• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Decor Outdoor

Decor Outdoor

Search
  • Patio Furniture
    • Lounge
    • Dining
    • Teak
    • Aluminum
    • Steel
    • All-Weather Wicker
    • Replacement Cushions
  • Umbrellas & Shades
    • Cantilever Umbrellas
    • Market Umbrellas
    • Cabanas & Pavilions
    • Umbrella Bases & Mounts
    • Patio Umbrella Accessories & Parts
  • Heating
    • Fireplaces & Fire Pits
    • Patio Heaters
  • Accessories
    • Outdoor Rugs
    • Outdoor Lamps & Lanterns
    • Outdoor Pillows & Cushions
    • Outdoor Storage
    • Miscellaneous Accents
  • Brands
    • Bambrella
    • Bromic
    • Calcana
    • Cane Line
    • EcoSmart Fire
    • FiberBuilt
    • Fillup Club
    • Fire Pit Art
    • Galtech
    • Heatscope
    • iSiMAR
    • Jaipur Living
    • Jardinico
    • Lloyd Flanders
    • Mamagreen
    • Radtec
    • Shademaker
    • Shadowspec
    • Sifas
    • Skargaarden
    • Umbrosa
    • Woodline
  • Blog
  • Browse
    • Guides
    • How To
    • Lists
    • Outdoor
    • Interior Design
    • Styles
    • Design Tips
    • Lighting

Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Sunbrella vs Sunbrella Rain – Choosing the right fabric

by Bill Ferris Leave a Comment

Charcoal grey Bimini boat canopy in heavy rain with an overlay of a white Sunbrella logo and icons of various features of the fabric

Sunbrella and Sunbrella Rain are high-quality outdoor fabrics but how do you choose between them? Read on to discover which keeps your area looking fabulous, rain or shine.

Filed Under: Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

by Bill Ferris 86 Comments

Ultimate Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

It’s important to have ample shade. A patio umbrella is a prudent solution, but choosing the right outdoor umbrella can be challenging.

Filed Under: Featured, Guide - Patio Umbrellas, Guides, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Types of Patio Umbrellas – Designs, Sizes & Shapes

by Bill Ferris Leave a Comment

Cantilever outdoor umbrella with beige octagonal canopy providing shade for a lounge set on a terrace overlooking green fields

There are plenty of things to learn before you have enough knowledge to make a well-informed patio umbrella purchase. Some areas will require you to take precise measurements or do a meteorological assessment but for now, let’s begin with a few basics.

Filed Under: Guide - Patio Umbrellas, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Patio Umbrella Fabrics & Materials

by Bill Ferris Leave a Comment

Close-up of grey powder-coated aluminum patio umbrella frame and struts with teal fabric canopy

Constant exposure to the sun, wind and rain separates the pros from the pretenders. Great design is important but even the best shades won’t last if constructed using inferior materials and your specific climate influences which ones are right for your setting.

Filed Under: Guide - Patio Umbrellas, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Outdoor Umbrella Bases & Mounts

by Bill Ferris Leave a Comment

Close-up of charcoal grey cantilever umbrella base with wheels on a hardwood deck

Okay, you’ve determined the perfect type, size and shape of patio umbrella for your space – congrats! You can take a breath but the work’s not over. It’s time to figure out the right base or mount to keep it secure.

Filed Under: Guide - Patio Umbrellas, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

Outdoor Umbrella Features – Canopy Tilt & Lights

by Bill Ferris Leave a Comment

Center pole outdoor umbrella with black canopy and LED lights at dusk in a tropical setting

You figured out what you’re generally looking for in an outdoor umbrella. Now it’s time to refine your decision by looking closer at the variations available. If something is not integrated into the models you’re considering, you may be able to find attachments to provide that capability.

Filed Under: Guide - Patio Umbrellas, Outdoor Patio Umbrellas & Shades

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Patio Umbrella Quiz – What’s right for your space?

Outdoor umbrella with white canopy next to a swimming pool and palm trees

Featured Guides

Modern rectangular canopy with wood slat sides, fabric roof and white curtains shading a dining set on a light deck next to a pool

Shade Structure Buying Guide

Ultimate Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

Patio Umbrella Buying Guide

Two Tuscan-style outdoor dining chairs with black wrought metal frames and lattice backrests with white seat cushions on a deck overlooking water

Patio Furniture Cleaning & Care Guide

Square outdoor dining table with teak slat top and black metal frame with coordinating benches and armchair on a lake pier

Patio Furniture Buying Guide

Brown outdoor wicker sectional sofa with round white topped coffee table on deck near a swimming pool

Outdoor Furniture Materials Guide

Recent Posts

  • Planning Your Outdoor Living Space – Breaking it Down by Purpose
  • Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen Design
  • How to Clean and Care for Teak Outdoor Furniture
  • How to Choose an Outdoor Dining Table for Your Space
  • Elevated Thinking: Counter vs Bar Height Patio Furniture
  • Best Deck Materials: Composite Decking vs Wood & PVC

Footer

Customer Center

  • Account
  • Price Match Guarantee
  • Shipping Information
  • Trade Program

Company

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Blog

Info

  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Return Policy
  • 888.784.4644

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
Trustpilot
Decor Outdoor, Online Retailer, North Hollywood, CA
Protected by Cloudflare
Secured by PayPal
Bureau of Household Goods and Services - License #167100

Copyright © 2025 · Decor Outdoor