The main function of a patio umbrella is to provide shade and protection from the elements. But one added feature to this patio accessory is that the umbrellas can also help define your outdoor decorating style or can add to a specific outdoor garden décor theme. Patio umbrellas are available in a variety of different styles and come in many different materials and designs.
One popular style of umbrella is the market umbrella. This is typically a centered umbrella in which the pole is placed through a hole that is centered in a table. The base of many market style umbrellas is wood, although they can also be aluminum or PVC. The spokes of the umbrella then project from the center pole to hold up a canvas or vinyl canopy. What makes these umbrellas so decorative is that the canopies can be purchased in a large selection of colors and patterns. One of the most popular fabrics for the canopy is made by Sunbrella, due to its high quality and extreme durability.
Other styles of umbrellas include offset or cantilever umbrellas. In these styles, the umbrella base and pole are set off to the side (or offset, as the name implies) and the umbrella canopy then hangs over to the side. This style is good for use with furniture that does not have a center hole to place an umbrella pole through or for areas where the umbrella pole would detract from the space. With these models, the base and pole can be placed out of the way and the covering can be positioned wherever it is needed. Some models can be tilted or turned so that as the sun changes direction in the sky, so too can the covering, so that shade is maintained.
Patio umbrellas can be matched to an outdoor furniture set, or they can easily be ordered as a standalone accessory. No matter which way they are ordered, or which style is selected, they will provide added benefits in addition to a patch of shade and will add a decorative touch, whether your style is classic, contemporary, or something in between.
Patio Umbrellas Add More Than Just Shade
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