Winners · Pool & Terrace Week
Adam & Jolene
The winning pool. Adam & Jolene finished their pool deck with a Desert Sand double-tier umbrella, its warm sand and ivory panels sitting beside timber decking, striped loungers and an outdoor bar.
As seen on The Block 2026
The Umbrellas Seen on The Block 2026
Adam & Jolene won Pool & Terrace Week on The Block 2026, with Courtney & Sev just a fraction of a point behind, and both pools featured Retro Umbrella Co. See the houses, then shop the styles they picked.
See the housesThe Block 2026 · Season 22
The top two pools of Pool & Terrace Week
Pool & Terrace Week on The Block 2026 came down to a fraction of a point. Adam & Jolene took the win with Courtney & Sev right behind them, and both pools featured Retro Umbrella Co umbrellas: Desert Sand for Adam & Jolene, Ivory Mist for Courtney & Sev. Lisa & Rosco picked Ivory Mist for their pool as well.
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A fraction of a point behind
Courtney & Sev
Courtney & Sev finished just a fraction of a point behind the winners. Their pool terrace pairs Ivory Mist with a long modular lounge, timber decking and a glass pool fence.
Lisa & Rosco
Lisa & Rosco chose Ivory Mist too, setting their umbrella over a daybed at the far end of the pool.
Shop the Styles Seen on The Block
The same 3m double-tier umbrellas featured around the pools on The Block 2026, ready for your own pool, terrace or outdoor space.
As Seen on The Block
Sun-kissed warmth
Desert Sand
Featured at Adam & Jolene, Pool & Terrace Week winners
$1,499.00
In stock
As Seen on The Block
- Free shipping AU-wide
- 2-year fade-free fabric warranty
- Wind tested to 60km/h
- UVE 99.0% — independently lab-tested to AS 4174
Made for pools and outdoor terraces
The Retro Umbrella Co umbrellas on The Block 2026 were chosen for pool and outdoor terrace areas, and that is exactly what they are built for. Each one has a 3m double-tier canopy that shades a lounge setting or an outdoor dining table, and the second tier lets warm air escape so the space underneath stays cooler.
The canopy is solution-dyed acrylic, which means the colour runs through the fibre rather than sitting on the surface, so it holds its colour through Australian summers. It is rated UVE 99.0% and Ultra-Heavy Cover, independently lab-tested to AS 4174 (see the sun protection results). The frame is powder-coated aluminium with a 48mm centre pole, stands 2.7m high and is wind tested to 60km/h.
Every umbrella comes with a protective cover, a 1-year craftsmanship warranty and a 2-year fabric fade warranty (warranty details), with free standard shipping Australia-wide (shipping options). Bases are sold separately: our 24.5kg octagonal umbrella base is powder-coated steel, sized for the 48mm pole.
Also Seen on The Block
Retro Umbrella Co also appeared in Britt & Taz’s outdoor space in the previous season, after the team contacted us directly to source umbrellas for their home.
The Block 2026 umbrellas: your questions
Who won Pool & Terrace Week on The Block 2026?
Adam & Jolene won Pool & Terrace Week, with Courtney & Sev just a fraction of a point behind. Both pools featured Retro Umbrella Co umbrellas: Desert Sand for Adam & Jolene and two Ivory Mist umbrellas for Courtney & Sev.
What umbrellas were featured on The Block 2026?
Retro Umbrella Co’s Ivory Mist and Desert Sand umbrellas were featured around pool and outdoor terrace areas on The Block 2026.
Which umbrella did Adam & Jolene use?
Adam & Jolene, winners of Pool & Terrace Week, featured Desert Sand around their pool and outdoor area.
Which umbrellas did Courtney & Sev use?
Courtney & Sev, a fraction of a point behind in Pool & Terrace Week, featured two Ivory Mist umbrellas around their pool and outdoor terrace.
Which umbrella did Lisa & Rosco use?
Lisa & Rosco featured one Ivory Mist umbrella around their pool and outdoor area.
Where can I buy the umbrellas seen on The Block?
Directly from Retro Umbrella Co, here at retroumbrella.co. We are an Australian brand and deliver Australia-wide, with free standard shipping on every order.
How big are the umbrellas?
Each umbrella has a 3m double-tier canopy and stands 2.7m high on a 48mm centre pole. That is enough to shade an outdoor lounge or dining setting.
What are the umbrellas made from, and will the colour fade?
The canopy is solution-dyed acrylic, where the colour is part of the fibre itself, so it holds its colour in strong sun. The frame is powder-coated aluminium with an aluminium sliding mechanism. Every canopy carries a 2-year fabric fade warranty.
How much sun protection do they give?
The fabric is rated UVE 99.0% and Ultra-Heavy Cover, independently lab-tested to AS 4174. The protection you actually get under any umbrella depends on its position, height and the angle of the sun. The full results are on our sun protection page.
Are they suitable for windy spots?
The umbrellas are wind tested to 60km/h. As with any market umbrella, close it when strong wind is forecast and use a properly weighted base. The 25kg base weight plate sits on top of the base for extra stability in open or exposed spots.
Do I need a base?
Yes, bases are sold separately. Our 24.5kg octagonal umbrella base is powder-coated steel, sized for the 48mm pole and shaped to match the 8-panel canopy.
What warranty comes with the umbrellas?
A 1-year craftsmanship warranty on the frame and canopy, and a 2-year fabric fade warranty. Read the warranty details.
How does delivery work?
Standard shipping is free Australia-wide, with Priority and Express options at checkout. See shipping options and timeframes.
Can I see the colours before I buy?
Yes. The Swatch Pack and Lookbook is a lookbook with fabric swatches attached, so you can see and feel the colours at home.
Have Retro Umbrella Co umbrellas been on The Block before?
Yes. Retro Umbrella Co umbrellas also appeared in Britt & Taz’s outdoor space on The Block Season 21, after the team contacted us directly to source umbrellas for their home.