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Custom Backyard Shade Structures: Style & Protection

Backyard design with cantilevered fire pit, pergola and circular steps.

At Creative Environments, we understand that enjoying the outdoors requires the perfect balance of sun and shade. Our custom shade structures are designed to bring both comfort and style to your outdoor space, providing a cool, inviting retreat where you can relax, entertain, or dine in any season.

Whether you’re dreaming of a classic pergola, a sleek modern shade structure, or a custom shade option for your home, our team will design a structure that complements your landscape while enhancing its practicality. Drawing on over 74 years of experience in nationwide landscape design and maintenance, we excel at creating shade solutions that reflect your vision and suit the unique style of your home, wherever it may be.

Shade Structures Designed to Fit Your Lifestyle

No two outdoor spaces are alike, which is why we offer a wide variety of shade structure designs to suit your specific preferences. Whether you want to create a shaded dining area, a cozy outdoor lounge, or a retreat for relaxing by the pool, we can design and build structures that seamlessly complement your home and lifestyle.

Our team will work closely with you to understand how you plan to use your outdoor space. We carefully consider the placement of the sun, your home’s architectural features, and your aesthetic preferences to create a shade structure that enhances your yard’s visual appeal, maximizes your property views, and if desired, provides UV protection. From modern, clean-lined designs to more rustic styles, we can build a shade solution that harmonizes beautifully with the overall look and feel of your landscape.

Types of Custom Shade Structures

We offer a range of custom shade structures to meet your needs or preferences. Some popular options include:

A slatted shade structure is a type of architectural feature designed to provide shade, shelter, and visual interest in outdoor spaces. It consists of horizontal slats or panels arranged in a spaced pattern, allowing sunlight to filter through while providing shade and protection from direct sunlight.
An angled shade structure is a type of architectural feature designed to provide shade and shelter in outdoor spaces by using angled panels or surfaces. These structures are characterized by their sloped or tilted design, which allows for efficient shading while maintaining an open and airy feel.
A metal shade structure is a type of architectural feature or canopy designed to provide shade, shelter, and protection from the elements in outdoor spaces. These structures are constructed primarily using metal materials such as aluminum, steel, or a combination of metal alloys.
A cantilevered shade structure has offset columns, leaving one side of the shade without columns.

Quality Materials and Expert Craftsmanship

We use only the highest-quality materials to ensure that your shade structure is built to last. From durable metals to weather-resistant fabrics and coatings, our materials are designed to withstand various climate conditions. We also offer a range of finishes, colors, and textures, allowing you to customize your shade structure to perfectly match your home’s style and outdoor design. 

Our expert team of designers and craftsmen bring years of experience to every project, ensuring that your shade structure is not only functional but beautifully built. We take pride in our attention to detail, from the initial design to the final installation, making sure that every element is crafted to the highest standard.

Enhance Your Outdoor Living with Creative Environments

A thoughtfully designed shade structure can transform your outdoor space into a comfortable, stylish retreat where you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while staying protected from the harsh sun. At Creative Environments, we’re dedicated to creating shade solutions that fit your needs, enhance your lifestyle, and add lasting value to your home — whether that’s here in Arizona or part of an international landscape design project.

Ready to add comfort and style to your outdoor space? Contact us today to learn more about our custom shade structures and start planning your perfect outdoor retreat.

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Shade Structures

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Custom backyard design with two-story shade structure, resort-style pool and raised spa.

The Monterey

Custom backyard design with outdoor shade structure, built-in BBQ and recessed lighting.

The Willow

Custom backyard design with double water feature, multiple seating areas and bubblers in black pool.

The Shadow Ridge

Custom backyard design with zero-edge pool, metal statue in pool and custom metal work.

The Signature

Custom backyard design with black tiled hot tub, artificial turf and hanging swing.

The Ambrosia

Backyard design with circular living wall, multiple seating areas and artificial turf.

The Mayne

Backyard design with cacti and pool.

The Sunburst

Backyard design with blue pool lights and Jesus steps.

The Modern

Custom backyard design with zero-edge pool, farmhouse shade structure and water columns.

The Farmhouse

Backyard design with shaded water wall into pool

The Estate

Custom backyard design with raised garden, vertical garden and privacy plants.

The Calais

Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas and water feature into pool.

The Upland

Custom backyard design with baja step in pool and angled shade structure next to pool.

The Talon Ranch

Custom indoor/outdoor fusion with wooden ceiling beams, multiple seating areas and pool with baja step.

The Hastings

Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas, outdoor kitchen and cantilevered shade structure with multiple outdoor TVs.

The Mahogany

Custom backyard design with cantilevered shade structure and metal scupper water feature into unique-shaped pool.

