The Ollie Outdoor Large Platform ($2,950) is also nice for plopping in the empty grounds of your backyard — especially for using your outdoor projector to watch films underneath the stars. Shop the Clihome Patio Conversation 4-Piece Set ($773) for a Hamptons-inspired entertainer that’s a beaut right now. Or, Best Selling Home’s Ottavio Outdoor Daybed ($664) is a pretty great buy to create a Havana from the safe haven of your backyard.
If your intended surface isn’t uniform and flat, look for a table and chairs with wide feet, ideally outfitted with levelers to adjust for uneven surfaces. Start by analyzing the shape and size of the outdoor area where you intend to place your new furniture. To create a proportional arrangement in an outdoor space, imagine it as you would any interior room.
But before you fall in love with the way a piece looks, consider how well it will wear over the course of many seasons (and how much you’re willing to maintain it). Some materials—like wood—require annual maintenance to keep them looking good, while others can weather the elements for years without any upkeep. The legs of all the pieces you choose should work with the surface area where you plan to place your furniture.
So before you snag several lounge chairs, save your money and opt for one piece that will do way more for your space. Ahead, we rounded up 12 of our all-time favorite finds, from Outer to Wayfair. For a bohemian-industrial look, Castlery’s Sierra set features rattan over a black aluminum metal frame. This three-piece set also includes a slatted wood coffee table to complete your conversation corner. Patio sets will come in all kinds of styles and sizes, from a simple bistro set with two chairs and a matching table to a dining set with seating for six to eight. When buying outdoor patio furniture, you want to ensure you properly maintain it.
When it comes to your patio, backyard, or porch, great furniture can transform how you use your space, creating an oasis you can use seasonally or even year-round. We spent 50-plus hours assembling, testing, and researching all kinds of patio furniture in all kinds of climates. We’ve added L.L.Bean’s All-Weather Farmhouse Table outdoor patio furniture as an ultra-durable, outdoor faux-wood dining set. This five-person conversation furniture table set is exactly what you need for hosting intimate dinner parties this summer. Crafted from Eucalyptus Wood and coated with a teak finish, this design is weather and UV resistant, meaning you can leave it outside all year long.