Summer will be here soon and spending your time outside will be a thing that you should do. However, to be exposed to the sun directly is not comfortable for some people that is why you will need the shade. Also, we do recommend you choose the backyard than the front yard. Especially when you really need privacy where the backyard will be so much better than the front yard. Here, you can install the shade to your patio or deck so that enjoying the summertime can be cozier and more fun than your last summer. Anyway, talking about patio and deck shade, there are so many choices that we will mention down below.

Sail Shade

For you who love simplicity, the sail shade is the right one for you. With its simplicity, it is already enough to protect the spot from the sun’s rays. If you want to protect yourself with the UV light at once, then you can choose the materials that have the capability to do that. Pick the one with a little bit of color or pattern not to make it boring and to add beauty to your patio or deck decoration.

Triangle Sail Shade from Hgtv

Layered Sail Shade from Thegardenglove

Beige Sail Shade from Lushome

White Sail Shade from Decoist

Grey Sail Shade from Homedit

White Triangle Sail Shade from Homedit

Layered Sail Shade from Homedit

Square Sail Shade from Homedit

Two Sail Shade from Homedit

Geometric Backyard Sail Shade from Homedit

Light Brown Sail Shade from Homedit

Gazebo

A gazebo might be the most common shade for you. In case you want something permanent and sturdy, the gazebo is the right one to choose. There are varied gazebo designs that you can choose from the material and style. You can even have modern, classic, rustic, and more designs. To beautify it, you can install lighting to the ceiling, grow vines, or some hanging plants. To help you find the best design for your backyard, here we provide some design references.

Rustic Gazebo from Nextluxury

Black Wooden Gazebo from Nextluxury

Fabric Gazebo from Nextluxury

Wooden Gazebo from Nextluxury

Black and White Gazebo from Nextluxury

White Wooden Gazebo from Nextluxury

Concrete Gazebo from Nextluxury

Octagon Gazebo from Nextluxury

Garden Gazebo from Backyardboss

Hardwood Gazebo from Backyardboss

Curtain

The curtain is commonly chosen by those who love the Bohemian style. If you want to adopt this style, then you can install the curtain with a certain pattern that indicates the Bohemian style. Or, you can also play with the colors since Bohemian allows you to have the freedom in applying colors even in a festive way. The other interesting thing about curtains is that they can add more privacy as you can install them surround your patio.

Neutral Tribal Patterns from Homebnc

Tulle Patio Curtains from Homebnc

Tie-back Curtains from Homebnc

Long Sheer Curtains from Homebnc

Striped Curtains from Architectureartdesigns

Ivory Tie Back Curtains from Architectureartdesigns

White Sheer Curtains from Architectureartdesigns

Green Curtains from Architectureartdesigns

Long White Curtain from Architectureartdesigns

Whimsical Sheer Fabric from Homebnc

Pergola

A pergola is quite the same as the gazebo, the difference is that it doesn’t have all covered roof. It has a blank space to let the sunshine in. It matches well for you who love to be exposed to the sun rays. To make it looks special, you can provide wood that has pattern and texture. Then, paint it to get the impression you need. For example, if you want it to have a modern impression, you can paint the pergola in neutral colors like black, grey, beige, etc.

Arched Pergola from Homedit

Architectural Wooden Pergola from Homedit

Black Wooden Pergola from Homedit

White Pergola from Homedit

Wooden Pergola from Homedit

Old Wooden Pergola from Homedit

All of White Pergola from Homedit

Oak Wooden Pergola from Homedit

Arched Wooden Pergola from Homedit

Dark Grey Wooden Pergola from Homedit

Umbrella

The umbrella is provided in a small one but it can be cute with its varied designs. If you have such a small space patio or simply need a small space for some small seating and coffee table, then choosing the umbrella will be enough. You don’t need to be worried to have a boring decoration because the umbrella surprisingly has unique and impressive designs. Check some of the umbrella applications below.

Layered Umbrella from Deavita

Green Umbrella from Deavita

Rectangular Umbrella from Deavita

Maroon Umbrella from Deavita

White Umbrella from Deavita

Orange Umbrella from Stylemotivation

Double White Umbrella from Stylemotivation

Light Gray Umbrella from Stylemotivation

Double Red Umbrella from Stylemotivation

Retractable Awning

It can be said that the retractable awning is the most flexible shade you can have. You can adjust it based on the weather. When the sun feels so good, you can roll it so that the sunshine can expose your patio and it will be so much fun to spend your time there. Otherwise, when it is rain or the sun is too strong exposing the space which is bad with its UV light, then you can open it up to block and cover your patio.

Yellow Retractable awning from Homedesignlover

White Retractable Awning from Hgtv

Striped Retractable awning from Homedit

Light Retractable awning from Homedit

Ivory Retractable awning from Thegardenglove

Red Retractable awning from Thegardenglove

Canvas Retractable awning from Thegardenglove

Striped Retractable awning from Nextluxury

Dark Retractable awning from Nextluxury

Ivory Retractable Awing from Thespruce