Open Air Cabanas for Pools, Patios, and Spas
Resort-quality poolside shade. Built for the Capital Region.
SummerSpace Open Air Cabanas for pools, patios, and spas — custom-fabricated, anchored to hold in Capital Region wind, and built to look as good in year ten as year one.
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A freestanding shade structure for your pool deck, patio, or spa area — permanently installed, infinitely customizable.
A SummerSpace Open Air Cabana is a freestanding aluminum structure with a Tempotest fabric roof and a cupola ventilation system — installed on your existing pool deck, concrete patio, or composite decking with three anchor screws per leg. It is not a temporary canopy and it is not a full architectural pergola. It is the permanent upgrade from the market umbrella that blows over, in a structure that looks like it was designed for the space — because it was.
Open sides keep the air moving. The fabric roof blocks the sun and UV. The anchored frame stays where you put it.
What makes a SummerSpace cabana different from everything else on the market.
Tempotest fabric roof — 24 selections
The same Tempotest marine-grade fabric used in SummerSpace awnings and retractable systems — 24 linens, stripes, and solids, UV-resistant and rated for outdoor exposure. The roof that started the morning looking beautiful still looks the same at the end of a Capital Region summer. Choose the pattern and color that coordinates with your home's exterior — or the one that makes the pool deck feel like a different property entirely.
Vector Vent cupola ventilation system
The roof peak integrates a cupola ventilation system made from industrial-strength aluminum, color-matched to your frame. It promotes natural airflow through the canopy so the space under the cabana stays cool even on a hot July afternoon — rather than trapping heat the way flat-roof shade structures do. Function and design working together.
Tapered leg design with inverted buttress system
The SummerSpace cabana leg profile is not a standard aluminum post. The tapered design and reinforced inverted buttress system give the structure the lateral strength to hold its shape in Capital Region wind without requiring the heavy gauge framing that makes most shade structures look institutional. It is engineered to be strong where strength matters and elegant where it is visible.
Anchored footing — three screws per leg
Every leg anchors to your existing concrete, composite decking, or heavy wood surface with three anchor screws per leg — not a weighted base, not a temporary spike. The result is a structure that withstands virtually any weather condition the Capital Region delivers, without the visual bulk of a poured concrete footer or the instability of a portable base.
Easy roof tensioning fast straps
The fabric roof stays drum-tight across the season without tools or special techniques. SummerSpace fast straps pull and secure the Tempotest fabric in minutes — so if you want to swap the roof fabric for a new color or pattern, the process takes an afternoon, not a contractor visit.
Corner curtains and privacy panels
Three curtain and panel color options with coordinating ties matched to your roof fabric. Draw them across when the afternoon sun hits the wrong angle, when the neighbors are a little too close, or when you want the cabana to feel like a private retreat rather than an open structure. They pull back and disappear when you do not need them.
Light and fan bracket mounting
Integrated ceiling bracket positions for lighting and ceiling fans are built into the roof structure — no additional hardware, no structural modification. A ceiling fan keeps the space comfortable through the afternoon heat. A light fixture extends your time there past sunset. Both are available as standard options at the time of installation.
9 SummerShield frame colors
Nine low-gloss, lightly textured powder-coat finishes — the same SummerShield 2604 coating used across every SummerSpace product. AAMA 2604-rated, 3,000-hour salt spray tested, UV-inhibited, and anti-microbial infused. The color holds through Capital Region winters without fading, chalking, or corroding.
Capital Region durability — not a resort prop
Most cabanas are designed for resort climates — Florida, the Southwest, coastal California. SummerSpace Open Air Cabanas are manufactured with the same extruded aluminum and SummerShield coating system used across their full commercial product line. This is not a pool deck decoration that looks good for two summers. It is a structure engineered to last decades.
Stop retreating inside every time the afternoon sun hits the pool deck.
A SummerSpace cabana is poolside shade done right — custom-fabricated to your deck, anchored to hold in Capital Region wind, and built to last through decades of summers. We come to you, design it, and price it before you commit to anything.
Cabanas built across the Capital Region.
Our Cabanas Projects.
What you are getting — and what it is built to handle.
Supplier
SummerSpace — premium outdoor enclosure manufacturer
Configurations
Rectangle · Square · Octagon — custom to site dimensions
Frame material
Fully extruded aluminum — non-corrosive, maintenance-free
Frame finish
SummerShield 2604 powder coating — AAMA 2604 spec, 3,000-hr salt spray rated, UV-inhibited, anti-microbial; 9 low-gloss color options
Roof fabric
Tempotest marine-grade — 24 linens, stripes, and solids; UV-resistant, fade-resistant
Roof ventilation
Vector Vent cupola ventilation system — industrial aluminum, color-matched to frame
Roof tensioning
Fast strap tensioning system — no tools required, owner-adjustable
Leg design
Tapered leg with reinforced inverted buttress system — engineered for lateral wind loads
Anchoring
Three anchor screws per leg — secures to concrete, composite decking, or heavy wood
Options
Corner curtains and privacy panels (3 color options) · Light and fan bracket mounting kit
Installation
Freestanding — no foundation or new structural work required for most installations
Installation time
Typically 1–2 days depending on configuration and site conditions
Warranty
SummerSpace manufacturer warranty on frame, fabric, and hardware; Decadent Outdoors labor warranty on installation
Your pool deck could look like a resort. It just needs the right shade structure.
