Staying outside to enjoy the weather is a good thing. Staying under the shade of your umbrella is also a good thing. If you are purchasing a patio furniture set, it is also ideal to throw in a Patio Umbrellas along with it. Wide range of color, style and size should be available to choose from. The size needs to be larger than your patio table to provide a better shade. The style and make can either be of wood or metal, with the latter providing more option to rotate and tilt. Picking the brighter color is not a very good idea because it usually gets faded because of sun and rain. It’s better to choose a neutral or dull color to accommodate the weather. As for the stand, the umbrella size and how it will be positioned are the most common areas to consider because this will determine the weight of the base.