The 10 Best Cantilever Umbrellas to Instantly Elevate Your Outdoor Space

Morse loves this popular Amazon pick, which has over 3,000 5-star ratings, plus an affordable price point and one-year warranty. The classic round canopy shape and neutral shade is super versatile design-wise, and the elegantly angled rod design is unobtrusive.

"Typically, to cover a table for four people or a small seating area, a 10' or 11' umbrella is good," Morse says; that size canopy won't shade both a table and seating area simultaneously, she notes, "but it will cover one area at a time" by adjusting the canopy angle and/or moving the base, depending on your space's layout.

Looking for as much shade as possible for a big backyard or patio? Consider this 12' x 12' square style, a 4.6-star rated Amazon bestseller with over 2K reviews. The vented double-top canopy is made from UV resistant, water repellent, fade-proof treated polyester that's backed by a 3-year warranty, and there are a range of six height and angle settings to choose from. And if the 12' square canopy size is a touch too big for your digs, it also comes in a number of smaller square and rectangular dimensions that still create ample sun cover.

If you're looking for a larger, non-circular canopy size and shape, Morse recommends an option like this one. It has a spacious canopy with a single wind vent and comes in your choice of tan, blue, red, or dark blue, plus a four-level tilt system and 360° rotation. Note that this pick does not come with a base, so you'll have to purchase one separately. The brand recommends this base, which can be filled with sand or water for additional weight.

If you prefer the streamlined construction and softer lines of a curved rod style, consider this mid-priced Amazon top seller, which has a 4.4-star rating and over 2K reviews, a five-year warranty on the Sunbrella canopy and a one-year warranty on the rest of the umbrella. Choose from 10 foot, 11 foot, or 12 foot canopy sizes; the weighted base (to be filled with sand or water) is included, too.

This 11-foot, octagonal canopy is made with UV-protected fabric and vented for wind. The steel pole is rust-resistant and will stand up to the elements. It also includes cordless LED lights and a stand, but you'll need to purchase the play sand separately to fill the base.

To maximize day and night usage, this style has solar-powered LED lights twinkling on its 9.6 foot octagonal canopy, which opens with a crank lift; plus, that cross base doesn't take up too much room, ideal for more snug areas.

You'll get a similar look and lights, but bigger (and vented) canopy and sturdier base with this style.

To add shade a smaller porch or balcony, a wall mount cantilevered pick saves precious floor space because there's no base, nor a rod or pole taking up room. This one has a nearly 10-foot canopy and crank mechanism to open; though it doesn't tilt, it can rotate. Plus, it comes in such a refreshing, grassy green hue!

For smaller outdoor spaces, this option has a 9' octagonal canopy, relatively slim rod design, and a cross base that takes up a smaller footprint than a weighted or wheeled base. If this graphic black and white pattern is too bold for your taste or space, no worries: there are 46 other canopy colors and patterns to choose from, available in either Sunbrella or olefin material, depending on the hue.

A pretty scalloped canopy is such a playful yet polished look that brings a total vacation feel to your own backyard. Available in 10' or 11' canopy sizes, this pick comes with a sleek curved cantilever rod and sturdy base that's fillable with sand or water.