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3-Season Sunroom or Retractable Awning? Choosing The Best Option

So you’ve decided to make home improvements and enhance the look and functionality of your outdoor living space? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Now that summer has officially arrived, you’re probably excited to host family get-togethers and entertain guests in your patio or backyard. But with so many outdoor options available for homeowners…

5 Things to Look For When Choosing Quality Outdoor Furniture

The beautiful summer weather has finally arrived and you’re ready to create your own little patio escapade with outdoor furniture to accommodate your friends and loved ones. Garden furniture brings comfort and functionality to any outdoor living space. Complemented with a table, comfortable chairs and a sofa, a basic patio can be quickly transformed into…

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 dining area no matter what…

6 Easy Ways to Give Your Patio a Fresh Update

Terraces and patios are great spots to relax and unwind with family and friends during warmer months. And just like any room around your home, they also deserve some tender loving care! Rev up your patio this summer and turn it into your sweet escape with these 6 simple decorating and landscaping ideas. From furniture…

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? Light up those beautiful summer…

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 will need to consider getting…

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 their patio and maximizing their…

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, there are certain things you…

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 the 6 most common mistakes…

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? Here are the key points…