{"id":96401,"date":"2018-08-27T19:59:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T17:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=96401"},"modified":"2022-02-25T08:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T07:43:16","slug":"creating-shade-for-your-terrace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creating-shade-for-your-terrace\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Shade For Your Terrace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Barcelona, it is marvelous to have a terrace, with the beautiful climate of the Ciudad Condal that you get to enjoy for a large part of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104526\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104526 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104526\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104526' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-5.jpg\" class=\"slider-104526 slide-104528\" alt=\"rent barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio larga estancia inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinners, snacks, breakfasts, barbecues, drinks\u2026 all this is much more fun if you do it on a terrace in the city, that is, with some form of protection offering shade to a terrace exposed to the scorching Barcelona sun. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, today at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\"><b>ShBarcelona<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we tell you about<\/span><b>&nbsp;sun protection systems for your terrace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are on the market. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creating-shade-for-your-terrace\/#How_to_create_a_terrace_with_shade\" title=\"How to create a terrace with shade\">How to create a terrace with shade<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creating-shade-for-your-terrace\/#A_pergola_for_shade\" title=\"A pergola for shade\">A pergola for shade<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creating-shade-for-your-terrace\/#Shade_on_terrace_with_sail_shade\" title=\"Shade on terrace with sail shade\">Shade on terrace with sail shade<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/creating-shade-for-your-terrace\/#Terrace_with_umbrella\" title=\"Terrace with umbrella\">Terrace with umbrella<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_a_terrace_with_shade\"><\/span>How to create a terrace with shade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like we mentioned, enjoying a terrace in the summer is one of the best things you can do during the beautiful summer days in the Catalonian capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_96582\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96582\" class=\"wp-image-96582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/lucca-3562351_1280.jpg\" alt=\"terrace with shade because of plants\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-96582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to be able to guard yourself from the sun so it can be a truly comfortable space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Move to Barcelona for a couple of years<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_pergola_for_shade\"><\/span>A pergola for shade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to avoid the sun on a terrace, and one of the elements that you can use are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-gardens\/\"><b>pergolas<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s true that they are the most expensive form of protection we\u2019ll be discussing, they are also one of the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cheap-decoration\/\"><b>aesthetic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are many models on the market for all styles and likings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pergola can be installed directly on the wall or can be freestanding. You can even opt for a pergola with roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_107851\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107851\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pergola-g6592cfed5_640.jpg\" alt=\"pergola on terrace of modern apartment\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-107851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to mention that not all communities allow you to install pergolas in the facade, therefore it is necessary to consult your community to find out if it is permitted. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With freestanding ones you won\u2019t have a problem since they are not adhered to a communal area. You can find a variety of models from <\/span><b>Leroy Merl\u00edn<\/b><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shade_on_terrace_with_sail_shade\"><\/span>Shade on terrace with sail shade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more economic and functional option that doesn\u2019t take up<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-save-space-floor\/\"><b>space<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/terrace-poble-sec\/\"><b>terrace<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a sail shade. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of model, which you attach to a wall or other area, can be taken down easily and are very light, so they don\u2019t take up space and provide good shade. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_107853\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/garden-ge7202a72f_640.jpg\" alt=\"patio with furniture\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-107853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are an alternative to umbrellas, but take up less space and are more reliable on especially windy days. Here is an well-priced model from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/cat\/umbrellas-gazebos-17887\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><b>Ikea<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-outdoor-plants-terrace\/\">The Best Outdoor Plants For Your Terrace<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terrace_with_umbrella\"><\/span>Terrace with umbrella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, we will discuss the most economic and safe alternative &#8211; the parasol or umbrella. There are without a doubt thousands of models on the market and the range of prices are impressive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get an umbrella for your terrace for five euros that can be an ideal solution for creating an area of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/curtain-shops\/\"><b>shade<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or buy a designer parasol with larger dimensions to cover the whole space for 200 euros or more. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_107852\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107852\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/umbrella-g7e4db851a_640.jpg\" alt=\"terrace with parasol\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-107852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all will depend on what is logical for your needs and your budget. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that a umbrella should have a foot that attaches to the floor to keep it in place, so it won\u2019t bother you or be dangerous on windy days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/cat\/umbrellas-gazebos-17887\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>Ikea<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there are a variety of umbrellas and parasols for a range of prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Long-term accommodation in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>How do you create a terrace with shade?<br \/>\nDo you have advice for us?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kavehome.com\/affiliates\/275-0-1-72.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><img style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/affiliates2.kavehome.com\/media\/banners\/970x250_EN.jpg\" alt=\"Generic\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"96401\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; 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