Hosting an event in your home or garden can be a nerve wracking experience. From making sure that there is a constant supply of food to keeping the kids from getting overly excited, sometimes the person running the show is the only one who doesn’t enjoy the day. If you are thinking of holding some sort of get together in your patio area then I have noted a list of different uses for a square umbrella which could enhance the event. In case you aren’t aware, a square umbrella is a sturdy patio umbrella which offers shade and a decorative touch to your garden:
# A barbeque in the patio. The key areas to be shaded here are the cooking space and the eating zones. The cook needs to be well sheltered, as barbequing meat is a long process which needs a lot of care and attention. You also need to choose a model which is high enough not be directly on top of the barbeque. If you have benches or patio furniture for sitting at then you can buy a square umbrella which fits into these. If the idea is going to be that people eat standing up or lounging on the grass then umbrellas which fit onto poles will be more appropriate. You should make sure that there are enough shaded areas for all the guests not to be crowded under the same umbrella and that the different shades are either all of the same color or in tones which work well together. Choosing two colors, red and white or blue and yellow for example, can give a classy look.
# A kid’s party in the garden. Kids being kids you can expect them to move about the designated party zone a lot. This makes it important to have shaded areas sprinkled about the garden, as well as having a shaded communal eating zone. Choose bright, fun colors for the patio umbrellas and have a look for ones with designs which will appeal to young children.
# An evening work event which crosses from home to patio. In this type of setting you really want to make a great impression and come across as a professional individual who gets things right first time. I would look to dress the patio area with a few patio tables, if the garden is big enough for it not to look too cramped. If the event is in the evening this would be more for visual impact than for sun protection purposes, obviously. Putting a classy square umbrella in a color such as dark blue or black onto each table will cause a good impression. Installing subtle yet powerful garden illuminations, such as candles or torches on garden stakes, will set the scene off beautifully and will also help to avoid accidents involving people unfamiliar with the layout of your patio.
# A special wedding setting. If you plan to host a spectacular wedding reception in your garden then you should choose patio furniture and accessories which blend into the overall theme or color scheme. Most people would expect a classy, plain white or cream scheme, although adding a splash of color can be a good idea.
# A casual get together of friends. The main thing there is to get people together and feeling comfortable, so some comfy patio furniture and unobtrusive yet effective sun protection is needed. A good table which is large enough for everyone should be combined with a big and good quality square umbrella.
# A barbeque in the patio. The key areas to be shaded here are the cooking space and the eating zones. The cook needs to be well sheltered, as barbequing meat is a long process which needs a lot of care and attention. You also need to choose a model which is high enough not be directly on top of the barbeque. If you have benches or patio furniture for sitting at then you can buy a square umbrella which fits into these. If the idea is going to be that people eat standing up or lounging on the grass then umbrellas which fit onto poles will be more appropriate. You should make sure that there are enough shaded areas for all the guests not to be crowded under the same umbrella and that the different shades are either all of the same color or in tones which work well together. Choosing two colors, red and white or blue and yellow for example, can give a classy look.
# A kid’s party in the garden. Kids being kids you can expect them to move about the designated party zone a lot. This makes it important to have shaded areas sprinkled about the garden, as well as having a shaded communal eating zone. Choose bright, fun colors for the patio umbrellas and have a look for ones with designs which will appeal to young children.
# An evening work event which crosses from home to patio. In this type of setting you really want to make a great impression and come across as a professional individual who gets things right first time. I would look to dress the patio area with a few patio tables, if the garden is big enough for it not to look too cramped. If the event is in the evening this would be more for visual impact than for sun protection purposes, obviously. Putting a classy square umbrella in a color such as dark blue or black onto each table will cause a good impression. Installing subtle yet powerful garden illuminations, such as candles or torches on garden stakes, will set the scene off beautifully and will also help to avoid accidents involving people unfamiliar with the layout of your patio.
# A special wedding setting. If you plan to host a spectacular wedding reception in your garden then you should choose patio furniture and accessories which blend into the overall theme or color scheme. Most people would expect a classy, plain white or cream scheme, although adding a splash of color can be a good idea.
# A casual get together of friends. The main thing there is to get people together and feeling comfortable, so some comfy patio furniture and unobtrusive yet effective sun protection is needed. A good table which is large enough for everyone should be combined with a big and good quality square umbrella.