If you’ve never thought about patio umbrella lights, you should give them a try. You might find that they really make your outside much more accessible at night. If you’ve ever sat at your patio table in the cool shade of an umbrella and then had to pack everything in once the sun went down, these lights can change all that.
One of the biggest problems with patio umbrellas is that at night, they can make the table area even darker. They block overhead lights, and if you have lights on the table those can glare right in your face. That makes doing anything at the table unpleasant. You can remove the umbrella or crank it closed, but the first time you do that and dirt and moisture roll off into beverages or on your guests, you probably won’t want to try that option again.
Choosing your favorite style of patio umbrella light can eliminate those problems and help you enjoy your patio after dark. You can choose from several different styles:
*Chandelier lights form a circle around the top of the pole and extend out on arms to give that true chandelier touch.
*Standard lights remain in a tight circle and glow down rather than extend on arms.
*Hanging lights hang from the top of the umbrella in the center around the pole and can hang down as far as you prefer, as most come with a way to adjust the length.
*String lights generally hang along the lines of the ribs of the umbrella to light up the whole underside. These are very festive and are great for parties.
*Built-in lights are another option. You can purchase an umbrella that already has the lights in it as part of the design, available in all the different styles.
Whichever style you choose, it will help you get the most out of your patio at night.