If you want to really bring your outdoor space up a notch and add some real pizazz a patterned outdoor market umbrella can do the trick! If you read my recent blog post of my deck repair project you caught a glimpse of my new patterned garden umbrella from World Market. Here are a few tips and reasons to love them.
Patterned Umbrellas Can Set The Design Direction
A patterned umbrella can help set the design direction for your outdoor space. It can instantly give you a whole new look. You can choose patterns in a wide range of looks from traditional Indian motifs for a bohemian vibe
Bohemian Black and Gold Patterned Umbrellato sharp geometric patterns that evoke a more contemporary feel. The possibilities are endless.
Stripes Are Saavy!
Stripes are a classic way to give your space a sophisticated look . When decorating outside you can go bolder and brighter. Take advantage of that and choose wide stripes.
Abble Blue and White Striped Market Umbrella
On the other hand, if you want a little less, some umbrellas are available with a solid outside leaving a stripe pattern on the inside. It is a lovely look when eating alfresco to look up to a striped canopy.
Safavieh Athens Market Umbrella Beige Exterior Stripe Interior
Pretty Paisley
Frontgate never disappoints and I love this paisley print in cool summer colors against the sweltering heat.
Embroidered and Handmade Artisan Parasol
These are some of my favorite styles. Many of them tell a story with common motifs. These motifs are a way to pass the knowledge from generation to generation and preserve traditions of the past. This is a common way to honor the culture just as is the tradition in Persian rugs, Suzani fabrics, and other artisan textiles.
Sunny Embroidered Cotton Parasol
Bali Style Indonesian Umbrella
Bali Style umbrellas are another example of cultural tradition that is meant to convey message as well as beauty. Balinese umbrellas are used to guard temples, and ward off evil spirits. A balinese umbrella can bring a little bit of peace and harmony to your home too!
Green and Purple Bail Style Indonesian Umbrella
Island Time
A thatched umbrella, some rum cocktails, and an outdoor bar can transport you to the islands. Although thatched umbrellas are not printed patterns they do have a natural texture that is created from the rows of thatch as they are layered onto the frame creating a pattern.
The next image shows the texture and pattern created from the palm thatch more clearly.
Personalize It!
More and more sign companies are offering custom printed umbrellas. It has traditionally been for businesses to identify themselves but there are other ways that personalizing an umbrella that can make it uniquely yours. If you have a quirky design motif such as a flower, leaf, or any creative doodle that you are fond of, it can be printed on each rib for a custom look with really great results. Here is an article showing an example of some custom umbrellas I did for a local winery.
Escape The Ordinary… Hand Blocked Designs
…..and my latest crush straight from the UK with glorious colorways and patterns from Parasol and Garden Living.
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