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Grey balcony parasol

Updated: 22.10.2026

A 2.7 m round canopy looks modest in a photo and then fills a narrow UK balcony from railing to door. A grey balcony parasol in this set is the 200 x 125 cm rectangle, not that circle. Measure the floor before you order the larger diameter, including the path you still need to the door. The scored listings are on the [grey parasol comparison](/hub/sun-shades/grey-parasol). This page stays with fit, a light frame, and the sun that still reaches your arms. A qualifying purchase through our links can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

A 2.7 m round canopy looks modest in a photo and then fills a narrow UK balcony from railing to door. A grey balcony parasol in this set is the 200 x 125 cm rectangle, not that circle.

Our top picks

VOUNOT VOUNOT 2.7 m tilting parasol

Best overall

VOUNOT VOUNOT 2.7 m tilting parasol
6.8/10about £39.46
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VOUNOT VOUNOT 200 x 125 cm grey balcony parasol

Rank 2

VOUNOT VOUNOT 200 x 125 cm grey balcony parasol
9.2/10about £33.36
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On this page
  1. 1.Why round 2.7 m parasols come back
  2. 2.The grey rectangle in this set
  3. 3.Wind on a balcony
  4. 4.Half parasols and sun on a small balcony

Why round 2.7 m parasols come back

One review on the 2.7 m VOUNOT, listed at about £39.46, sent the canopy back because it was too big for a balcony. A 2.7 m circle needs 2.7 m of clear width. A door swing, a railing, and a place to stand often leave less than that. The pole and its base sit in the middle of the circle, in front of the door. Tilting the cloth does not shrink the diameter. If the balcony is a deep terrace with a dining set and a hole in the table, the best grey garden parasol page is where that 2.7 m row still belongs. If you can touch both railings in a few steps, start with the rectangle.

The grey rectangle in this set

The balcony listing is VOUNOT ASIN B08F55XT6L, listed at about £33.36 on amazon.co.uk. The colour field says grey. The canopy is 200 x 125 cm: 2 m on the long side and 1.25 m on the short side. The 2.35 m figure is the pole length, not a second canopy. A cover is in the box. A base is not stated. amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 2,706 reviews, and the details ASIN matches, which is why this row is the top pick in the comparison. Reviews describe a rectangular balcony and a bistro set, not six seats in a ring.
VOUNOT VOUNOT 2.7 m tilting parasol

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VOUNOT VOUNOT 2.7 m tilting parasol
6.8/10about £39.46
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Wind on a balcony

Balconies funnel wind. A review on this grey VOUNOT says a rib bent after the canopy was left up in a breeze. The listed 2 kg is the parasol, not ballast. The cover is a sleeve for the folded cloth, not a filled base. UV 50+ is not a wind rating. The page states no tested speed. On a balcony, if the cloth is tugging, you close it, because a bent rib is already in the file. How to close and how to claim a bent rib is on the how to put up a garden parasol page. A cantilever base of about 80 kg or more is the wrong answer on a domestic slab. That layout is on the centre pole vs cantilever parasol page.

Half parasols and sun on a small balcony

A half parasol sits against a wall and throws shade outward. Look at that type only if 1.25 m of depth is still too much. It is not in this set, so it is not scored. Put the 1.25 m side of this rectangle across the depth, or the 2 m side along a thin railing. The NHS still recommends shade from 11am to 3pm, March to October, when the UV index is 3 or higher, plus clothing and at least SPF 30 with 4-star UVA protection. A 200 x 125 cm canopy can cover the coffee and leave a forearm in the sun. The box line is a parasol and a cover, not a sand spike.

Common questions

Will a 2.7 m parasol fit a balcony?
Often it will not. The canopy is 2.7 m across, and one review returned a 2.7 m VOUNOT because it was too big. You also need room for the pole, the base, and a path to the door. Tilt does not reduce the diameter. If the balcony is a narrow strip, use 200 x 125 cm.
What does 200 x 125 cm actually cover?
It covers a rectangle 2 m by 1.25 m: a bistro table, a double chair, or a strip along a railing, which matches the reviews. It does not cover chairs all round a dining table. The 2.35 m figure is the pole length, for headroom, not a diameter. Listed weight is about 2 kg for the parasol.
Is the VOUNOT rectangle grey?
Yes. The colour field on B08F55XT6L says grey, and it is the only spec block in this set that does. The cloth is polyester and the frame is four steel ribs. The amazon.co.uk price is about £33.36, with 4.3 from 2,706 reviews. Do not swap in a figure from the brand's own website. Confirm grey on the live page before you pay.
Does it need a base on a balcony?
Yes. The spec lists a parasol and a cover, not a base. The cover keeps the folded cloth tidy. It does not stop the pole falling. A 2 kg parasol needs a stand that matches the pole, on a flat floor. You do not need the 40 kg to 50 kg base quoted for a freestanding 2.7 m pole. Close the cloth when you go in.
Will it survive a breeze?
The reviews do not promise that. One rib bent after the canopy was left up in a breeze, and another reviewer says to be careful in the wind. There is no tested wind speed. If the cloth tugs, close it and fit the cover. A bent rib is a fault to raise with the amazon.co.uk seller, not a rib to straighten.
What if the tilt faces the wrong way?
One review says the tilt pointed the wrong way, and another says the tilt works, so the joint can function and still face the wrong side of your door. You may need to rotate the pole in the base. On a narrow balcony that turn can hit the railing or the glass. If you cannot turn it without fouling the door, this rectangle is the wrong way round for that corner.

Related pages

Rectangular parasol comparison

Grey parasol

Best grey garden parasol for a dining table or balcony

How to choose a grey garden parasol: size and pole

How to put up a garden parasol: base, crank and wind

Centre pole vs cantilever parasol for table or sofa

Sources

Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings compared on this page. Method scored 21 October 2026. Updated 22.10.2026.

  1. NHS: sunscreen and sun safety (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  2. Cancer Research UK: sun safety (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  3. NHS Tayside: sun protective products (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  4. GOV.UK: General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  5. GOV.UK: accepting returns and giving refunds (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  6. Which?: faulty products (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  7. Brollies and Parasols: parasol guidance (retrieved 22.10.2026)
  8. Opal Retail: cantilever versus centre pole (retrieved 22.10.2026)