Whether it's a passing shower or a full-on downpour, rain is a feature of British life all year round - and so is the trusty umbrella! When you or your guests walk through your front door after a deluge, the last thing you want is umbrellas dripping through your hallway or beyond, soaking the floor and spattering the walls with rainwater.
Enter the umbrella stand! This piece of vital doorway storage is a lifesaver on a rainy day, helping you keep your home clean and dry even on foul-weather days. Luckily, there are heaps of stylish options on the market these day, so there's one to suit every taste and decor scheme.
Here's our pick of the best umbrella stands in the UK, so you can ensure your hallway, utility room or boot room stays tidy and drip-free!
Best umbrella stands
Garden Trading Hambledon Umbrella Stand
Many of us are seeking a sense of stability and comfort this year, and there’s no better way to make your home feel snug than to echo elements of the natural world in the textures and colours you surround yourself with.
If you’re looking to introduce the grounding feel of the countryside into your interior scheme, adding some earth tone décor accessories, like this handmade oak umbrella stand, will immediately make your space feel soothing. It features a metal tray at the base to catch excess water, and will look amazing in pared-back schemes.
Gold & Marble Umbrella Stand
This gold and marble umbrella stand from Oliver Bonas will slot perfectly into modern schemes and provides a pop of fun to more traditional looks – its flower-shaped base is sweet while the golden brass feels refined. The solid marble base will protect your floor from drips and the tall frame will support even the largest of umbrellas.
Belwood Umbrella Stand
Renowned for their straightforward yet stylish designs, Umbra is a winning choice if you’re looking for modern and subtle furnishings that easily slot into your home, whatever the colour scheme.
This white umbrella stand is made of resin which repels moisture, making it a great pick if you’re keen to keep the base free of rust. This should ensure your umbrella stand looks newer for longer. Despite its neat appearance, you can store up to four umbrellas in this stand and the weighted base aims to prevent soggy umbrellas from toppling over.
Square Umbrella Holder Rack
Both fun and functional, this umbrella stand is sure to liven up your entryway with its dynamic and playful design. As well as umbrellas, this metal stand from can be used to store walking sticks, golf clubs and even wrapping paper. The fun umbrella motif is ideal for helping children learn how to tidy up, or simply to help guide guests to the best spot to pop a dripping brolly.
The small hooks on the side are especially convenient for compact, pop-up umbrellas and there is also a drip tray attached which allows you to keep your floors dry. The non-slip pads on the bottom of the stand help to protect your floors from possible damage or scratches so this is a particularly solid choice if you have wooden floors.
Rattan Wicker Umbrella Stand
If you’ve opted for cosy, country home decor and you’re trying to find effective finishing touches to complete your hallway, this rattan wicker basket could do just the trick.
The grey wash gives it a gentle look and the thick rattan material makes it a sturdy option. There are two handles so you can easily move it around if you fancy mixing things up. You could pair this item with rattan furniture for an overall natural and relaxed look to your entrance. A cute set of rattan drawers and hand-crafted mirror would look gorgeous matched with this wicker basket.
Abrahamic Umbrella Stand
Adding character to a new-build home isn’t always the easiest of tasks, but there are certain décor tricks that can introduce the charm and personality of a period property into your any home, no matter its age.
Investing in some vintage style accessories can help to give your home a more lived-in, welcoming feel, and if this is what you’re looking to do, you’ll love this umbrella storage from Wayfair!
The crackle glazed ceramic stand has been deliberately distressed to create slight imperfections, giving it an old world, antique look. But its soft, Neo mint colourway means it will blend into modern schemes too. It’ll look amazing styled alongside some quirky brass decorative hooks, to hold your coats and bags.
Charnwood Iron Umbrella Stand
Born out of a desire to disconnect from our digital world and return to the simpler days of the past, cottagecore is an aesthetic trend that encourages you to embrace vintage character and even clutter to create a homely, authentic space.
Dunelm's Charnwood umbrella stand will make a perfect addition to a cosy country cottage – its ball detailing and drip tray is perfect for contrasting against exposed brick walls and layers of floral soft furnishings. This particular model is designed to hold a huge number of umbrellas at a time, but if you don’t have that many, you can always embrace the cottagecore ethos and fill the empty spaces with a couple of rustic walking sticks.
Jaro Black Openwork Metal Umbrella Stand with Foliage Motifs
Any interior enthusiast will tell you that bringing the outside in can have an amazing impact on your interior, but turning to stunning houseplant displays isn’t the only way to go.
In fact, the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing’, suggests that opting for décor accessories which echo the colours and patterns found in nature – whether it’s soft furnishings with floral prints or the beautiful foliage motifs on this umbrella stand – will add a level of interest to your home while keeping it feeling cosy, comforting and calming.
If you want to bring the Japanese nature craze into your home, this openwork metal umbrella stand is perfect for the job. Style it with lots of rich, warm colours – like the ones in Farrow and Ball’s new collection – to make your home feel like a cocooning, cosy sanctuary.
Gold Umbrella Stand with Coat Hooks
If your hallway is compact, opting for furniture that combines functions is a great way to make a small space feel bigger. With a handy coat hooks attached, this stylish gold umbrella stand allows you to keep all of your hallway essentials stored neatly in one place. The lower band at the bottom of the stand makes sure your folding umbrellas will be neatly propped up, while the top rim provides support for larger styles.
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