Whether you have access to a sprawling garden that’s ideal for luxurious July barbecues or you’re working with limited space, adding a pretty patio umbrella is one of the easiest ways to channel European summer from your own backyard.
To emulate the classic striped design that many European beaches sport, Amazon has some of the chicest (and most affordable) options, starting with this top-selling beauty.
It’s popular for several reasons: It comes in several vibrant colors—from classic black-and-white to trendy blue or yellow hues—and stands over eight feet tall, meaning even your tallest friend won’t bonk their heads on it when they come over.
Even better, this umbrella can easily shade a table of six, which means your outdoor dinners just got a major upgrade. Per the brand, the fabric protects up to 98 percent of UV rays and is fade-resistant, so even if you leave it up for the entire summer season, the colors should still look fresh next year.
The best part? There’s barely any assembly required. So whether you’ve been enviously eyeing photos of French beaches or simply want an affordable way to spruce up your outdoor space, you don’t need to be a home decor fanatic or get a PhD in engineering to set one of these up.
From additional luxury options that will make your backyard feel like a trendy resort to picks that will go easier on your wallet, peruse these patio umbrellas below.
Abba Patio 9 FT Lyon Outdoor Patio Umbrella
JONATHAN Y Tracy 9 FT MidCentury Scalloped Fringe Patio Umbrella
PHI VILLA Beach Umbrella with Fringe
Tempera 9 FT Scalloped Patio Umbrellas
Tatjana Freund is Hearst’s Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She’s a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.
