A Blueprint for Success: The Story of The Storm Cellar & ShadeScapes Americas
For over two decades, ShadeScapes Americas has helped visionary businesses shape memorable outdoor experiences through European-influenced, world-class shade and seating solutions. From five-star hotels in Southern California to beach resorts in the Hamptons, high-elevation wineries in Western Colorado to the rolling estate vineyards of the Texas Hill Country, and Manhattan rooftops to San Francisco's…...
THE PERFECT PAIRING: Sophisticated Winery Shade and Seating
As the owner of a vineyard and wine-making establishment, you know that a truly exceptional winery is a symphony for the senses – the aroma of the earth, the complex notes in the glass, the breathtaking sweep of the landscape. You are the curator of this experience, crafting not just world-class wine, but a destination…...
Cantilever Umbrellas vs. Center Post Umbrellas: Which Is Right For You
Designing your dream space comes with a lot of decisions – what colors, what materials, which shapes and structures. Adding shade to your space can make these decisions even more complicated by opening a door of endless possibilities for shade solutions. Below, we'll take a closer look at two of the most popular umbrella styles…...
2024 Trends in Outdoor Designs
Saying that trends change like the weather would be an understatement. What does this mean for exterior design? Every year, predictions for the upcoming year’s trends for outdoor design touch on everything from lighting to greenery and yes, even shade. Even popular, current trends may be primed to phase out — such as creating outdoor…...
USA Today: ShadeScapes is pioneering the outdoor shade industry with innovative umbrellas and cabanas
Twenty years ago, ShadeScapes Americas was founded with the mission to bring innovative shade solutions to North America. The company was founded by CEO Josephine Moniak Edmondson who had been searching for high-quality and long-lasting shade while designing an outdoor space at her home in Western Colorado. Unable to find anything on the United States market…...
Salone Del Mobile 2023
With over 2000 exhibitors, the Salone Del Mobile in Milan, Italy, is the largest furniture and design trade show in the world. They welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors every year at the fairgrounds located just outside of the city center. We went to discover the latest trends in shade (and furniture). It's hard to…...
Business Insider: ShadeScapes Sets a New Standard for Outdoor Umbrellas and Cabanas
ShadeScapes Americas began two decades ago when CEO Josephine Moniak Edmondson encountered a challenge while designing her outdoor space in Western Colorado: the lack of durable, high-quality shade products available in the U.S. market. Rather than settle for less, she turned the problem into a purpose—launching a company dedicated to bringing innovative and lasting shade…...
The Porch 30th Street Station in Philadelphia
The Porch at 30th Street Station: A Case Study in Urban Transformation The Porch at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is a shining example of urban revitalization, transforming underutilized land and parking spaces into a bustling public space. This transformation was spearheaded by the University City District (UCD), a partnership dedicated to enhancing economic vitality…...
Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia, Colorado
Adding elegance to an outdoor performance space for the community to enjoy is how Shadescapes approached this project with the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Cultivating and encouraging the vitality of our community - that is the goal of the Blue Sage Center for the Arts. Through the arts and humanities, Blue Sage is…...
Summer Showroom Story
This summer, ShadeScapes Americas invites you to Aspen Kitchen Rooftop to experience our stunning shade designs while you enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and exciting contemporary American cuisine from Chef Emil David. A year ago, General Manager Marc Ellert-Beck, wanted to bring distinctive shade to the beautiful Aspen Kitchen Rooftop. As he considered his options, our company…...
Shade Lounge at Aspen Food and Wine Classic
Grand Tasting Pavilion, June 15th-17th, 2018 ShadeScapes is creating a Shade Lounge in the center courtyard of the Grand Tasting Pavilion, June 15-17th. Enjoy the contemporary umbrellas and trendsetting furniture at the base of Aspen Mountain. Then head over to the Aspen Kitchen Rooftop where ShadeScapes is showcasing a full range of shade all…...
Aspen Food and Wine Classic
ShadeScapes is creating a Shade Lounge in the center courtyard of the Grand Tasting Pavilion, June 15-17th, 2018. Enjoy the contemporary umbrellas and trendsetting furniture at the base of Aspen Mountain. Then head over to the Aspen Kitchen Rooftop where ShadeScapes is showcasing a full range of shade all summer long – including the Extremis…...
