How To Accurately Measure A Patio Umbrella
Are you looking for the perfect patio umbrella for your outdoor living area? Choosing the best size and shape is vital to creating the atmosphere you want. Oversized umbrellas will make a small space seem even smaller, while the wrong shape creates a feeling that something is out of balance.
To accurately measure a patio umbrella, you must first know which furniture you want to use underneath the outdoor umbrella. Are you buying a bistro table for two to enjoy leisurely lunches in the sunshine? Maybe you purchased a small outdoor sectional for regular get-togethers with friends or a large outdoor dining set for those precious family visits.
Before we discuss what to measure to get the correct size patio umbrella, here are some tips to help with the process.
Tip 1. Choose an outdoor umbrella in a similar shape to the table you want to place beneath it.
Tip 2. It is good practice to select an umbrella size that extends over the table or patio lounge furniture by 2 feet on each side.
The first measurement is the canopy size or diameter of the canvas you want. Technically, the diameter is defined by measuring along one of the umbrella rib arms from the center to the outside edge. Multiply that number by two, and you will have the correct patio umbrella size.
When you purchase a round bistro table for two, and take into account the two feet umbrella extension required on all sides, you might choose an octagonal center pole umbrella. Poggesi’s Como collection is a light, elegant octagonal umbrella that will go perfectly with a round bistro table.
The canopy is made with Tempotest fabric from the Mare collection and is water, oil, and grease repellent. Any dirt or pollution accumulating on the patio umbrella is easily washed away with water.
The pole diameter depends on the size of the patio umbrella you require and the purpose of the outdoor space. Do you have a small outdoor sectional you want to move to the patio corner where you planted lovely smelling herbs flourishing in the sun? In this instance, a cantilever umbrella would be a better choice than a center pole. Cantilever poles take up a bit more space but are perfect for a corner and allows for ease of movement beneath the canopy.
Poggesi has a cantilever patio umbrella collection called One. The square 8’ by 8’ size canvas should cover a small sectional, and it can be tilted to provide optimal shade where needed. Poggesi umbrellas are uniquely designed to be closed without moving any furniture away.
Measure The Diameter
The first measurement is the canopy size or diameter of the canvas you want. Technically, the diameter is defined by measuring along one of the umbrella rib arms from the center to the outside edge. Multiply that number by two, and you will have the correct patio umbrella size.
When you purchase a round bistro table for two, and take into account the two feet umbrella extension required on all sides, you might choose an octagonal center pole umbrella. Poggesi’s Como collection is a light, elegant octagonal umbrella that will go perfectly with a round bistro table.
The canopy is made with Tempotest fabric from the Mare collection and is water, oil, and grease repellent. Any dirt or pollution accumulating on the patio umbrella is easily washed away with water.
Measure The Pole Diameter
The pole diameter depends on the size of the patio umbrella you require and the purpose of the outdoor space. Do you have a small outdoor sectional you want to move to the patio corner where you planted lovely smelling herbs flourishing in the sun? In this instance, a cantilever umbrella would be a better choice than a center pole. Cantilever poles take up a bit more space but are perfect for a corner and allows for ease of movement beneath the canopy.
Poggesi has a cantilever patio umbrella collection called One. The square 8’ by 8’ size canvas should cover a small sectional, and it can be tilted to provide optimal shade where needed. Poggesi umbrellas are uniquely designed to be closed without moving any furniture away.