If your commercial or public space boasts sun-soaked outdoor areas for your visitors to enjoy, shade structures add so much more than protection and relief. The right shade structures will make your space more inviting, functional, and interesting to your guests, creating a safe space for people to enjoy again and again.

Here are our 3 pro tips for choosing the right shade structures for your outdoor space:

1. Start With Your Needs. Whether you are looking for table umbrellas for your café or playground shade structures, there are several needs to consider when choosing the right option. First, get a thorough understanding of your space’s sun exposure. You can have this professionally evaluated or simply observe your outdoor space throughout the day to notice the sun’s angles. Remember that the time of year affects your space’s sun exposure, so try to get a comprehensive understanding of your space’s needs all season or all year long.
2. Prioritize User Experience. Next, consider how your visitors will utilize your outdoor space. Whether they will sit down to enjoy a meal or utilize a host of outdoor facilities like playgrounds, benches, or outdoor walkways, the right shade structures will provide practical cover for your unique space to make your guests as comfortable as possible.
3. Factor In Brand Identity And Aesthetic Theme. Shade structures are an opportunity to extend your brand identity or space’s theme out and into the open air. Sleek, modern shade structures can give your business a touch of sophistication, while a playful jungle canopy shade structure can make your playground that much more inviting for children. Whatever the goals are for your outdoor space, the right shade structures can help achieve them.

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