Solar Umbrella Lighting Options

Dee_Lee | Jul 3, 2010 |

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In most backyard decks, patios and pool areas you can find a bit of protection from the heat of the sun under the patio umbrella. The strange thing is, except for when we close those umbrellas up, most of us don't even think about them at night. Solar umbrella lights offer the option for turning that forgotten umbrella into an attractive asset at night by becoming not only a source of additional light but also a decorative accent.

If your outdoor areas could use a little sprucing up, you will be hard pressed to find a easier or quicker way than by adding solar powered umbrella lights to your patio umbrellas. There are several ways to accomplish this, so let's explore a few of them.

If you are purchasing an outdoor umbrella for the first time or replacing an older one a great choice would be one of the numerous umbrellas available with solar lighting fixtures already attached. The only installation required is to place the umbrella where you want it. Lighted umbrellas and unlighted umbrellas of the same type and quality are almost equal in price. The solar lighted umbrellas are powered though the use of a solar collection panel attached atop the umbrella. Most umbrellas will have the LED light strings attached to each rib of the umbrella. You can place the umbrella in the middle of your patio table or use it freestanding and many are available with either offset mounted or center mounted umbrellas.

There are also several options for adding solar lights to an umbrella that already sits in your backyard. For those who want the easiest way you can choose lighting fixtures made especially for attaching to a patio umbrella. These consist of a solar panel to be placed on top of the umbrella and a string of LED lights that will then clip onto the ribs of the umbrella. These are generally available with white lights. If you prefer colored lights or a more decorative look, there are lots of different color solar light strings available that with a little creativity can be used on your umbrella. Whether you prefer a single color or a string with several colors, you should be able to find one to perfectly accent your outdoor areas.

No matter your method of accomplishing it, an umbrella with lights attached is a wonderful outdoor accent lighting that adds a special ambiance to your landscape and makes you want to stay outside a little longer at night.