Shade Structure
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Types of Shade Structures
Slatted Shade Structure
Angled Shade Structure
Metal Shade Structure
Cantilevered Shade Structure
Slatted Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Canyons_Pergola_8134LOGO-1024x743.webp)
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Canyons_Pergola_8134LOGO-1024x743.webp)
Angled Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MODERN-4-1024x741.webp)
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MODERN-4-1024x741.webp)
Metal Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Caleda_Triana_Pergola_0305LOGO-1-1024x753.webp)
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Cantilevered Shade Structure
A cantilevered shade structure has offset columns, leaving one side of the shade without columns.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/the-sapphire-2-1024x696.webp)
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/the-sapphire-2-1024x696.webp)
Slatted Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Canyons_Pergola_8134LOGO-1024x743.webp)
Angled Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MODERN-4-1024x741.webp)
Metal Shade Structure
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.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Caleda_Triana_Pergola_0305LOGO-1-1024x753.webp)
Cantilevered Shade Structure
A cantilevered shade structure has offset columns, leaving one side of the shade without columns.
![](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/the-sapphire-2-1024x696.webp)
Shade Structures
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The Willow
![Shadowridge_Backyard_5613LOGO Custom backyard design with double water feature, multiple seating areas and bubblers in black pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Shadowridge_Backyard_5613LOGO-qptoq8yhojhv998k1gtczxpx3od7nr9qdz49ujkxf0.jpg)
The Shadow Ridge
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The Signature
![Bridle_Ranch_Ambrosia_Casita_5174(LOGO) Custom backyard design with black tiled hot tub, artificial turf and hanging swing.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Bridle_Ranch_Ambrosia_Casita_5174LOGO-qo96ukv9s5aeq6w4hd1ik5y0kssoal9by9e2oh44ks.webp)
The Ambrosia
![SerenoCanyon_Mayne_Backyard_7207(LOGO) Backyard design with circular living wall, multiple seating areas and artificial turf.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/SerenoCanyon_Mayne_Backyard_7207LOGO-qo9cpbanzzrnmysexybf2hjb1o44zoux9apz0qnnl8.webp)
The Mayne
![Sereno_Canyon_Sunburst_BKElevation_3445LOGO Backyard design with cacti and pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Sereno_Canyon_Sunburst_BKElevation_3445LOGO-scaled-e1715821043798-qo80lbwizstatelaial1ojoy88u7tf07srzaryooq4.webp)
The Sunburst
![Modern Backyard design with blue pool lights and Jesus steps.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Modern--scaled-e1715821408740-qo80uuzmabuyj2qxuwvvgn471vv6uxu8ry3ixyjzn0.webp)
The Modern
![4737Pool(LOGO) Custom backyard design with zero-edge pool, farmhouse shade structure and water columns.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/4737PoolLOGO-qo99j058vbabq4twfjiqubzacrj6wt227im7zc58a4.webp)
The Farmhouse
![IMG_3742 copy Backyard design with shaded water wall into pool](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/IMG_3742-copy-e1715822291922-qo81hw19q7duz5apdv8tjtwqzqcxfz9hxxhs80er70.webp)
The Estate
![The Calais (5) The Calais (5)](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/The-Calais-5-1-qr0od86zfz3o9i4ep2mv6yeroabth4vgtim0tsfdbg.jpg)
The Calais
![Tapestry_At_Destination_Upland_Backyard_9271(LOGO) Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas and water feature into pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Tapestry_At_Destination_Upland_Backyard_9271LOGO-scaled-e1715822761361-qo81u6r9567wvhfmkom3o86us7qt5f32msrh9c6bsc.webp)
The Upland
![Talon Ranch (1) Custom backyard design with baja step in pool and angled shade structure next to pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Talon-Ranch-1-scaled-e1715879768275-qo976m6varrlefep72cizmliffgvv21l9u4wx19mwc.webp)
The Talon Ranch
![Sterling_Grove_Hastings_Patio_7295LOGO Custom indoor/outdoor fusion with wooden ceiling beams, multiple seating areas and pool with baja step.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Sterling_Grove_Hastings_Patio_7295LOGO-scaled-e1716357564835-qoitpvxt8hgzdidqdki9tjbeoyg3lk05sp078c24vg.webp)
The Hastings
![The St Helena (3) Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas, outdoor kitchen and cantilevered shade structure with multiple outdoor TVs.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/The-St-Helena-3-scaled-e1716383487449-qojciqk0iq11l17v1n40s8hhwgc5ba1xusk6wahics.webp)
