How I Fixed Those Summer Blues With A Retractable Roof

*This is a collaborative post about beating summer blues with a retractable roof

Summer has officially come to an end and I’m not quite ready to accept it just yet. I get major summer blues around this time of year, so I decided that this time round I need to come up with a solution rather than sulking all autumn long. That’s when I came across Designer Shade Solutions, retractable roof specialists. They have a range of pergolas with retractable roofs which allow you to relax outside all year long. I know, I couldn’t believe it myself! Today, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about these wonderful structures so that you can cling on to that summer feeling for a little while longer.

So, how exactly does a retractable roof work?

Retractable roofs do what they say on the tin, “they have a roof which retracts, meaning it can close and shelter from rain and wind when needed, tilt to create shade or open for maximum sunlight” as described by Savvy in Somerset in a recent blog. This means you can enjoy the outdoor air, the panoramic views, and the feel of external living without the fear of weather getting in the way. The Spruce even spoke about pergolas in a recent article, identifying them as “an outdoor structure consisting of columns that support a roofing grid of beams and rafters”. Clearly, this traditional structure lacks the protection and shelter that a modern retractable roof louvre from Designer Shade Solutions offers. So, for me, there’s a clear winner.

Make it your own

Turns out, Designer Shade Solutions “offer an entirely bespoke experience” according to Life on the Lock, meaning you can customise your pergola and make it your own. This could include adding a heating system to keep in that summer warmth, implementing LED lighting to match a specific colour palette, or even integrating glass screens to create a complete indoor-outdoor effect. These bespoke features are an excellent way to fix those summer blues because even in the heavy showers or freezing snow you can still pretend you’re on a gorgeous summer holiday.

How else can I extend that summer feeling?

Clearly, a retractable roof pergola or pergola sliding roof (whatever you chose to call it!) is one of the best ways to extend that summer feeling because it adds warmth and shelter to your outdoor space. But how else can we replicate the summer atmosphere? Well, obviously you are going to need some furniture or other entertainment factors to add under your retractable roof. How about a sun lounger or outdoor sofa to kick back and relax on? With retractable pergolas, you can even add a BBQ underneath and continue cooking up a storm in every weather condition! The possibilities are endless.

So, if like me, you are feeling down in this weather and craving that summer feeling, why not find yourself a retractable pergola canopy? I would definitely recommend checking out the selection available at Designer Shade Solutions as they can help to create exactly what you envision, keeping that sense of summer living on.