Parasols

On a terrace, a balcony or in the middle of a garden lounge set, a parasol will be your companion during convivial afternoons outdoors. It is both practical and stylish, an essential piece of designer garden furniture that carries your decorating and design style right through to the outdoors. What's more, parasols protect you from the beating sun on the finest summer days, creating some very welcome shade.

Whether they are patterned, plain or printed, parasols allow you to dress and furnish your outdoor space. Put your lounge set together by pairing your designer parasol with garden armchairs, a garden sofa and a garden table.

The Cool Team has selected its favourites for you. Whether you are looking for extravagant parasols to catch the eye or you prefer more classic and hybrid models (such as balcony parasols), the wide range gives you plenty of freedom. From canvas covers to polyester ones, the catalogue offers numerous materials and shapes to suit your tastes and needs. You will also have the chance to choose between parasol bases from different brands, for use perfectly suited to your outdoor space.

Parasols are among the most important decorative elements for your garden. To fully enjoy a barbecue under the sun's rays in maximum comfort, you need to choose the right dimensions. If you are looking for a large parasol, consider the Stripesol Anthracite models from Fatboy. The 350 cm diameter canopy provides generous coverage for the largest spaces. The range also comes in 6 different colours in Fatboy's signature tones. Dress your terrace with the striped patterns of the Stripesol Anthracite. It pairs with its base, an essential accessory, available at The Cool Republic. It unfolds easily thanks to its ingenious crank system, which helps open the sturdy frame.

For models full of character, the French brand Pôdevache is the one to turn to. With the ambition of creating a brand with a unique personality, Pôdevache has designed fringed parasols with original, fresh patterns. The On Dirait le Sud collection will whisk you straight off on holiday with its black palm tree pattern and bold colours. The label offers a hippie-chic style with an exotic touch that makes you want to sip a citrus cocktail in the height of summer. The Ride or Dye collection, meanwhile, features the highly fashionable 'tie and dye' pattern, which creates a one-off piece thanks to the randomness of the technique. Blue combined with beige will make your terrace shine. The combinations arise from the way the textile and the inks blend together, for a pattern that is unique every time. As well as UV 50+ protection, the Pôdevache range is resistant to rain and bad weather. A parasol cover is supplied with the products.

The Danish label Cane-Line also offers two parasol collections. First of all there is the classic, timeless design of the Peacock products. Admire the elegant style of this beige canopy and its teak base. There is also a version of the round Peacock parasol designed to fit the brand's outdoor daybed. It is the perfect accessory for a relaxing day in the sun. For a more understated style, go for the Harbour model from Cane-Line. Available in various sizes as well as two different colours, the Harbour parasol will suit any outdoor decorating style.

Come and choose the parasol that suits your outdoor space perfectly from our complete catalogue – you are sure to find just what you are looking for in our selection. Take the opportunity to choose other accessories and complete your outdoor lounge set.