Just as a rug can anchor a room and be a starting point for decor in a room, a custom outdoor umbrella can be the starting point for your outdoor room decor.
There are so many great outdoor fabrics on the market today that finding inspiration for a great custom outdoor umbrella can lead to one great outdoor room. If you begin by choosing 2 or 3 fabrics in related colors that you love you are on your way to a room that will speak to you. Pulling colors and patterns from the umbrella can help you repeat and compliment the idea with outdoor pillows for accent, cushions on furniture, and paint finishes on garden containers, furniture pieces, and even plant materials. Here are a few images culled from the web showing a variety of ways this can be done to get your creativity charged.