Cantilever parasol recommendations

[Cherryblossom200]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a cantilever parasol for a sunny spot in my garden. It gets a lot of sun during the height of the summer so I need something quite big.

I have idea where to start, I'm guessing it's better to get someone darker to avoid seeing the dirt. But then I'm concerned it might be attract the heat?!

Ideally I don't want to spend huge amounts, but at the same time I need something which actually works and keeps us cool so we can. sit under it and not swelter? Any ideas?!

B&Q had a good parasol might be in an autumn sale.

Thanks! 😊

We are really happy with our IKEA one - was a bit more expensive than some but it's really sturdy and massive!

Ok I'll take a look! Thanks

Second the IKEA one. We have had it for three years and use it a lot and it is great!

Is it this one?

This is the one we have 🙂 - www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/seglaroe-parasol-hanging-beige-tilting-30387868/

Thanks! It's lovely! Do you not have problems with it showing dirt though? 🤔 That's my only concern...I thought maybe the dark grey would be better possibly..

We've got a cream one from B&Q and it doesn't show the dirt at all.

Measure up carefully for the cantilever one, I had to sell one as the weighted base was too big for the garden - it was huge!

That's the one we have as well. No issues with dirt at all.

Fab thanks! Does it properly provide shade? x