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White pergola with open wood-effect louvres, seen from below, the sea beyond.

Louvres that set the shade.

Double-height living room: the blinds on the upper glazing are lowered halfway.

Made to measure, inside and out.

Canopy brise-soleil with wooden louvres on brown steel brackets, above the corner sliding window; tiled terrace striped with shadow, gulf and mountains on the left.

On the façade or as a canopy.

Image from the manufacturer Serge Ferrari: two orange shade sails stretched over a paved patio, an olive tree, two sun loungers and the house’s glazing beyond.

A tensioned fabric, made to measure.

Teak outdoor lounge set on a round blue-green rug, under the pergola: sun loungers by the infinity pool, a second pergola and mountains beyond.

Furniture for living outdoors.

The Jersey Jack Pinball Toy Story 4 pinball machine at the LumiDesign showroom in Porticcio, seen three-quarter on in front of grey wooden storage, a green plant in the foreground. Artwork © Disney/Pixar · Photo: LumiDesign, Porticcio showroom

Pinball machines, cabinets, games room.

Across Corsica, from the Porticcio showroom.

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  • 11 Pôle d’Activité de Porticcio
    20166 Grosseto-Prugna
  • Monday to Friday,
    9 am to 6 pm
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Shade sail in Corte, Haute-Corse: supply and installationShade, and air.

Cream triangular shade sail stretched between the wall of a stone house and a black mast, above a paved terrace: folding bistro tables and chairs, potted plants, a low stone wall; in the background, a citadel on its rock, houses and mountains.
Illustration · shade sail over a stone terrace

Between two stone walls, above a courtyard or a sloping garden, a tensioned sail gives light shade where a pergola would not fit. It is attached to the house, to a wall or to masts.

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Terrace, garden, pool
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Corte

Made-to-measure shade sail in Corsica

A shade sail, made to measure, casts shade over your terrace, your garden or your pool.

LumiDesign designs and installs made-to-measure shade sails. They protect your outdoor space from the sun and give it a modern look. On a terrace, in a garden or beside a pool, they blend into the setting.

We work throughout Corsica: Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio, Île-Rousse and beyond. Our sails are made from quality materials. They are robust, withstand the island's climate and protect you effectively, for a long time.

Describe my outdoor space
  • Made-to-measure tensioned fabric
  • Terrace, garden, pool
  • Colours and shapes of your choice
  • All of Corsica

Curved edges The edges are cut in a curve, to spread the tension across the whole fabric.

High point, low point With anchors at different heights, the fabric forms a saddle and water runs towards the low point.

Tensioner At each corner, a tensioner pulls the fabric taut.

Mast Where the house ends, a mast takes over. Its height sets the slope of the fabric.

Tensioned fabric A fabric tensioned between several anchor points, which stops the sun and lets air through.

Façade anchor A plate fixed into the wall. The installation is safe and durable if the anchor points are securely fixed.

The shade sail, hands on

A shadow by design.

  1. In the morning, three points are enough. The triangular sail casts its shadow as far as the lounge. In the morning, the triangular sail is enough.
  2. At noon, the sun is at its highest and the four-point fabric covers the lounge. At noon, four points cover the lounge.
  3. In the afternoon, the shadow has turned towards the east and two sails cross. In the afternoon, two sails cross.
  4. In the evening, the sun is low and slips under the fabric, which stands out against the sky. In the evening, the sun slips under the fabric.
Porticcio, 21 June
12:00, solar time
South-east mast
2,35 m
Lounge in shade
95 %

Mast height 2.35 m

Shape
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Illustrative drawing. Shadow calculated for the sun in Porticcio on 21 June. Shapes, heights and anchors are those of the drawing: yours are decided on site, with our experts. Furniture in the spirit of Kettal.

Illustrative drawing. Shadow calculated for the sun in Porticcio on 21 June. Shapes, heights and anchors are those of the drawing: yours are decided on site, with our experts. Furniture in the spirit of Kettal.

Choosing well

Which sail, for whichspace?

The size of the sail depends on the area you want to cover. Our experts work out the right dimensions with you.

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Your space

Supplier image: sand-coloured triangular shade sail tensioned over a timber deck: anthracite table and chairs, turquoise armchair, purple maple, bamboo and timber fence, streaked blue sky.

Mood imagea triangular sail

The sail you need

Triangular

  • Three anchor points are enough.
  • It is made to measure, to cover the area properly.
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Supplier mood images, to help picture the shapes. These are not LumiDesign projects.

The need

Sun, heat, and rain.

A shade sail is a fabric tensioned between several anchor points, to create shade.

The summer sun
It protects effectively against UV rays.
The heat
It lets air through, naturally ventilating the space in summer.
A terrace, a garden, a pool
Each sail is made to measure, to cover the area properly.
The island's climate
Our fabrics resist bad weather, UV and water.
Rain
The sail protects first and foremost from the sun. With a waterproof fabric, it offers partial protection; it does not replace a permanent shelter such as a pergola.

To help picture it

From colours to shapes.

A photograph from the fabric manufacturer Serge Ferrari and two supplier mood images, to help picture shapes and colours. These are not LumiDesign projects.

Photo: Serge Ferrari triangular sails, on their masts
Mood image two sails, a lounge
Mood image a sail on its leaning mast

What you choose

Shapes, colours, fabrics.

Each sail is made to measure to cover your terrace, your garden or your pool properly.

