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How To Choose The Best Awning For Your Home? 7 Factors to Consider
So you’ve finally decided to enhance the look of your patio this year with an outdoor awning? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Decorative and practical, home awnings will dramatically embellish your outdoor space, making it functional and enjoyable year round by providing shade, outdoor entertaining and a cozy…
4 Simple Ideas to Light up Your Patio This Summer
Summer’s just around the corner and you’ve finally set up your outdoor terrace awning and created a beautiful outdoor terrace to cater to the busy months ahead. But although the natural sunlight will illuminate your patio during the day, have you considered your lighting options when the evening sets in?…
Cover up! How to Protect Your Family From UV Rays This Summer
It’s time to gear up for summer! The temperature is finally starting to warm up, and you and your family are excited to kick back, relax and enjoy some fun in the sun.  If you’re planning a season filled with backyard barbecues, outdoor activities, gardening projects and pool parties, you…
Interview with an Owner: Increasing Summer Revenues With a Terrace Awning
In a highly competitive landscape like the restaurant industry, gaining a competitive advantage and keeping up with latest trends is critical to running a successful and thriving business. A great way for restaurant owners to stand out from the competition and grow their revenue is by enhancing the look of…
4 Ways To Adequately Bug-Proof Your Backyard This Summer
Summer and patio weather are just around the corner – and while pool parties, barbecue weekends and backyard fun are on the horizon – so is mosquito season! Mosquitoes and other biting insects can quickly sneak their way into your backyard and turn quality family time into a nuisance. Fortunately,…
6 common mistakes when choosing a pergola (and how to avoid them)
Choosing a pergola for your terrace or garden can be the perfect idea to completely transform your outdoor space. However, many homeowners make mistakes that end up costing time, money and comfort. At Ombrasole, with over 40 years’ experience in designing and manufacturing pergolas in Quebec, we share with you…
Outdoor design trends for 2025: Pergolas, Comfort and Elegance
In 2025, outdoor design continues to evolve towards a more integrated, functional and personalized vision of everyone’s outdoor space. It’s not just about decorating, but about creating year round outdoor environments that reflect the lifestyles and tastes of those who inhabit them. What are the outdoor design trends for 2025?…
Retractable roof pergola or bioclimatic pergola: Which to choose for your outdoor landscaping project?
To create a quality outdoor space, it’s essential to choose a product that combines aesthetics, functionality and durability. The Capriccio retractable roof pergola and the Eolo Star bioclimatic pergola, two outstanding products from Ombrasole, are exceptional choices that each offer unique advantages. This guide will help you determine which product…