A Sail Shade is a modern choice that offers exceptional flexibility and is a cost-effective way to update your shading system.
One obvious advantage of a sail over a more traditional garden parasol is that it will hang unobtrusively over your outdoor dining table, whilst leaving your tabletop free. A sail shade is extremely versatile, you can easily cover smaller areas of your garden or terrace: create a cool shaded Mediterranean inspired or cover play areas and sandpits making sure the kids stay safe from the sun.
A shade sail is typically triangular, square, or rectangle in shape, with a huge range of sizes as well as colours to choose from, it’s a versatile cost-effective addition to your garden.
You can choose from a fixed or movable sail shade, or ones that can be up for part of the year. At Designer Shade Solutions we have various models available to ensure your shade solution will meet your requirements.
Retractable Shade Sails
Retractable sail shades create a unique sense of spaciousness featuring an elegant and light design, ideal for any type of outdoor space. They give you the benefit of shade in an aesthetically pleasing way, whilst also adding benefits of wind, UV rays, and rain protection.
There are all sorts of retractable sail shades, folding arm awnings, and retractable folding sails, but at their core, these retractable shades are essentially all the same. The one key advantage they have is that they are (you guessed it) retractable!
This may seem like a small difference, but a retractable shade offers much more flexibility than a fixed one. Not only can it be opened whenever you need it but you can close it too. You also have the option of opening it halfway pleasing both those that want to sit in the sun and those who want to sit in the shade. Retractable sail shades provide elegant sun protection with the ability to be out of sight when not required.
A retractable sails shade also offers a great way of creating an alfresco environment for entertaining guests in the evening, enabling you to relax and stargaze whilst being protected from the elements if needed.
Waterproof Sail Shades
Waterproof garden sail shades are specifically designed to withstand rainfall, and the associated wear and tear involved with inclement weather. They use a fabric that is incredibly durable while being both waterproof and water-repellent.
A waterproof sail canopy is not only an excellent practical solution to staying dry outside, but they are also a great way of adding a lovely aesthetic to your outdoor space. When used over a dining table they create an ambient eating area where you can eat in outdoor comfort without worrying about the Great British weather. You can also install them to create a cosy corner or they are a great way to weatherproof a balcony, creating an extension to your living space.