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Serge Ferrari in Corsica

Our method

From measurements to installation.

Installing a shade sail requires the anchor points to be securely fixed and the fabric to be properly tensioned.

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  1. Stage 1: An in-depth first conversation

    We start by understanding your needs and wishes.

  2. Step 2: Dimensions

    Our experts work them out with you, based on the area you want to cover.

  3. Step 3: A made-to-measure sail

    You choose the shape, colour and fabric, to suit your outdoor space and your taste.

  4. Step 4: Installation by our professionals

    They fix the anchor points and tension the fabric, for a safe and durable installation.

A shade sail designed for your outdoor space

We design your made-to-measure shade sail with you, from its shape to its installation.

You choose the shape and the colour

Every villa is different. We therefore offer a wide choice of colours and shapes, so that your made-to-measure shade sail suits your outdoor space and your taste.

A made-to-measure shade sail keeps the sun out effectively and gives your villa character. Beneath it, you have a comfortable, elegant place to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.

We work alongside you at every stage

We start with an in-depth conversation about your needs and wishes. Then we work alongside you at every stage of the project, from design to installation, so that your made-to-measure shade sail is of high quality, pleases you and does its job.

Protecting yourself from the sun with a made-to-measure shade sail

Have your made-to-measure shade sail made by LumiDesign

LumiDesign designs your made-to-measure shade sail and installs it at your home, in Corsica. It is beautiful and practical, and your outdoor space becomes a pleasant place to relax. Call us or visit the showroom in Porticcio to start designing the one for your villa.

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Shade sail in Corte

What changes in Corte.

Stone terrace at dusk: corner sofa with rust cushions on a wood and rope frame, matching armchair, round midnight-blue coffee table, two sun loungers under a cantilever parasol, potted plants; in the background, a citadel on its rock, the town below and mountains.
Illustration outdoor lounge facing the citadel

  1. The anchor points

    Stretching the fabric between the stones.

    A shade sail is a fabric tensioned between several anchor points. Around Corte, these points are taken on an old wall, on the corner of a house, or on masts set into a sloping terrace. Everything depends on the strength of these points and the tension of the fabric.

    That is why the technical visit matters: we look at the masonry, the space for a mast, and the access to bring it in when the lane is narrow. Our team then fixes the anchors and tensions the fabric; on an old wall, it is better not to do it yourself.

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  2. The fabric

    A fabric for shade or rain.

    We work with Serge Ferrari fabrics. Soltis 502 Proof is waterproof and comes in 35 colours; the manufacturer states that it holds up to 160 km/h for a 12 m² sail. According to Serge Ferrari, its fabrics do not deform under load and do not need re-tensioning after installation.

    A micro-perforated fabric lets air through, which helps in the dry summer heat, but it also lets water through. To stay sheltered in a storm downpour, you need a waterproof fabric and a slope: in a saddle shape, the water runs to the low point, whereas a fabric that is too flat holds it.

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  3. The seasons

    Taut in summer, and in winter?

    The sail is made for the fine season. It gives shade in the afternoon, when the sun beats down in the valley, and its shadow turns with the sun. We choose the shape, the height of the points and the orientation with you, so that it covers the table at the time you are there.

    In winter, in Corte, it freezes and can snow. Should the sail stay up or be taken down? We do not give a ready-made answer: we discuss it at the technical visit, according to the fabric, the anchors and the location of the house.

Your questions, our answers.

Do you install shade sails in Corte?

Yes, in Corte and the surrounding villages. Our showroom is in Porticcio, near Ajaccio, and we work throughout Corsica. We come to see the site, then our team fixes the anchors and tensions the sail. Describe your courtyard or terrace in the quote request.

Can a shade sail be attached to a stone wall?

Often, but not always: it all depends on the condition of the wall and the load the tensioned fabric will put on it. When the wall is not suitable, a mast takes over. We look at it at your home, during the technical visit.

Does a shade sail protect from storm rain?

Partly, with a waterproof fabric such as Soltis 502 Proof from Serge Ferrari and enough slope. It does not replace a permanent shelter: for that, look at the bioclimatic pergola.

Should a shade sail be taken down in winter in Corte?

The question arises here, where it freezes and can snow. The answer depends on the fabric, the anchors and the location: we look at it with you during the technical visit, before installation.

How much does a shade sail cost in Corte?

Each sail is made to measure: its price depends on the fabric, the dimensions and the anchors. We price it on quotation, after the technical visit.

How can I contact you to discuss my sun protection or outdoor design project?

Our team answers your questions and presents our services. You can reach us in three ways:

What is a shade sail and what are its advantages?

A shade sail is a fabric tensioned between several anchor points to create shade. It protects effectively against UV rays and lets air through. Beautiful and practical, it makes outdoor spaces comfortable in summer.

How long does a shade sail last?

Made from quality materials and regularly maintained, a shade sail can last for several years. Our fabrics resist bad weather, UV and water, which helps them last even in the Corsican climate.

How do I choose the right size for my shade sail?

The size of the sail depends on the area you want to cover: a terrace, a garden, a pool. Our experts work out the right dimensions for your project with you. Each sail is then made to measure, to cover that area properly.

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The blue twilight sky between the open louvres of a pergola, seen from below.

A shade sail project?

Describe your courtyard or garden: the walls around it, the area to cover, the time of day you are there. We come to see it in Corte.

    

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