How to choose an umbrella stand for your home or office

How do you choose the perfect umbrella stand for your home or office entrance? The umbrella stand is an extremely useful accessory, whose presence is in some ways indispensable at the entrance of an interior. Placing this element near the entrance door is a matter of practicality: in this way your guests' umbrellas can be immediately stored, without dripping into your rooms.

The umbrella stand is not only a practical and functional element: the eye also wants its part and the aspect of style and design should never be overlooked in the choice of this furniture. The umbrella stand is one of the first elements you see when you enter a house or an office: for this reason it is important to choose a piece of furniture that matches the style of your entrance.

Here are some practical tips and ideas for buying an original umbrella stand that suits your needs.

Umbrella stand: space-saving solutions

Modern houses - especially in large Italian cities - are often characterised by limited and not particularly large spaces: for this reason, even when choosing the umbrella stand to be placed at the entrance of your rooms, you can use space-saving solutions, so as to optimise the space you have available.

In any case, regardless of the type of umbrella stand you decide to buy, our advice is always to make sure that the measurements of the chosen furniture are compatible with those of your entrance - with reference to the corner where you intend to place the umbrella stand.

Obviously, it is important to choose an umbrella stand with a style that is pleasing and in line with the other furniture in your hallway. Here are the main types of umbrella stands available on the market.

Different types of umbrella stands

Today, umbrella stands are available on the market in many different shapes, sizes and colours to meet all aesthetic and technical requirements. Of course, there is no shortage of more classic models, sometimes decidedly anonymous and very similar to a common basket. For those who want to give a touch of style and personality to their environments, various models of designer umbrella stands are available on the market: these furnishings, as well as being useful and functional, are also able to express themselves in special shapes - sometimes particularly refined and extroverted - able to make the entrance of a home or office original. Times have changed, and today's interior design brands not only produce classic cylinder umbrella stands, but also a wide range of shapes and colours and materials.

Materials used in the production of umbrella stands

When it comes to the materials used in the production of umbrella stands, one of the most popular is definitely plastic, but also metal and wood. Plastic is the cheapest and most versatile material used for the production of umbrella stands, even though its quality is the one that can offer the most limited performance.

Metal is the material that can meet the highest quality standards. Stainless steel is the most suitable metal for the production of extremely solid and long-lasting umbrella stands. Thanks to painting, it is now possible to buy metal umbrella stands in any desired colour.

As far as wood is concerned, it is rare to find umbrella stands made from this material - especially 100 per cent wooden umbrella stands.

More common is the commercial proposal of umbrella stands made of composite materials: for example elements with a steel structure, embellished by the presence of treated wood panels: in these furnishings the solidity and compactness of steel are combined with the typical warmth of wood.

Umbrella stand colours

When it comes to the colours of umbrella stands, the market today is spoilt for choice. In addition to the natural colours of metal and wood, white and black are among the most popular and popular colours. Behind the great success of these colours is their versatility and ability to adapt to many different types of furniture.

For those who are looking for an umbrella stand that can give a touch of colour - and why not a touch of eccentricity - to their home entrance, there are elements available in more particular and sophisticated colours, perhaps combined with particular and innovative shapes.

The best umbrella stands available on the market

After having provided you with all the indications about the characteristics and peculiarities of the main models of umbrella stands available on the market, here is our special selection of some interesting models capable of expressing an excellent quality/price ratio:

• Design umbrella stands for homes, professional studios and offices: on this page you will find a selection of the best umbrella stands available in a wide range of shapes, styles and colours to suit all tastes and needs. You will find umbrella stands characterised by a more classic, minimalist design or elements that express themselves in more refined and particular lines;
• 4 Seats Umbrella Stand on profiled column: the perfect umbrella stand for those who are looking for an original and refined furnishing, able to give great personality to the entrance of their domestic or professional environments;
• Nicaragua Umbrella Stand: another truly original umbrella stand, perfect for a modern, young and dynamic environment.