Shopping for an outdoor patio set with an umbrella can be a pain. There many different styles and fabric choices to choose from. It doesn’t end there either, after you decide what collection you like best, now you must decide which style umbrella you would like along with any other patio décor you feel necessary.  So for this week’s blog post, we are going to showcase some of our favorite collections along with our favorite styles of patio umbrellas to help you narrow your choice down.

Patio Sets

The Calais Collection by Parker James

The Calais Collection by Parker James is one of our favorite collections because if its unique wicker weave. This collection features head-woven, UV-resistant resin strands that are woven into four-inch squares giving this collection its unique wicker design.  This collection group set comes with the following pieces:

• 1 Sofa
• 1 Club Chair
• 1 Motion Club Chair
• 1 Loveseat

Bonus Feature: With this wicker weave fashioned over a rust-free aluminum frame, this collection is fairly light weight and easy to re-arrange.

The Sedona Collection by Summer Classics

The Sedona Collection not only is one of our favorite patio sets, but is one of our best sellers as well. This wicker set is a reinterpretation of a wicker set you would see in the 1960’s, just much more durable! This wicker weave features a classic braided edge made from N-dura resin wicker.

Bonus Feature: This collection is hand-woven, producing great detail within its design.

Patio Umbrellas

The Cantilever Umbrella

The Cantilever umbrella is our number one choice when it comes to recommending patio umbrellas. The Cantilever umbrella was designed to utilize all of a shaded area by removing the center pole and placing it to its side. This allows for a much larger area to be used for patio chairs, and tables! Learn more about the different types of umbrellas here.