Can't decide what colour or style you like best?
We're hearing you. That's why we have made it easy to mix, match or replace your canopy.
You just need to make sure that your canopies are in the same system. For example if you want to swap your Byron canopy for a Palm Bach canopy, you can because they are both part of the 2.9m octagonal system. But you can't change sizes or shape, e.g. swap a 2m square with a 2.9m octagonal.
Canopies are super easy to change.
- Use an allen key to loosen the bolts securing the canopy to the ribs. You may need to use a drill with allen key drill bit if the fixing is tight.
- Unscrew.
- Loosen the velcro holding the canopy against the ribs.
- Remove the canopy from the frame.
- Replace the canopy, re-fasten the velcro holds & re-secure the bolts holding the tightly.
Now you can change your shade with the season, or for different events.

Repair & re-use
If something goes wrong with your umbrella - the canopy or the frame - we would always much rather repair your umbrella if we can, minimising the impact on landfill.
And of course, if the umbrella is under warranty, we will work with you to repair or replace the impacted materials immediately.
However, if something happens out of warranty please just get in touch. And we can work with you to repair & re-use any part.
And in the worst case, the materials for our lovely umbrellas used are recyclable - but we would much rather you have a quality product that lasts for many, many years ahead.
See Orders, shipping & returns in the bottom navigation for more information.
Create your own original Parasol
We love original design.
And all our gorgeous parasols can be fully customised.
Create your own bespoke style, or provide a brief and we can create a unique design just for you.
We have created the following "How To Guide" or please contact us directly and we can talk to you through the process and options.
What shade will you choose?
Step One: The Frame
A. Select your frame size & shape
STANDARD
- Square: 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m
- Hexagonal: 1.7m, 2m, 2.5m, 2.9m
- Octagonal: 2.5m, 2.9m, 3.4m, 3.6m, 4.3m
- Rectangle: 1.45 x 2.5m, 1.8 x 3m
OR CUSTOM
B. Select your pole for frame system
Based on wind profile & location.
Poles can be upgraded for extreme wind & seaside locations.
C. Choose Frame Colour
Dulux Colorbond powder coating in Black or White as standard.
Custom powder coating, treatments or anodising on request,
Step Two: Fabric & Trims
A. Select Canopy, Hat & Valance Fabrics
With 1,000s to choose from - a Pantone colour, or inspirational image is usually a good place to start. And we can then try and source it for you from our lovely fabric partners.
Can't find the perfect fabric... we can also custom print with an MOQ of 1,200m.
B. Lining options - custom printed solution dyed polyester
New offering. Any pattern or colour can be used.
Special light-weight outdoor fabric.
C. Select Trims
Outdoor rated bias binding
Custom made outdoor fringing & tassels
Step Three: Layout
Create Your Canopy Layout
- Mix of fabrics - hat, main canopy, valances
- Direction of fabric patterns
- Split layered canopies
Step Four: Valance Style
Select your valance style
- No valance
- Single layer valance
- Double layer valance
- Triple layer valance
Valance Drop - Standard or Waterfall
While all umbrellas have a seam from awning to valance, we can treat the fall 2 ways subject to desired profile.
Or Go big bold & Maximalist
With our new wrap around valance style - inspired by the 2025 European Summer
Available by special request for bespoke designs.
Pictured with tassel fringe in 2.9m octagonal design.
& Finally select your valance shape
We hand-make all valances, so can make in any shape or style:
- Cafe - straight rectangle
- Round or square scallop
- Keyhole
- Art Deco
- Shell
- Wave
- Or a shape just for you!
Step five: bases
Don't forget about your base or in-ground socket
Consider the location when selecting the best solution:
- How windy is the site?
- Do you need more the umbrellas?
- Or a more permanent solution?
- Is the site over water or close to the coast?
- Do you need a custom colour?
Looking for something bespoke & beautiful?
Contact our team & we'll work with you to bring your creative vision to life
- hello@originalparasolco.com
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Monday — Friday, 9am — 5pm ET