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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.