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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 Propriano: design, fabric and anchor pointsShade, and air.

Image from the manufacturer Serge Ferrari: two orange shade sails tensioned between the walls of a stone patio, an olive tree planted in the paving, two sun loungers with orange fabric, a glazed bay opening onto a dining room and a garden.
Serge Ferrari image · orange sails tensioned above a patio planted with an olive tree

A few well-placed anchor points are enough to tension a fabric that shades the terrace, with no frame. We design it for your outdoor space with Serge Ferrari fabrics, then our team installs it.

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Terrace, garden, pool
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Propriano

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 Propriano

What changes in Propriano.

Woven sun loungers with beige cushions lined up under two grey parasols with wooden poles, on a light stone pool deck; stone and timber villa, anthracite grey pergola on the upper terrace and palm trees.
Casa Palma sun loungers and parasols by the pool

  1. Shade with no frame

    Shade with neither post nor roof.

    A patio between two walls, a pool deck, a dining area in front of a village house in the Sartenais: the sail hooks onto what is already there, façade, wall or mast, and covers the space without closing it in. It is positioned according to the sun’s path over the spot to be protected.

    The fixing points are set at different heights. The fabric then twists slightly, which stiffens it and channels rainwater towards one corner; tensioned flat, it would form pockets.

    See the shade sail

  2. Soltis 502 Proof

    A waterproof fabric made for sails.

    Soltis 502 Proof is the fabric Serge Ferrari intends for shade sails and pergola roofs. Waterproof, it is woven from 100 % recycled polyester yarn and comes in 35 colours. The manufacturer states it holds up to 160 km/h for a 12 m² sail.

    The manufacturer explains that its Précontraint process keeps the fabric stable under load, with no need to re-tension it. An open-weave fabric, by contrast, lets air and water through: tell us whether you want shade only or shelter as well.

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  3. The anchor points

    The wind from the gulf pulls on every corner.

    When the sea wind enters the gulf, it pulls on every fixing point. Fresh render, old stone masonry or a sealed-in mast do not take the same load: we examine them one by one at the technical visit, and we add a mast when a wall is not strong enough.

    In a house lived in mainly in summer, think about winter: a sail left up spends the bad season alone against the gales. We plan with you how to unhook it and store it easily at the end of the season.

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Your questions, our answers.

Do you put up shade sails in Propriano?

Yes, in Propriano and throughout the Gulf of Valinco, as in the rest of Corsica. We come to see the supports and take the measurements, then our team installs the sail. Our four other services are gathered on the Propriano page.

Which fabric for a shade sail near the sea?

A waterproof fabric such as Soltis 502 Proof by Serge Ferrari, rated by the manufacturer to withstand up to 160 km/h on a 12 m² sail. We check the anchor points and the wind exposure on site.

Can you stay under the sail when it rains?

Partly, if the fabric is waterproof and steep enough. Its main role is still shade; if you want a real roof, a bioclimatic pergola is better suited.

Can a sail be put up without installing a mast?

Yes, if the façade or walls can take the load. Otherwise, a mast adds to the fixing points. We decide together at the technical visit.

What does a shade sail cost in Propriano?

Each sail has its own price, depending on its size, its fabric and its anchor points. We provide it on quotation, after the visit to your home.

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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Shade sail elsewhere in Corsica

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

A shade sail project?

Describe the space to shade and the walls or posts around it. We come to see them in Propriano.

    

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