Most Stylish Outdoor Furniture
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Summer's long days seem to go on forever when you have the right space to enjoy them in. Be it backyard barbecues or beach-themed birthday parties, the list of ways to enjoy outdoor space during the summer can stretch as long as the line waiting at an ice cream truck that’s been unexpectedly absent all season.
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The best way to ensure good times are had by all at your outdoor all day soirées is to have the right furnishings. Keeping in mind that furniture built for the backyard doesn’t have to play by the same rules as that found in your living room, it does need to be both comfortable, and capable of standing up to the elements.
However, comfortable furniture doesn’t have to mean it doesn’t look good. Quite the contrary. These days — especially this summer — outdoor furniture is more stylish than ever. Not only because there is more of a focus on spending time outside, but also because brands are working hard to design furniture that could just as easily work indoors as well. As we shift to taking our inside lives out, we should take some of our home design standards along with it.
That’s why we scoured the internet to find our absolute favorite, most stylish outdoor furniture items to add to your cart right away.
Best Outdoor Furniture
Best Overall Outdoor Set
Olivia Ivory 12 Piece Large Sectional Set
If you are looking for that classic outdoor structure but with a subtly stylish, fashionable flourish start with SunHaven. Offering an impressive number of outdoor additions for your yard, we think the Olivia large sectional set offers everything you need to relax in comfortable sophistication. Composed of a white powder coated aluminum frame and wrapped in natural high density poly ethylene roped wicker and five inch thick ultra plush ivory cushions. Using Olefin fabric means these ivory cushions stay white no matter the weather and festivities because of its overall strength, colorfastness, resistance to fading, staining, mildew, and abrasion. Basically, this oversized sectional set from SunHaven looks like it was designed for a private beach house in the Hamptons, meanwhile, it was built tough enough to stand up to week-long renters looking to party.
Best Outdoor Set for Small Decks
Yardbird Luna Outdoor Sofa Set
Chic, clean, and classic, this white aluminum set from affordable DTC (Direct to Consumer) brand Yardbird streamlines what you need without sacrificing style. Available in both slate and silver, either color is sure to go with just about any outdoor aesthetic. If something as light as silver — our first choice — scares you, leave those worries behind. These comfy cushions are made from sustainable Sunbrella fabric which has become the gold standard for durable fabrics both inside and out, meaning these are easy to clean, keep their shape, and stand the test of time (or the test of pets and kids). What makes this set innovative for smaller spaces (also available in the even smaller Loveseat Set) is the coffee table doubles as a bench when extra seating is needed. Nested under the tabletop is a cushion just the right size for two additional tushies. Space-saving and stylish? That’s Yardbird for you.
Best Sectional Set
Article Lubeck Sectional Set
We love Article. Made famous by it’s Scandi-meets-mid-century design Sven sofa, the DTC brand has *blown up* thanks to the unrelenting attention to detail, not to mention the more affordable price you pay for it when compared to similar products elsewhere. This Lubeck set was built with lazy lounging in mind, but there is nothing lazy about the design. Wrapping the sturdy steel frame in dense acacia wood and topping it off with durable polyester fabric cushions, this set comes in at a lot less than competitors offering similarly sized sectional sets for slow summer Sundays. If luxury is what you’re looking for, Article delivers. If expensive is what you’re after, you can keep on looking.
Best Outdoor Set on a Budget
Valencia Eucalyptus Patio Deep Seating Set
Are you made of money? Because we’re not, so we are always keeping our eyes open for a deal. The best one we found for upscale outdoor furniture this year? Sam’s Club. Coming in well under $1,000, this very handsome four-piece set seats four and looks good doing it. What’s more? The value is increased when you consider that for the price, you are getting FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified Brazilian Eucalyptus grandis wood, grown in 100% well-managed forests. So, not only does it look good, it does good too. Using polyester fabric cushions and galvanized hardware for increased weather-dependability, this seat set is a conversation starter if we ever saw one.
