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The wall mounted umbrella
Practical, stylish and useful, The Wall Mounted Umbrellas is first-rate. It makes sense right, why waste space on the ground with Free-standing Bases or masts? We have had hot demand for Wall Mounted Umbrellas at Shadowspec. It is designed to give you more options to create shade. Our R&D team has been hard at work designing, developing and producing the Shadowspec Retreat™. The Shadowspec Retreat is full of New Zealand innovations, considered with care to create what we believe is the best wall mounted umbrella in the world. The Shadowspec Retreat is the latest member in our line of luxury outdoor umbrellas. The Shadowspec Retreat has been designed to be mounted on the wall and folded down to a low profile when not in-use. The Retreat is ready for summer. Are you?
Tilting, rotating, and flexing
What are the benefits of Wall Mounted Umbrellas?
- A balcony shade
- An apartment shade
- An alfresco café shade
- A spa pool shade
Real shade, made for spaces people want to gather
What are the best uses for Wall Mount Umbrellas?
We thought about the spaces that people need to shade when engineering the Retreat.
- The Retreat was engineered by first considering the real spaces people need to shade.
- A hexagonal canopy frame allows new angles to be opened up, increasing flexibility.
- Modern living and hospitality environments often restrict what can be fixed to the ground.
- Balconies commonly feature waterproof membranes, making ground fixing impractical and wall mounting the preferred solution.
These colourways are designed to:
- Stand out
- Create contrast
- Blend seamlessly into your outdoor space
All options are intended to make a confident design statement.
The range includes:
- Three neutral tones
- An iconic Rust colour
- A Black and White Striped canopy — available as a stock option for the first time.
Drawing on our experience and internal design principles applied across all Shadowspec Outdoor Umbrellas, the Retreat is designed to help create picture‑perfect spaces.
Boutique, Modern, Trendy or classic?
Adding colour is a key consideration in any outdoor product design.
Our design team has curated a range of modern, on‑trend colours for the introductory release of the Retreat.
Regardless of aesthetic, if your space receives a lot of sunshine and has room for seating, a reliable shade solution is essential. Awnings are a common choice for sidewalk and street‑front hospitality. Making the most of your council‑allocated alfresco space is important. Filling that area with ground‑mounted umbrellas can mean sacrificing valuable table space.
Many customers come to us after previously opting for awnings. Only to find that while they're wall connected and relatively cost-effective, their limitations make them more hassle than they're worth. Common complaints include:
- Fixed and rigid once installed
- Limited ability to adapt to adverse weather
- Retraction via manual or automated systems takes time and effort
A wall mounted umbrella offers a more flexible alternative.
The Shadowspec Retreat Wall Mount Umbrella is an ideal for all kinds of venues and businesses offering food or beverage services.
Shadowspec wall mounted umbrellas are engineered with quality materials to suit commercial use. When it comes to offering commercial quality shade, we focus on the materials that matter. Chosen for durability, these are:
- Stainless steel components
- Anodised aluminium construction
Why create a wall mounted umbrella that isn’t fit for purpose?
That’s why the Shadowspec Retreat has been thoughtfully designed and carefully produced, with real‑world hospitality needs in mind.
