing solution. Why not also use our vertical glass systems to create a bespoke outdoor room, offering advanced protection from wind and rain?
There are countless ways to utilise your retractable roof pergola in your residential property and hopefully, this article has offered some new ideas that you may not have thought about. A pergola with retractable roof, however, is not just suitable for residential properties, they can be used commercially too for football stadiums, hotels, restaurants and more. If you are interested in creating a retractable roof structure for your property, call us today at 0208 145 6216 or email us at hello@designershadesolutions.co.uk for more information.