One free in-home visit. We measure the space, walk through the customization options, and give you a fixed price — before you commit to anything.
how it works
From first call to first afternoon in the shade.
Free in-home consultation
We come to your property, assess the pool deck, patio, or spa area, and walk through configuration options — shape, fabric, frame color, curtain panels, lighting. We measure the space and confirm the anchoring surface. Everything is selected at the consultation, not through a catalog guessing game
Free · In-home · No pressure
Custom design and fixed quote
Your cabana is configured to your exact site dimensions and customization selections. You receive a fixed-price quote covering the cabana, all selected options, and installation. Where helpful, we provide a detailed fixed-price quote covering the cabana, all selected options, and installation. No surprises at installation. Fixed price guaranteed
DETAILED QUOTE INCLUDED
Professional installation
Our team installs your SummerSpace cabana in 1–2 days depending on configuration and site. We handle anchor installation, frame assembly, fabric tensioning, and all option installations — curtain panels, lighting, fan bracket. The structure is ready to use the day we leave.
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What Our Clients Say
Real results from real Capital Region homeowners.
The pool is open all day. The shade should be too.
A custom SummerSpace cabana creates the shaded retreat your pool deck has been missing — Tempotest fabric overhead, corner curtains for privacy, a ceiling fan for the warm afternoons and evenings. Designed for your space, installed in a day.
COMPLETE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE
Explore related products.
Retractable awnings
A cabana shades the poolside gathering area. A retractable awning handles the deck, patio door, or adjacent wall exposure. The two products solve different shade problems in the same outdoor space — and are often installed together as part of a complete shade plan.
Motorized screens
Add Fenetex motorized screens to the open sides of your cabana footprint and the space transitions from a shade structure to a fully enclosed outdoor room — bugs out, heat managed, usable through the entire Capital Region summer.
Radiant Heating
Once you are using your deck through spring and fall — which a good awning enables — radiant heat extends that season further. Ceiling-mounted infrared heaters that warm you directly, not the air.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between a cabana and a pergola?
A SummerSpace Open Air Cabana is a freestanding shade structure with a Tempotest fabric roof — it is designed for pool decks, patios, and spa areas where you need shade overhead without a permanent structure. A StruXure pergola is a full architectural structure with motorized aluminum louvers, integrated gutters, and complete weather control. Cabanas are simpler, faster to install, lower investment, and fully portable if needed. Pergolas are permanent outdoor rooms. We help you determine which fits your space and goals at the free consultation.
How much does a cabana cost?
A SummerSpace Open Air Cabana typically ranges from $4,000 to $10,000+ installed, depending on configuration (rectangle, square, or octagon), size, fabric selection, and chosen options (corner curtains, lighting, fans). Every quote is fixed-price and based on your exact site measurements and selections — no estimates, no surprises.
Can a cabana be installed on an existing pool deck?
Yes — that is the most common installation. The SummerSpace anchoring system uses three screws per leg to secure the structure to existing concrete, composite decking, or heavy wood. No new foundation or concrete work is required for most installations. We assess your existing surface at the consultation and confirm the right anchoring approach before any quote is finalized.
Will a SummerSpace cabana hold up in Capital Region weather?
Yes. The SummerSpace cabana uses the same fully extruded aluminum framing and SummerShield 2604 powder coating as their full commercial product line — not the lightweight aluminum used in big-box patio furniture. The anchored footing system with three screws per leg holds the structure in high wind. Most homeowners leave the frame in place year-round and remove the fabric roof panel at the end of the season for winter storage. Re-tensioning in spring takes an afternoon.
Can I add corner curtains and a ceiling fan to a cabana?
Yes — both are standard options at the time of installation. Corner curtains and privacy panels come in three color options with coordinating ties matched to your roof fabric. The light and fan bracket mounting kit installs in the roof structure during the original installation with no additional structural modification. We include these in the design discussion and quote them as part of the full installation.
How long does installation take?
Most SummerSpace cabana installations take 1–2 days depending on configuration size and site conditions. There is no concrete work, no permit process in most cases, and no complex structural work. Our team handles anchor installation, frame assembly, fabric tensioning, and all option installations in a single visit. You use it the day we leave.
What is the difference between a cabana and a screen room?
A SummerSpace cabana is an open-air shade structure — it provides overhead shade and UV protection but has open sides. Wind and insects can enter freely. A screen room is a fully enclosed structure with Phifer TuffScreen mesh panels on all sides — it is insect-free but also encloses the space entirely. A cabana is the right choice when you want shade without enclosure. A screen room is the right choice when you want a bug-free enclosed outdoor space. For the best of both, corner curtain panels on a cabana provide some side protection without full enclosure.
Resort-quality poolside shade from $4,000 installed.
Custom-fabricated to your pool deck. 24 fabric selections. 9 frame colors. Corner curtain and lighting options. Fixed-price quote — you know exactly what you are getting before we start.
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