Deponti knows what innovation is to make outdoor living even more enjoyable

Always enjoying the beauty of the outdoors, regardless of the season. That is the starting point of the latest developments within outdoor living. With smart solutions and innovative designs, everyone turns his or her outdoor space into a paradise. We speak with Marco de Jong, sales manager for the Netherlands at Deponti. He talks about the company's developments and the art of responding to market needs. “Innovation starts with thinking from the end user's perspective: how does he or she get everything out of the outdoors?”

Wide canopies: more space and uninterrupted views

When asked how to respond to market developments, De Jong is clear: “At Deponti, we have one clear mission at the forefront. Namely, to enrich people's lives by making the outdoors more accessible. By taking that mission as a daily starting point, creativity and innovation almost automatically come around the corner.” 

De Jong outlines a recent development. “We are currently seeing a growing demand for wider canopies. With these, as a user, you enjoy an uninterrupted view as much as possible. Asking ourselves the question, ‘How do we make this possible?’ gave rise to the development of The Pigato Plus and the Giallo Plus. These canopies are specially designed to allow extra width. Thanks to a reinforced gutter profile - the so-called Plus gutter - these models allow us to achieve a considerably larger span, namely seven meters on two uprights. This makes them ideal for larger gardens or hospitality applications.” 

De Jong explains how thoughtful the design is. “Ultimately, we want to complete the picture for the end user. For us, that also meant an updated design to enable sliding glass walls. It led to the development of a 7-track. This allows glass sliding walls to be added to canopies with an extra-wide span. This development thus enables a spacious, stylish garden room with maximum visibility and minimal obstacles,” explains De Jong.

Cubist designs

In addition to the technical side, De Jong explains how Deponti is responding to aesthetic trends. “In addition to broader designs, we see the increased popularity of a cubist style in the field of outdoor living. We therefore presented three canopies in this style. The most recent addition is the Trebbiano. In my opinion, a beautiful, modern canopy characterized by cubist lines and glass roof. It is an elegant canopy that is the perfect enhancement for both classic and modern homes.”

In addition to the Trebbiano, the Pinela Glass and the Pinela Deluxe Plus are eye-catchers that appeared in 2024. “Again, we see clean lines and a modern look perfectly suited to contemporary architecture. The Pinela Glass offers a beautiful glass roof, while the Pinela Deluxe Plus has a ‘convertible roof.’ Both canopies offer extra luxury through options such as integrated lighting and a sophisticated design,” Marco said.

Garden rooms for every season

Enclosing an outdoor space while maintaining an outdoor feel is in huge demand. The Deponti Fiano sliding glass walls make this possible. De Jong explains, “With our sliding walls, you transform any canopy into a comfortable garden room. With our sliding walls, you transform any canopy into a comfortable garden room. Add a glass roof, such as the Pinela Glass, and you have a complete glass room. Whether you are relaxing in the winter sun or spending a warm evening outside, you are always protected from the weather elements.”

Continuous listening

That developments in the field of outdoor living are in full swing is clear to De Jong. “For us, innovating is not just following a trend; it's the way we turn market needs into practical solutions. By constantly listening to what customers care about, we continue to respond to changing needs. The result is an offering that increasingly enriches outdoor living. With style, comfort and flexibility in every solution.”