Patio umbrellas - Life under the sun.
Beautiful patio umbrellas, such as backyard umbrellas, can literally change the face of your patio, backyard, garden or balcony. With so many different styles and combinations of outdoor umbrellas to choose from, it's important to take a step back, look at your outdoor decor or patio design, and choose what kind of patio umbrella will best match or enhance your decor.
Your first step is to ask yourself some very important questions. Many patio umbrellas are loaded with fantastic features that may or may not be suitable for the situation in where you need a shade structure. And if your purchasing more than one outdoor umbrella for different parts of your home, this is the best time to figure what designs, colors, or features you want for each particular area.
Some of the first steps you should take would be to look at your finished outdoor decor. What are the primary colors and styles you used to decorate? What kind of outdoor motif did you choose for your patio or backyard area?
Next, you need to look at the area you are shading in terms of size and function. What size area are you trying to shade? Are you shading a table or a lounging/ sitting area? Are you covering an area that you will be using for dining or entertaining?
Then, you need to need look at the functions and overall style you will be needing from your outdoor umbrella. Will you be utilizing your umbrella constantly, or will you be using it infrequently? Do you want a traditional garden umbrella, or a more modern and stylish market umbrella?
Let's look at these one by one, and give you some advice in order to help you make your decisions a little easier.
Outdoor decor and your patio umbrella
Picking the right design for your outdoor room
- Dark, rich browns, reds, and greens give an opulent, Moroccan feeling. These colors go best with dark wood furniture or dark wrought and cast frame colors.
- Bright, primary and citrus colors offer a design edge. Great for sleek designs, or happy, fun filled backyard decor.
- When in doubt, Neutral colors will always match. If your outdoor decor is eclectic, Neutral colors offer safe but effective ways of finishing your patio decor. You can, however, match the general feeling of your furniture or cushions, by choosing darker or lighter neutral outdoor fabrics.
- When choosing a patio umbrella frame, choose either a frame finish that matches your outdoor furniture, or a frame color that compliments your patio furniture finish.
- Again, neutral frame colors like champagne or sand are always great choices when your patio decor has a lot of elements to it. Choose the darker champagne for rich colored surroundings. Choose the lighter sand for lighter surroundings. And, remember, black is a neutral color too. It goes with everything.
Outdoor Fabric Sources
- Sunbrella
- Sunbrella is know the world over for their quality outdoor fabric.
- Outdoor Fabrics
- A great collection of outdoor fabrics specifically designed for patio umbrellas.
Umbrella functions
The difference in patio umbrella functions.
- Should it tilt? Some of the most popular umbrellas available are auto tilt patio umbrellas.
- Should the tilting mechanism be automatic or manual?
- Should the umbrella turn?
Patio Umbrella Choices
Patio Umbrellas in Various styles.
- Aluminum Patio Umbrellas
- Our complete collection of Aluminum Patio Umbrellas, in all sizes and styles.
- 9'Auto Tilt Patio Umbrella
- 9 Foot Auto Tilt Aluminum Market Umbrella is the Most Popular Patio Umbrella in the US. This market umbrella features 35 fabric choices, 5 pole colors, and 3 cover designs. The most versatile selection online!
- 9' Push-Button Tilt Patio Umbrella
- 9 Foot Aluminum Market Umbrella is a great addition to any patio. Features 3 position push-button tilt, 36 outdoor fabrics, champagne pole color and two cover designs.
- 9' Collar Tilt Patio Umbrella
- 9 Foot Aluminum Collar Tilt Patio Umbrella is a next generation Auto Tilt Umbrella, featuring infinite tilt positions, Sunbrella Fabrics, and 3 canopy covers.
- Wood Market Umbrellas
- Wood Market Umbrellas such as 11 Foot Wood Market Umbrellas, 9 Foot Wood Market Umbrellas, and 7 Foot Wood Market Umbrellas featuring Sunbrella Fabrics.
- 11' Wood Market Umbrellas
- The 11 Foot Wood Market Umbrella line is one of the most sought after line of large area patio umbrellas. Featuring Deluxe Woods, our line of 11 Foot Wood Patio Umbrellas off something for everyone.
- 9' Wood Market Umbrellas
- The most popular wood patio umbrellas in the industry, our line of 9 Foot Wood Market Umbrellas feature Deluxe Wood models.
- Wind Resistant Patio Umbrellas
- Fiberglass Rib Patio Umbrellas with heavy duty, break resistant ribs, available in 10 Foot Fiberglass Rib Patio Umbrellas, 9 Foot Fiberglass Rib Patio Umbrellas, and 9 Foot Wood Market Fiberglass Rib Patio Umbrellas.
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