Some outdoor pieces simply serve a purpose. Others change the entire mood of a space.
The Thibaut x Santa Barbara Designs® umbrella collection does both.
Combining Thibaut’s bold patterns and sophisticated color with the handcrafted beauty of Santa Barbara Designs, these umbrellas turn shade into a statement. Think tailored canopies, warm oak frames, decorative trim and an unexpected flash of pattern overhead.
They are practical, certainly. But ordinary? Not even slightly.
Look Up!
Outdoor design often focuses on what sits beneath us and around us: stone, furniture, rugs, planters and landscaping. This collection invites us to consider what is above us, too.
From across the terrace, each umbrella has a clean, beautifully tailored silhouette. Step underneath, and the personality appears. Colorful performance fabrics line the interior of the canopy, creating a hidden layer of pattern that feels intimate, joyful and just a little indulgent.
The collection features four curated designs, including the playful Iggy in Coastal, the lush Protea Print in Coral, the colorful Esprit Stripe in Cornflower and Peony, and the richly textured Panama Matelassé in Kiwi.
Each one brings something different to the table—quite literally.
Iggy Umbrella
Panama Matelassé Umbrella
Esprit Stripe Umbrella
Protea Print Umbrella
Shade, Specified Beautifully
A well-chosen umbrella can do more than protect a dining table or poolside lounge from the sun. It can anchor a seating area, introduce color, soften hard architectural surfaces and connect an outdoor space to the rooms inside the home.
The right fabric can echo an interior textile. A striped canopy can add structure to a garden setting. Fringe can bring movement and charm. An oak frame can add warmth against stone, metal or concrete.
It is one of those details that makes a space feel finished rather than simply furnished.
Made to Be Personal
The four signature designs are only the beginning. The collection can be customized using a wider selection of Thibaut performance fabrics, along with choices for the canopy, frame, trim and base.
(see the full collection here.)
That flexibility allows each umbrella to be selected as part of the overall design—not as an afterthought added at the end.
Scale, placement, furniture layout, architecture and sun exposure all play a role. When those details are considered together, an umbrella becomes more than an accessory. It becomes part of the room.
Even when that room happens to be outside.
Shade That Stays
Choose outdoor pieces for longevity, not just for the season.
Thibaut outdoor fabric – Protea Print – Soleil collection
A well-made umbrella with a durable frame, performance fabric and a design you will continue to love is less likely to become next summer’s discard. Protect it from severe weather, use a storage cover when it is not in season and address repairs before replacing the entire piece.
Be Kind to Mother Earth
Remember, it matters to someone.
