It's not just an umbrella, it's an invitation.
Bring people together with Shadowspec’s range of outdoor umbrellas. Discover shade for residential living, hospitality venues, exclusive clubs and luxury hotels.
Hand-built in New Zealand
Shadowspec umbrellas are hand-built at our in-house facility. Our local production team build to spec for global markets, providing unrivalled quality control of the umbrellas. Elevate your outdoor space, bring people together and enjoy the world’s best umbrella – hand-built in New Zealand.
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Discover New Zealand designed shade systems, hand built with care and delivered to your door. There are a range of styles and colours available.
Luxury Patio Umbrellas
Shade for patios is important to bring people together and look after those who matter. Patio Umbrellas are the perfect partner for luxury design.
There are two main types of Patio Umbrella. Market Umbrellas and Cantilever Umbrellas.
Market Umbrellas are distinguishable by the iconic center pole design. Often found in tables or smaller areas, the market umbrella is traditional and sturdy.
Cantilever Umbrellas feature an offset pole and canopy. This allows for more shade without impeding lines of conversation or views.
Shadowspec have patio shade you’ll love. Our hand-built cantilever umbrellas are best-in-class with world-leading warranties and designs; they’re installed all around the world.
We love outdoor patio furniture at Shadowspec and have designed our umbrellas to integrate with evergreen outdoor design trends.
There is a lot that goes into patio design, and an umbrella is a major part of that. Our most popular article is the Only Patio Umbrella Buying Guide you’ll ever need. Our umbrella experts have condensed their knowledge into one helpful location for your reference.
At Shadowspec we believe in bringing people together, whether that’s on the patio, at restaurants, or wherever they choose to spend time, and our patio umbrellas are designed with that principle at their heart.
Patio Umbrellas You'll Love
Discover New Zealand designed shade systems, hand built with care and delivered to your door. There are a range of styles and colours available.
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Enjoy your Patio
Enjoy your Patio
Patios are the perfect place to enjoy quality time with friends and family and designing the perfect space is easy. We’ve spent 30 years working with people all over the world on their shade requirements and have gained insight into all aspects of outdoor design.
Choose a patio material
Choose a patio material
A patio is defined, as a space that’s cordoned and designated by design. The flooring can be concrete, brick or even flagstone. Pavers are popular and concrete is easy to maintain.
We are fans of wooden decks and classy slate spaces.
Beat the Summer rush
Beat the Summer rush
Do not wait until June. Every year, people panic and purchase all their summer upgrades in…summer. We always recommend you start planning for summer in… winter. Think about it. If you’re booking your patio to be redone in June, you’re not going to be using it until the next June.
Match your home
Match your home
The patio should be an extension of you existing space and blending the flow into the outdoors is essential to making the most of it.
Patio Umbrellas
Patio Umbrellas
Make sure you purchase a patio umbrella that is larger than your sitting area. This will maximize your enjoyment.
Patio Umbrella Case Study
Create iconic outdoor spaces for friends and family with the modular shade solution, the Shadowspec Unity™. The coast of New Jersey is a popular destination for families looking to escape the hustle of the nearby megalopolises. Coastal living is defined by comfortable family areas, places that can be enjoyed all day and furniture like cantilever pool umbrellas that enhance the summer season. Max and his family have finished building their home along the coast of New Jersey, with a pool, a pier and a jacuzzi to enjoy, they needed a shade solution for their area.
Patio Umbrella Specialists
At Shadowspec, we're passionate about Patio Umbrellas. Designing and making our own designs to suit any space.
We're sure you've got plenty of questions so here is some helpful information to some of the most common Patio Umbrella Questions:
What Size Patio Umbrella do I need?
We suggest purchasing a Patio Umbrella that is larger than your sitting area. This will future-proof your space and ensure you’re protected from the sun all day long. Shadowspec’s Umbrellas are available in a range of sizes.
What is the best fabric for a patio umbrella?
Solution Dyed Acrylic is the best fabric.
Shadowspec Patio Umbrellas feature Sunbrella and Recasens fabrics for excellent UV Protection. We want you to be able to enjoy long summers and extend the seasons with quality shade.
Is it ok to leave Patio Umbrellas open all the time?
Patio Umbrellas should only be used when required, this will ensure they last longer than their warranties. Umbrellas are designed to shade people not furniture so when they’re not in use, they should be stored away.
How to measure a Patio Umbrella?
Umbrellas are measured in two ways, the size of the canopy squared or the distance from the center of the mast out to the tip of the umbrella for cantilever umbrellas. Make sure you consult the brochures and installation instructions to find the perfect umbrella size.
Where should an umbrella be placed on a patio?
If you choose a Cantilever Patio Umbrella you can mount it along the outside of your patio giving you more room for activities under the umbrella. From dining to relaxing or even enjoying a hot tub. Shadowspec’s Serenity and Unity umbrellas rotate so you can install them between different zones to have the shade move with you.
What is the life expectancy of a Patio Umbrella?
If you purchase a discount, cheap umbrella from a hardware store you may get 1-2 years. Shadowspec Cantilever umbrellas have a 6 year Frame and 10 year fabric warranty and are a great investment for patio shade.
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Number of Canopies
1-4
Octagon Canopy
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Square Canopy
Yes
Umbrella Tilts
No
Surface Plate
Yes
Smart Battery for LED Light
Yes
Number of Canopies
1
Octagon Canopy
Yes
Square Canopy
Yes
Umbrella Tilts
No
Surface Plate
Yes
Smart Battery for LED Light
Yes
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