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The 9 Best Cantilever Umbrellas to Shade Your Outdoor Space
Beat the heat in style and comfort with these well-designed offset umbrellas.
No doubt your backyard setup is ready for the season, and perhaps plan to buy some new patio furniture, like an outdoor sectional or smokeless fire pit. But if you're still searching for a shade solution—especially if your dining table lacks a center hole—consider investing in a cantilever umbrella.
Cantilever umbrellas are offset from their stands, making them ideal for lounge-style seating areas, and most feature adjustable height and canopy tilt for shade all day long. They can also add a pop of color or pattern to your space, and there are a slew of sizes and canopy shapes on the market to suit your setup.
Whether you have a tiny balcony with a small table or a large patio that gets scorched by the midday sun, read on for our best cantilever umbrella recommendations, plus advice on what to consider before shopping.
The Best Cantilever Umbrellas
- Best Overall: Grand Patio Napoli Cantilever Umbrella
- Best Value: Sunnyglade Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella
- Best for Extra Coverage: Purple Leaf 13-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
- Best Rectangular Option: Purple Leaf Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella
- Best Round Sunbrella: Arlmont & Co. 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella with Sunbrella
- Best Round Option: Purple Leaf 11-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
- Best for Small Spaces: Purple Leaf 8-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
- Best Square Option: Purple Leaf 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
- Best With Lights: Best Choice Products Solar-Powered LED Cantilever Umbrella
How We Selected
All of the cantilever umbrellas selected below are highly rated by customers. We considered the quality of the materials used in the construction, including the durability of the canopy’s fabric, the strength and heft of the frame, and how much range the umbrella offers to block the sun. We also chose a variety of shapes and sizes—round, square, rectangle, and others—plus options across multiple price points. Note that several of our choices below are available in other size and colors.
Rachel Klein is a Senior Commerce Editor for Popular Mechanics, where she writes about everything from garden hose reels and patio furniture to mesh wifi systems and robot vacuums. She started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and was a travel editor for more than a decade before she started testing and reviewing luggage, noise-cancelling headphones, and other travel-related products. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear. In her spare time, you'll find her planning her next trip, reading historical fiction, and seeing as much art as she can squeeze into a weekend.
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