My Backyard Patio

I bought this outdoor furniture set from World Market last year. My impetus was that we'd spend more time outside if it were more comfortable--it'd be like having another room! To that aim, I purchased indoor/outdoor rugs and pillows and decorated with pots of flowers. So, do we spend more time outside? Not really! I'm thinking about getting a canopy or some kind of cover. I'm sure that I'd spend all kinds of time on the patio if there was shade!