The Sapphire

Custom backyard design with cantilevered shade structure with metal cutouts, outdoor TV and fire table.

The Cobalt

Custom backyard design with angled fireplace, cacti and travertine tiles.

The Saguaro Estates

Custom backyard with Jesus steps, angled fireplace and pool.

The Rosewood Ranch Estates

Custom backyard design blue raised spa, blue pool and water columns.

The Azul

Custom backyard design with circular fire pit, slatted metal shade structure and water feature into pool.

The Rosewood Canyon at Storyrock

Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas, outdoor entertainment area and pool.

The Chapin

Custom backyard design with metal shade structure, outdoor dining area and artificial turf.

The Fiora

Custom backyard design with white metal shade structure, outdoor dining area and artificial turf.

The Bowie

Custom backyard design with large baja step, cabanas and organized planting.

The Cavallo

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The Catalan

Custom backyard design with deco-tile pool and water bubblers.

The Hert

Custom backyard design with real grass, angled shade structure and outdoor entertainment area.

The Trove

Custom backyard design with fireplace, raised seating area and zero-edge pool.

The Madison

Custom backyard design with artificial turf, traditional blue pool and organized planting.

The Pradera

Custom backyard design with brick fireplace, beer tap water feature and outdoor seating areas.

The Colton

Custom backyard design with string lights, outdoor dining area and multiple planters filled with annuals and small trees.

The Weston

Custom community entrance with large water fountain, metal entry gate and roundabout driveway.

The Calliandra

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testimonials

"I am a property manager that used Creative Environments for the last three years. During that time they transformed the condominium property at Legacy Golf Course from just OK to a vibrant, blooming and exceptionally well-maintained community. Tyler is the head of maintenance division as was well informed, communicative, and responsive. I've read some negative reviews that defy any experience I had with them over 36 months. There's something to be said for a company in business in the valley for over 70 years. I would recommend them as a Phoenician for over 30 years."
Steve c.Google Reviews
"Creative has always done a superior job. Their designs by far are the most unique, creative and beautiful I've ever seen. I fully trust them every step of the way, the owners run their business with integrity."
Alisha T.Google Reviews
"My design and build was awesome and 7 years in they still take care of me. They are awesome!"
Jeff H.Google Reviews
"Creative Environments did our original pool and landscape design when we built our home 5 years ago. The design is great and they have always stood behind their work as we have tweaked and made updates/additional improvements over the years. They have always made sure that we were happy with the end result of any project."
Jason W.Google Reviews
"Creative did a great job on our overall plan and execution of getting our backyard landscape, pool, spa and hardscape completed just how we wanted it. Jeremy was awesome to work with from the start and stuck with us throughout the entire process beginning with conceptual design and ending with a solid plan. Ryan, Joel, Kylee and Alyssa were very kind, helpful and knowledgable in how they followed up on the things that need to be addressed. The communication with Creative has ALWAYS been top notch. I can't think of any company that is perfect in all they do, however Creative responded to the issues that we had in a timely and professional manner and what is what makes them a great company! Nice work team and thanks for making this a fun and rewarding experience for us."
Brian S.Google Reviews
"We'd previously used the professionals at Creative Environments to do some tile work at our former home so did not hesitate to contact them again for more extensive work when we recently moved. Our vision was completed with guidance from our project designer Jeremy was consistently available and flexible. Our design was captured well on paper and transformed beautifully to the finished landscaping, carried out by a team of dedicated workmen over the course of two weeks as promised. It will be an ideal place for outdoor entertaining once we're able to do so; in the meantime, it's a great relaxation spot for expanding our social isolation living space."
Susan P.Google Reviews
"All I can say is WOW!! I did a lot of research on different companies before deciding on Creative Environments and I'm glad to say I don't have any regrets. They did an amazing job creating a backyard space for my family that really feels like an oasis. I would recommend them time and time again. Their team was also incredibly professional and easy to work with. Thank you!!"
Alicia G.Bird's Eye
"Creative stands out over other landscaping companies due to their responsiveness, creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication. They provided great customer service and the outcomes were far better than I expected. They are a company worth looking into, I promise."
John R.Bird's Eye
"Creative Environments is without question the BEST IN CLASS! My designer took the time to really gett to know us and our vision for our backyard. They ask all the right questions and take so much pride in the work. Designer was with me every step of the way. Some of these reviews are unfortunate because some people don't understand the ins and outs of construction and permitting."
Steve L.Yelp
"Ours was a small job for this company. But, that didn't matter. They went above and beyond to transform our front courtyard into the beautiful space it is today. Everyone involved listened and responded. Very friendly and great work all the way around. Thanks to Jim, Ryan and the rest of the crew for bringing our vision for this space to a reality. Outstanding!!"
Beth G.YELP