For the ultimate in bespoke outdoor living solutions, Chesire-based family business, InstaShade, is pleased to introduce its new 3D Parasol Configurator. This state-of-the-art online design tool enables residential and commercial customers alike to bring their vision to life with a fully bespoke parasol-creation process.
InstaShade Director, Sarah Lunt, says: “Commissioning a bespoke parasol design used to entail a long chain of communications, sampling and possibly trial and error, the intuitive and easy to use 3D Configurator is an instant game changer.
“Whether you’re specifying for a luxurious commercial project, putting together a coordinated branding exercise for your hospitality business or seeking a customised solution for your garden, patio or balcony, the configurator will help realise the aesthetic you have for your project”.
For design professionals, hospitality buyers and commercial clients the configuration can be exported in a range of universal 3D model formats or saved as a high-resolution PDF, PNG or JPEG. The export will include a summary of your chosen configuration options, enabling you to create multiple design variants with different pricing options, circulate them internally and gain sign-off from key decision makers before committing to purchase. Wave goodbye to waiting weeks for samples and wondering how everything will look onsite!”
Setting a new standard in bespoke outdoor living solutions
The new 3D configurator tool offers a fully immersive 3D environment, which enables you to try countless design options from every possible angle, as it demonstrates in the round how different models function.
Fix, move and rotate different parasol options to see how the shade falls in real time and precisely how each element comes together.
Integrated Augmented Reality (AR) capability enables you to place a photorealistic model of your configured parasol design into the space where you want to place it, using the camera on your mobile device or tablet. This enables you to see exactly how the parasol will look when in situ, be that on a private terrace, outdoor dining area of a restaurant, heritage site or sports club terrace.
No more worrying about mismatched colours, a clash of styles or forgetting those all-important details that are crucial to a seamless brand aesthetic. By the time you press the purchase button, you can be confident that the perfect parasol(s) will be heading your way to be installed by the dedicated InstaShade fitters.
How it works…
The journey begins with the selection of your preferred model from Instashade’s luxury parasol lineup. From cantilever to centre post designs, everything in the range has been designed and engineered to an impeccable standard. Using the configurator you can explore as many of the available options as you like, until you find the ideal model for your space.
Users then have two options. For those with tighter timescales and limited budgets, InstaShade’s curated stock configurations offer a beautifully considered selection of ready-to-order parasol combinations. With a quicker turnaround time this is an ideal route for hospitality businesses with upcoming launches or homeowners eager to enjoy their outdoor space while the weather holds.
For those who want to splash out on something truly individual, the custom configuration route showcases the full breadth of possibilities Instashade can offer. With a slightly longer lead time to reflect the craftsmanship involved in producing a bespoke parasol from start to finish, this option is for clients who want to oversee every detail themselves and put their own design-stamp on the project.
Choose from a refined palette of frame finishes, canopy fabric colours, air vent configuration, canopy trim and distinctive valance styles – from Classic Scallop to French or Roman – until you find the ideal complement for your outdoor space. For coastal properties, rooftop terraces and other exposed locations you have the option to add a stabiliser bar to ensure your parasol can withstand stronger winds conditions.
Business clients have the option to add their logo or other branding to the canopy fabric, whilst homeowners and specifiers alike can try their own bespoke patterns or motifs to create a truly one-of-a-kind parasol. As you build the design, you’ll see the total price updated in real time, giving you an instant, transparent quote at every stage of the design process, with no hidden fees.
Sarah adds: “To guarantee a flawless finish, our in-house design studio will double check your artwork before it goes to print, ensuring your design is captured with absolute precision. A final proof will be created and sent for your approval before any parasol enters production, so you can be completely confident in the finished result”.
As soon as you are ready to proceed, InstaShade’s secure checkout system allows you to place your order directly within the configurator, for a smooth and straightforward completion.
Ready to Design Your Parasol? For more information and to explore the new Configurator, visit the website.