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A romantic update for a 150-year-old farmhouse

We step inside the garden of Danielle Symes’ 150-year-old farmhouse. See how she uses our Dusk Blue Scallop Sundial umbrella to add a soft, romantic touch to her historic restoration.

If a Stylish Summer Is On Their Wishlist...

What do you get the beach goer who seems to have it all? Upgrade their setup with durable, high-quality beach essentials built for a better beach life.

Behind The Design - The Italian Collection, Part 1

Every design tells a story, and our exclusive Italian Collection is a deeply personal one. We invite you behind the scenes to discover how this outdoor fabric collaboration was brought to life.

Under the Umbrella: Co-founder Krista on My Daily Business Podcast

Discover how the search for a beautiful and functional wedding present launched Basil Bangs over 15 years ago. Co-founder Krista Huebner shares her insights from 15-year journey.

Mike on the Mic: 10 quick fire questions

Behind every great design is a great story. This Father's Day, we wanted to share a little more of ours. We grabbed five minutes with our co-founder, head designer, and resident 'designer dad', Mike Durante, for a fun quick-fire round so you can get to know the man behind the brand.

The Creative Type - House & Garden Feature

Get to know our founders, Mike Durante and Krista Huebner, in this exclusive feature with House & Garden magazine. Learn what fuels their creativity and how they are continuing to evolve Basil Bangs' iconic outdoor collection.

Black Stripes on Any Budget

Elevated, unpretentious and polished, there's something magical about black stripes. They're bold yet understated, classic yet fresh, pairing beautifully with soft neutrals and natural tones to create the perfect foundation to lift your outdoor spaces.

House 17 by Three Birds Renovations

In a leafy Sydney suburb, Three Birds Renovations has masterfully transformed a 1920s Californian Bungalow into a contemporary family haven. Their latest project, House 17, strikes the perfect balance between respecting architectural heritage and meeting modern living needs.

Nostalgia on a stick

In a delightful celebration of Australian summer traditions, Pure Pops unveils three new flavors that transport us back to the carefree days of childhood, styled with Basil Bangs' iconic Ombre Forest Jardin Umbrella and deck chairs from our Italian Collection.

Pair'd Margaret River

In a region already synonymous with exceptional wine and produce, it takes something special to elevate the Margaret River experience. Enter Pair'd – the week-long celebration that recently transformed the Western Australian coastline into a playground of culinary, musical and design excellence.

Celebrating with Jan Logan

Jan Logan, the iconic Australian jeweller, recently celebrated an incredible milestone of 35 years of timeless style, while unveiling a stunning 2025 collection. We were thrilled to be part of such a beautiful celebration, with our beautiful patio umbrellas providing a refined touch, and much needed shade, to the elegant setting.

Road trip with Pauline Morrissey

There’s nothing like a summer road trip to spark a sense of adventure, and journalist Pauline Morrissey knows how to do it right.  Embracing slow travel, she soaked in golden coastlines, charming country towns, and hidden picnic spots along the drive from Melbourne to Sydney. Lucky for us, we got to follow along, living vicariously through her beautiful photos.

Spring Masterclass with Steve Cordony
A masterclass with Steve Cordony on styling and entertaining? Yes please! We were thrilled to partner with Steve to supply our beautiful Amore Stripe umbrella in 'Forest', the perfect partner for his Italian themed Spring Masterclass.
The Italian Collection is here!
Saving you the jet lag, we're bringing that European holiday feeling to life this summer with the launch of our newest collection, The Italian Collection.
The Design Show - It's a wrap!
What an incredible three days we've had at the Design Show, Sydney. We absolutely loved meeting new faces, reconnecting with familiar ones, and showcasing our newest collection. Jump through to see our show wrap video...
How to: Choose the Right Umbrella Base

One of the most common questions we're asked is, "What umbrella base do I choose?". The answer to that is always based on a couple of important criteria...Learn more

The Best Picnic Set-up
Whether you're gathering friends for a grazing platter or taking enjoying a solo date with a good book, our picnic essentials up your picnic game for maximum relaxation.
Materials Matter
Buy Once, Buy Better. Our environmental policy is to make well designed, high quality products that you love, and love you back.
Let's talk fabrics
We field a lot of questions about what our products are made from and how they perform. So we thought it was a good time to start at the beginning and talk about our outdoor fabrics, arguably one of the...
Dining out...with Jono Fleming
Our stylish mate, Jono Fleming, shares his recipe for a beautiful autumn pasta and sets a pretty table.