The Mahogany
![the sapphire 2 Custom backyard design with cantilevered shade structure and metal scupper water feature into unique-shaped pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/the-sapphire-2-scaled-e1716386651513-qojetdj7dd5kav6jhv28hvre0z0v1b4e7tbyt1yhbg.webp)
The Sapphire
![THE COBALT 2 Custom backyard design with cantilevered shade structure with metal cutouts, outdoor TV and fire table.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/THE-COBALT-2-scaled-e1716386779483-qojewowphboz9cd54snusjmxgwoh6vab086mr71hd8.webp)
The Cobalt
![Saguaro Estates (3) Custom backyard design with angled fireplace, cacti and travertine tiles.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Saguaro-Estates-3-scaled-e1716388072661-qojfuh7v4xy0kraduef3f0pe5i5fv7eyzgcxr8y1po.webp)
The Saguaro Estates
![4978Patio(LOGO) Custom backyard with Jesus steps, angled fireplace and pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/4978PatioLOGO-scaled-qnphwswcjbwf36p3qfm6lhvnpudwzjknp6ykm6ia0c.webp)
The Rosewood Ranch Estates
![Residence 6 (6) Custom backyard design blue raised spa, blue pool and water columns.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Residence-6-6-scaled-qnpkjrjczrwa0yrc7zcb017488bvmpkf37nj1jpfe4.webp)
The Azul
![Canyons_Firepit_8108LOGO Custom backyard design with circular fire pit, slatted metal shade structure and water feature into pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Canyons_Firepit_8108LOGO-scaled-qnpj34kq9ru7v37vl88fdbdunfrwkwljuognjpr3u4.webp)
The Rosewood Canyon at Storyrock
![Preserve_at_San_Tan_Chapin_Patio_6006(LOGO) Custom backyard design with multiple seating areas, outdoor entertainment area and pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Preserve_at_San_Tan_Chapin_Patio_6006LOGO-scaled-qnpjlz87c5n8pju3idl2dk4njmuwydfr3zh81hsv1o.webp)
The Chapin
![The Fiora (3) Custom backyard design with metal shade structure, outdoor dining area and artificial turf.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/The-Fiora-3-scaled-qnp6zhbkr1h0xa0ogf278qzz5h0o3244afk79xotnw.webp)
The Fiora
![Cadence_Bowie_Patio_2270LOGO Custom backyard design with white metal shade structure, outdoor dining area and artificial turf.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Cadence_Bowie_Patio_2270LOGO-scaled-qnpiveci2t9ceig0pvyuv9letdv9ahx04fcxht7mzw.webp)
The Bowie
![cavallo (5) Custom backyard design with large baja step, cabanas and organized planting.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/cavallo-5-2-qnpoa9a0ve098defvm7l9leg3zfjzmhskw1m1uaj3g.webp)
The Cavallo
![Allevare_Catalan_FTElevation_8215(LOGO) Allevare_Catalan_FTElevation_8215(LOGO)](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Allevare_Catalan_FTElevation_8215LOGO-1-scaled-qnp6ycwil5xp21ne0fl8rj75lwjvw2nnsvibn1cr3g.webp)
The Catalan
![2038Pool(LOGO) Custom backyard design with deco-tile pool and water bubblers.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/2038PoolLOGO-qo9a3lrwnlhk6gwn4y3dzmtz1rzslzua1hcbmnllws.webp)
The Hert
![WM2_4420 Custom backyard design with real grass, angled shade structure and outdoor entertainment area.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/WM2_4420-scaled-qnp6yes6yu09p9knpgehwiq2soambgv4h4tall9yr0.webp)
The Trove
![VerdeRiver_Madison_Pool_1344(LOGO) Custom backyard design with fireplace, raised seating area and zero-edge pool.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/VerdeRiver_Madison_Pool_1344LOGO-scaled-qnpo19xjkdpmaig4bqfxfuzvrfpafqu4ofmkynlyjw.webp)
The Madison
![The Pradera (11) Custom backyard design with artificial turf, traditional blue pool and organized planting.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/The-Pradera-11-scaled-qnpnte2a8ex0w9wgdbqliumod2kfv5j6xely13aur0.webp)
The Pradera
![Colton (2) Custom backyard design with brick fireplace, beer tap water feature and outdoor seating areas.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Colton-2-scaled-qnpj9nkdqcrwhlqjh1t5oo335rlo18ig2zk1iw2omk.webp)
The Colton
![Weston (1) Custom backyard design with string lights, outdoor dining area and multiple planters filled with annuals and small trees.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Weston-1-scaled-qnpo77awnrtphzu6pso8nv5ilwhlz1d75rpswgtlbg.webp)
The Weston
![11454-162 Custom community entrance with large water fountain, metal entry gate and roundabout driveway.](https://creativeenvironments.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/11454-162-scaled-qnp6ykf83u7zmxcgsiu9bhauczitlnhihwq7h91lpo.webp)
The Calliandra
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