1. Soaking up the sun is great, but occasionally you will want to cool down in the shade. The right outdoor umbrellas and patio awnings add comfort and style to your pool area.
2. Many patio dining table sets, and even some pool lounge chairs, feature built-in outdoor umbrellas or patio awnings. This is helpful because offset patio umbrellas are already styled to match the patio pool furniture.
3. Patio awnings are much larger than outdoor umbrellas, and they provide more shade. Outdoor umbrellas, however, are more economical, more versatile, and generally portable.
4. Outdoor umbrellas feature a wide variety and styles, and offer you an opportunity to add a pop of complementary or contrasting color to your landscape.
5. Sunbrella patio awnings are can be stationary, retractable, or even freestanding.