ShadeScapes Shares Spotlight with Other Businesses
On Friday, October 6, Shadescapes Americas received their official plaque declaring them a 2017 Colorado Company to Watch. The presentation took place at the company’s national headquarters in downtown Hotchkiss in front of about 90 Valley business owners and other local movers and shakers. Maggie Maxwell of Colorado Companies to Watch presented the award and…...
The St. John Shade Project
March 1, 2018 - For our 2018 Shade Project, we chose to support a special community, St. John in the US Virgin Islands. The island was one of many ravaged by Hurricane Irma on September 7th and then again two weeks later by Hurricane Maria. Both were Category 5 hurricanes, with Irma’s winds exceeding 185 mph…...
ShadeScapes Gala Spotlights Entrepreneurs
ShadeScapes Americas was named a 2017 Colorado Company to Watch. The award acknowledges the drive, excellence and influence of ShadeScapes Americas as a growing company developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enabling new industries and enriching the community of Hotchkiss and Delta County as a whole. The firm was selected from 600 qualified…...
Local & Beyond Celebration
Over a hundred attendees joined us for our Local and Beyond Forum and Colorado Companies to Watch Celebration Dinner. It was a memorable evening! In planning our award event, we realized that we wanted to celebrate with other local businesses creating jobs, energizing our community and attracting visitors…...
Aspen Kitchen Pop-Up Showroom
As part of being recognized as a 2017 Colorado Companies to Watch winner, ShadeScapes decided to take our celebration on tour with a pop-up showroom up in Aspen. We had been working closely with Aspen Kitchen’s General Manager, Marc Ellert-Beck, to incorporate shade into the incredible outdoor rooftop bar area and thought the location would…...
Aspen Snowmass Jazz Festival – Labor Day 2017
Due to recognition from our Colorado Companies to Watch award, ShadeScapes was offered the opportunity to be a first-time sponsor of the Aspen Snowmass Jazz festival. Labor Day weekend, the ShadeScapes team created an onsite Shade Lounge that was much appreciated given the hot and sunny weather! As part of our sponsorship, we created a…...
Digital disruptors imagining a new economic paradigm
Shadescapes distributes premium umbrellas, shade solutions and outdoor furniture. PIVOTAL MOMENTS: When launching ShadeScapes, Jo Edmondson created an online distribution company rather than follow the traditional designer showroom model. In 2011, ShadeScapes added cabanas to its lines. DEFINING INNOVATION: ShadeScapes was an early adopter of online marketing/SEO and continues to use digital means to efficiently drive…...
ShadeScapes named a 2017 Winner of Colorado Companies to Watch
Hotchkiss, CO – ShadeScapes Americas announced today that it has been named a 2017 Colorado Company to Watch. The award acknowledges the drive, excellence and influence of ShadeScapes Americas as a growing company. Colorado Companies to Watch, a public-private partnership advocating for small business development in Colorado, honors 2nd stage companies that develop valuable products and…...
Aspen Shades Punta Mita, Mexico
Vince Lahey of Aspen Shades is always up for a challenge. His client needed expert help with shade design and installation for a large open air pavilion and pool area in Punta Mita, Mexico. Four Umbrosa Spectras were selected due to their strength and versatility. The client loved how the modern blended with the traditional, and that…...
ShadeScapes Open House Showcases Historic Renovation
When is a building more than a simple building, more than drywall and 2x4s, more than paint and fixtures, more than a place where spreadsheets are created and invoices billed out? The staff of ShadeScapes Americas in Hotchkiss are eager to answer those questions as they showcase their newly-renovated building this weekend. This building is…...
Shake Shack Nationwide Locations
Established in 2004, Shake Shack is a modern day “roadside” burger stand that sprouted from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which includes many of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants. From its ingredients and employment practices, to its environmental responsibility, design, and community investment. ShakeShack’s mission is to continually Stand for Something Good. Aria…...
Joy Park at Denver Children’s Museum Denver, CO
Joy Park is an outdoor exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. The spectacular 30,000 sq. ft. space features fun, interactive snapshots of different Colorado locations. The vision for Joy Park began in 2012 with a joint venture between Kerri Atter, Special Projects Manager of the Children’s Museum, her great team, and Denver Parks…...
No post found
Load More
