The Hokku Designs Patio Umbrella Offers Tons of Shade

When I moved into my current home a few years ago, one of the biggest selling points was its expansive deck. I spend as much time as possible outside, so I couldn’t wait to enjoy the lounging and dining areas. We decided to replace the old, worn wood with beautiful yet notoriously hot Trex decking. While I love the space, the tree-free area and flooring material make it extremely hot in the summer.

I’ve had to avoid using the deck on the warmest days, and while I love sitting outside at night, despite my current lighting, it also felt dark at times. I finally decided it was time to enjoy my outdoor space 24/7, so I tested the Hokku Designs Lighted Tilt Cantilever Umbrella from Wayfair, and it made my deck 100 percent usable from morning to night. Plus, it’s up to 71 percent off right now in three colors.

Hokku Designs Direen Lighted Tilt Cantilever Umbrella

I opted for the neutral beige color, but it’s also available in navy and orange, if you prefer something brighter. The 10-foot umbrella is large enough to provide plenty of shade on sunny days, and it features 32 solar-powered LED lights underneath that offer significant brightness to my outdoor dining area at night.

I love that the umbrella is adjustable and the crank is easy to operate, so I can open and close it myself in just a few seconds. It’s super sturdy thanks to its iron columns, but I added this on-sale weighted base to it so it stays put all season, even in windy weather.

The umbrella is water- and UV-resistant, which is ideal for my fair skin, and is made with a breathable fabric that still allows for good airflow. Since it gets pretty hot on my deck, the last thing I need is for decor to trap the heat. Plus, having the ability to tilt it up or leave it straight is so handy for blocking the sun during the day or lighting up my space during the night, no matter where I’m sitting or at what angle.

I’m 5-feet tall, and I was easily able to put the shade umbrella together on my own in just a few minutes. Shoppers agreed that assembly was simple, including one person who added that they “love the lights” of the “very pretty umbrella that provides lots of shade.” They noted that it’s also “easy to open and quite sturdy.” Another customer called it “perfect for windy days” since there are “no worries about tumbling over.” I do recommend a base or mounting to the ground in order to avoid that possibility.

Snag my new favorite outdoor essential, the Hokku Designs Lighted Tilt Cantilever Umbrella, while it’s 71 percent off at Wayfair. Or shop even more patio umbrellas on sale below.

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