Patio Umbrella Picks for Summer 2024

ByKaitlin Madden 05/02/202406/11/2024

We’re doing a ton of work on the outside of our house this year, the big thing being new siding, but we’ve also been toying with putting in a patio behind the house. Our house has a gorgeous side porch, but there’s no deck or patio in the back.

One of the reasons I really want this space is to set up an iron dining set with string lights so I can work outside during the day and entertain at night … but also so I can take advantage of all of the gorgeous patio umbrellas that are out there right now. There are so many goods ones at every price point.

Here’s a roundup of the patio umbrellas I have my eye on right now, in case we decide to give the patio a go …

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Kaitlin Madden

Hi, I’m Kaitlin Madden. I’ve been a writer for home decor, shelter and interior design publications since 2012.

Some of the publications and brands I’ve written for include: Homes & Gardens, RealHomes.com, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, Freshome, Long Island Pulse, Modern Luxury Interiors, Refinery 29, Haute Living, and Chicago Magazine, along with Conde Nast, Amazon, Decorist, Cloth & Company, The Design Network, White Leaf Provisions, Maya Romanoff, Maisonette and 1stDibs.

In my time as a writer and editor I’ve also worked at Wayfair, New England Home magazine, Modern Luxury Media, and Homes & Gardens. I’ve covered everything from paint colors, to emerging trends, to project costs, DIY methods, celebrity house tours, and more.

In addition to my professional experience, I've practiced what I've learned as a design editor extensively on my own homes. Since 2013, I've lived in and fixed up/decorated eight homes.