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Square anthracite side-pole parasols over sun loungers beside a sea-view hotel pool on a limestone terrace

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Parasols for homes and terraces

Centre-pole, side-pole and giant parasols for gardens, pools and commercial terraces, with your own logo, LED lighting and heaters as options.

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Types

Three kinds of parasol

For homes, pools and gardens, and for restaurant, café and hotel terraces.

01

Centre-pole parasols

The classic: a canopy on a central pole in a weighted base or ground socket. Straightforward and sturdy, round or square, and the usual choice over a table.

  • CanopyRound, square or rectangular
  • PoleAluminium or wood
  • OpeningPush-up, crank or pulley
02

Side-pole (cantilever) parasols

The canopy hangs from an arm on a pole to one side, so the space beneath is clear. Ideal over sun loungers, sofas and pool edges. Many models rotate and tilt so you can follow the sun without moving the base.

  • MovesRotate and tilt (model dependent)
  • BaseWeighted base or ground plate
  • Best forLoungers, sofas, pool edges
03

Giant parasols

Large commercial parasols that can shade several tables from one pole, used on restaurant and hotel terraces. They need proper fixing and a plan for wind: they are sized and specified for the site.

  • SizeSpecified for the terrace
  • FixingGround socket or engineered base
  • UseCommercial terraces
A cream side-pole parasol shading two sun loungers beside a pool in a limestone villa garden
A side-pole parasol over loungers. Illustrative image.

Options

Extras worth knowing about

  • Logo printingOn the canopy or the valance
  • LED lightingLights in the ribs or on the pole
  • HeatersInfrared heaters that clip to the pole
  • Side dropsFabric walls for wind and privacy
  • CoversProtective covers for when closed
  • FabricWide choice of colours

Options depend on the model. We specify them with the parasol. For restaurants and hotels, see parasols and awnings for terraces.

Gallery

Parasols in place

Square and round, centre-pole and side-pole, over restaurant tables, sofas and sun loungers.

Large square burgundy parasols over café tables in a sunny town square lined with pale stone buildings
A row of square anthracite side-pole parasols over sun loungers along a palm-lined seafront promenade
Wide cream parasols over green bistro chairs in a palm-planted courtyard with yellow colonial-style buildings
A large taupe side-pole parasol over a dining table on a terrace beside an infinity pool, with lake and mountains beyond
A large square grey parasol on a central pole over round tables on a stone terrace in front of a glass-fronted bar
A square grey side-pole parasol with a vented top shading a white outdoor sofa set in a garden
A round taupe side-pole parasol over blue-cushioned sun loungers on a white villa patio
A long row of square parasols over sun loungers along a hotel poolside, with trees behind
Photos: Tevalli Parasols

Questions

Common questions

Centre-pole or side-pole parasol?

A centre-pole parasol is simple and sturdy and suits a table. A side-pole (cantilever) parasol hangs from an arm, so there is no pole in the middle, which suits sun loungers and seating areas. Many side-pole parasols also rotate and tilt to follow the sun.

What base does a parasol need?

Enough weight for its size and the exposure, or a socket set into the ground or a fixing plate. A large parasol on a light base is dangerous. We size the base with the parasol.

Can parasols stay open in the wind?

No. Every parasol has a wind limit and should be closed when the wind picks up, and taken down or secured for storms. On exposed sites, ask about the wind guidance for the specific model.

Next step

Need parasols?

Tell us where they go, how many and roughly what size.

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