Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Thinking of hosting some tropical-themed parties in the backyard this year? Well, this lighted palm tree umbrella is sure to set the appropriate tone.

With 27 palm fronds, it will give you plenty of shade for your patio or deck while the 4-inch “trunk” is meant to simulate the real deal (however, it’s merely a disguise, for the steel pole underneath can fit into your standard patio table umbrella opening). Three water-resistant 10-watt halogen lamps are mounted to the stem and can be positioned to direct light upward or downward. Those lights will need power to work, however, so make sure there’s someplace on your patio to plug in the cord.

The umbrella is available for $650 (hey, you didn’t think palm tree look-a-likes came cheaply, did you?) from Hammacher Schlemmer:

The Lighted Palm Tree Umbrella.