The simplest type of shaded area you can find for your yard are garden patio umbrellas. Umbrellas are a great addition to any yard because they allow you to relax and enjoy your time outside without having to deal with the harsh sun or rain. Umbrellas help to reduce the amount of sun that an area receives making your time spent outside more enjoyable. Patio umbrellas are great because they can easily be moved around. You can purchase an umbrella that sits inside a table or a freestanding umbrella attached to a base. Another easy option for shade for a yard is a popup canopy. These are great for any yard or patio because they are portable and easy to assemble. They make a great addition to any pool deck and can be used to provide extra protection from harsh weather when entertaining guests on your patio. Portable canopies range in sizes depending on your needs. There are small canopies that are designed for only a few people as well as larger, 10x10 canopies that can fit multiple sets of tables and chairs under for entertaining outdoors.

Portable shade canopies are available at your local home improvement store as well as other stores that sell camping products. They are inexpensive, easy to set up, and perfect for your yard, soccer games, or enjoying a picnic on the beach. Another popular diy home design idea for a sun shade canopy is a gazebo. Outdoor gazebos are great for canopies because they provide you with shade while still adding style to your yard. A gazebo is a freestanding pavilion with an octagonal shape that has a roof and open sides. They can be small enough to act as simple garden dcor or as large as a 10 x 10 gazebo to act as an entertainment area for multiple people. The roof of a gazebo does not have to be made of solid wood, instead it could be made of canvas material like a canopy. Garden canopy gazebo covers can be purchased or custom made for your structure. The fabric you use for your outdoor gazebo canopies depends on the type of protection you would like.

If your gazebo is more like a pergola canopy or arbor then a full cover may not be the most aesthetically pleasing. Instead consider draping fabric over top of your structure and weaving it in between the openings to add a colorful touch to your gazebo. For larger structures that are more tent like, such as a 10x10 gazebo canopy, consider covering the entire roof with fabric. Canvas is the best material to use for garden canopy roofing because it is durable and easy to use. Another type of outdoor patio canopy for your yard or garden is an awning. Awnings are great additions to a yard, a pool deck, or a patio to provide shade and make your time spent outdoors a little more comfortable. Awnings for decks can be made of wood or aluminum, and covered with canvas, wood, or aluminum roofing. An awning for patio is very similar and can be made of the same materials depending on the design of your home. You can build or purchase either stationary awnings or retractable awnings depending on your preference.

Stationary structures are great for areas in which you entertain guests often because it ensures a weather proof area at all times. Retractable structures are the best awnings for a porch in the front of your home because it allows you to relax and enjoy the sun or have some shade easily. Another way to add some flair to your yard is to decorate your outdoor garden canopies. Besides adding color fabrics for the canopy coverings, you can add plants and lights for extra dcor. Hanging plants and planters and garden containers are great additions to any canopy or gazebo.

String lighting or lanterns can be placed inside or outside your structure to provide garden light when it is dark out, allowing you to enjoy your garden canopy longer. Benches or other forms of seating can also be used to add life to your canopy. A garden swing with canopy is an excellent addition inside or outside your canopy because it has a protective covering over top already. Swings will not only provide you with a place to sit but are great for rocking in while enjoying the peaceful outdoors.