# Flat Patio Umbrellas The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nenufar-parasol References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/003727.html) & [samoadesign](http://www.samoadesign.com/) The Nenufar garden umbrella by Samoa Design is a true innovation in [patio parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade). The contemporary design creates shade with a flat shape and, "[high-tech aluminum foil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-outdoor-furniture) split laser and tapissé fabric," according to Trendir. The umbrella comes in round and square versions and tilts and adjusts in height to shade you stylishly from the sun’s rays. Various colors of the Nenufar are available to match with your outdoor décor, and you can even get a little table to shade your summer cocktail too! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Flat Umbrella Design:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop minimalist patio umbrellas with innovative flat shapes rather than traditional rounded canopies. - **High-tech Fabric:** Potential for textile companies to produce advanced materials for outdoor patio umbrellas that can block UV rays and withstand various weather conditions. - **Multipurpose Umbrella Accessories:** Chances for umbrella makers to create additional attachments that can serve a secondary purpose, such as a table or phone charger, to enhance a customer's outdoor experience. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** Manufacturers of outdoor furniture can leverage flat umbrella designs to offer customers a unique, modern aesthetic in their collections. - **Textiles:** The outdoor textile industry has an opportunity to develop and market innovative fabrics for patio umbrellas that are durable and protective against weather elements. - **Consumer Electronics:** Multifunctional patio umbrella accessories could be a new product line for consumer electronics companies to integrate mobile chargers and other tech items into outdoor living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Cantilevered Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novara.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Slated Phenolic Board Sunshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensombra.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [Marine-Grade Sun Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shibumi-shade.md) - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-lamp.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-shelter.md)