With the spring season in the middle and the summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to grab a patio umbrella for your outdoor surroundings. For any patio setting, the center of attraction is always the umbrella. The large and most colorful piece of furniture is assured of adding a sheen and lighting up your outdoor ambience.

Whether you are throwing a birthday party or you just need some shade as you pass away your afternoon in leisure activities, the patio umbrella has got you covered.

What is the best patio umbrella?

Now, this question has muddled your mind. And the answer is – that your perfect patio umbrella depends on your outdoor surroundings and the intent behind your purchase.

As it is the middle of spring and summer is due to arrive, you are likely to spend more and more time outdoors entertaining or lounging poolside. If so, you will need a small shade, ample enough to keep you cool. And if it is a party, well, a big umbrella is your choice.

Also, you need to consider home, environment, budget, and preference.

These questions will aid your buying decisions and ensure a quality relaxation experience for this year.

How to pick the best patio umbrella?

When it comes to picking the best patio umbrella, you must answer three key points:

  1. Canopy
  2. Size
  3. Features

Let’s have a look at them and how they influence your surroundings.

Canopy: The easiest and most preferred way of choosing an umbrella is going with its shape.

For example, if you are picking an umbrella for dining purposes, matching the shape of the umbrella with a table is the best bet. For a square table, take the square canopy and for a circular one, go with round or octagonal.

Then there is style to think about. Three categories you can choose from are Market, Beach, and Cantilever.

Market Umbrella is the most popular style and can be placed between two reclining chairs and also can be used with a dining set. Beach, as the name suggests, is the replication of a beach umbrella and has sections of loose flaps around the edges. The cantilever sports an arched construction and augments seating areas as it hangs directly above.

Size: Size matters because too big an umbrella in a smaller area sticks out like a sore thumb while too small prove useless if it fails to provide shade.

This elephant in the room needs to be addressed. To do that, here is a guide for selecting the impeccable size of an outdoor umbrella. This guide will help you look at various sizes that work with different size patio tables and spaces.

Features: The sun is not going to stay at one place throughout the day and therefore, the position of the umbrella plays a vital role. For this purpose, some umbrellas offer additional features to offer the best shade problems.

Multi-canopy is designed to cover more floor space and is great if you are hosting a party. For more flexibility, patio umbrella has Tilt option. Tilt methods include manual, pulley, and crank. Block the sun without moving but with little effort. Swivel umbrella has 360-degree rotation capability and covers a larger area without ever moving the base.

Now that you know how to select a patio umbrella, we bring you the best three patio umbrellas that you want to buy today.

Square Umbrella with Wood Pole System

square outdoor market umbrella

Our 7’ Square Market Umbrella is simple to set up for use and features a push-button locking mechanism, durable wood ribs, and a center pole. Our market umbrella design features an extra crown of fabric at the top, which is called a wind vent. This practical design allows for temporary gusts of wind to escape from underneath the umbrella cover.

Round Umbrella with Pole System

round patio umbrella 7' & 9' tall

This custom-designed outdoor table umbrella is the perfect source for afternoon shade and comes with an option of full-color digital graphics. The canopy is made of 100% polyester which is water repellent and UV protected making it durable. The sturdy wood construction helps protect the umbrella from elements like wind and corrosion.

Canopy Brolley – Customized Portable Cabana Umbrella

custom printed canopy umbrella

A multi-purpose unit that allows flexibility that you need calls for. The set comes complete with a canopy and durable poles to hold it against strong winds. It protects against sun and light winds. It has water-resistant material so that when the rain comes, you need not worry about it.