Best Bistro Set
Grand Patio Metal Folding Bistro Set
If your outdoor life is limited by a small space, a collapsible yet dependable bistro set might just be your best bet. This metal set folds up to take up no more space than a coat closet has to spare, but opens up to allow for comfortable seating for two. If you’re looking for more room when friends come over, buy a second, and keep the set — or even just the table — tucked away when not in use.
Best Outdoor Dining Set
Floyd Outdoor Set
If you haven’t picked up on our affection for simple style, allow us to further impress upon you it’s importance by endorsing the modern masterpiece that is the Floyd Outdoor Set. Made from lightweight yet incredibly strong aluminum, this series is set to last you a long time since the dependable metal is not only durable, but rustproof. What really makes this set shine is the array of bold colors it comes in. Save the fluted cornices and corbels for your dining room and that marbled glass tabletop for your grandma’s lanai. The Floyd outdoor set — Designed in collaboration with high end Brooklyn-based design studio Uhuru — is simple, straightforward, and sophisticated.
Best Outdoor TV
Furrion Aurora Weatherproof 4K Outdoor Television
If 2020 taught us *anything* it's to make sure we are happy at home, and little can bring more happiness than curling up and watching your favorite TV show or movies on the couch. Well, Furrion makes that just as easy to do outdoors with it’s weatherproof 4K outdoor television. Available in sizes ranging from 43 inches to 65 inches, no longer is there a reason to feel guilty binge-watching your latest streaming obsession when the weather is gorgeous outside. Allowing for even higher visibility, this anti-glare screen minimizes reflection and enhances picture contrast, even on the sunniest days. Surrounded by weatherproof IP54 housing, this TV doesn’t only work outdoors, it works it’s *best* outdoors. It’s engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and all the elements, including wind, rain, snow, UV rays, dirt, salt, and humidity.
Best Outdoor Rug
Ruggable Flatwoven Warm Sand Re-Jute Rug
Rugs have become a staple in stylish outdoor decor, and no one has married form and function as well as Ruggable. If you haven’t heard of Ruggable, it’s safe to assume you have never scrolled through social media. The brand took over our feeds by storm just a few years ago and in that time, it has expanded from simple printed designed rugs you can throw in the washing machine, to sophisticated styles including this luxurious looking re-jute number. What is re-jute? It’s Ruggable's answer to all the issues classic jute can cause. Made from up to 182 recycled plastic bottles, this jute rug isn’t scratchy, doesn’t shed, and best of all, fits in your friggin’ washing machine.
Best Hammock
Best Choice Products 2-Person Hammock
Nothing says summer quite like napping under the shade in a hammock. But what’s better than napping alone? Napping with that someone special, and that’s exactly what you’ll do when you add this two-person hammock to your outdoor arrangement. With a 450-pound weight capacity and a tempered steel frame, you can set this up wherever you want, and because of the slim, lightweight, compact carrying bag, this hammock goes with you beyond the backyard — even though its sturdy, stylish, and weather-resistant enough to leave up even when it’s not in use.
Best Patio Umbrella
Canora Grey Desmond Rectangular Lighted Cantilever Umbrella
Cantilever umbrellas have replaced the based models of the past. This style allows for more shade thanks to the intuitive design. However, this Canora Grey shader kicks it up a notch by incorporating a solar-power light bulb to help keep your outdoor dinners going well past dessert.
Best Canopy
Erommy Outdoor Double Roof Hardtop Gazebo Canopy
If an umbrella isn’t enough (lucky you) then you need something that covers a little more ground — literally. Whether it’s covering your outdoor dining table or just providing shady respite to your oversized, sun-drenched lawn, this permanent polycarbonate double hardtop gazebo provide three layer protection reducing heat while allowing subtle sunlight. Designed using sturdy powder-coated rust-resistant aluminum and a double layer sidewall to protect you from harmful UV rays. Add to that the netting zipper at all four sides that you can open or close in a snap, and you have yourself the ideal addition to yards in need of serious shade.
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