
When shopping for a patio umbrella, there are many variables to consider. Do you want a traditional patio umbrella or cantilever umbrella? What shape umbrella do you want? Octagonal, rectangular, or square? Does it need to tilt? And finally, what sorts of materials and colors are right for your needs and design directions? But perhaps the most important property of an umbrella to consider prior to purchase is the size! You want to make sure your umbrella will fit with your furniture in terms of scale, and in terms of shade capabilities. We have put together this Patio Umbrella Size Guide to cover all the basics for umbrella size questions.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your patio umbrella or your furniture, this guide will show the appropriate sizes for different furniture scales and scopes.


Most of us need to close down our patio and deck spaces when the weather gets too cold, losing valuable usable space in the home, and cutting down on our ability to spend time in nature. However, with clever use of outdoor heating, you can keep your patio up and running for longer into the season, and open it up earlier in the year. You can also use these heaters to create focal points in the yard, zen relaxation areas where you can snuggle under a 