You get plenty of seating with this seven-piece set, which includes two armchairs, two ottomans, a three-seat couch, a loveseat and a table. The furniture pieces are all made with all-weather wicker and anti-rust steel frames to stand up to all weather conditions throughout the year. This modular, rattan patio set looks like it costs more than just $340. Choose from three colors and rearrange the sofa pieces to your liking. Perfect for small spaces, this patio furniture set includes two single chairs (26.5″ x 26.5″ x 30″) and a glass-top coffee table (19.5″ x 19.5″ x 19.5″). The furniture arrives in less packaging than many of its luxury competitors and is primarily recyclable when you’re ready to phase it out (not anytime soon, we’re sure).
Make online or in store payments through easy installments with no hidden fees. Aside from a good patio umbrella, Lonergan also recommends a top-tier pool float — both for soaking up the sun’s rays and serving as an Instagram-worthy decor element. Worthy of spending your hard-earned coin on, the San Blas Rattan Hanging Bench ($699) is a true showstopper, along with the Business & Pleasure Co. The Hammock ($298), a brand we love for all things coastal and charming. What’s more, Frontgate has divine poolside chaises to lounge and lay, including the Balencia Bronze Chaise Lounges ($1,049).
What you choose for your outdoor space will depend on your unique taste, budget, and climate. Follow along for our tips on selecting the most practical and stylish patio sets. When you opt for a patio set—you will typically get a grouping of pieces made out of the same materials. While this creates a beautiful standard cohesive look, you also need to consider that whatever set you pick must also be able to withstand the weather and the passage of time. New furniture such as a new rattan sofa set or patio set will create the perfect environment for friends and family to gather. One reason for resin wicker’s popularity is its easy upkeep.
One dining set we tested—the Mercury Row Nikoleta—was perfectly suited to the smooth surface of a concrete patio or a wood deck. Yet when the set was placed on tiled concrete pavers, the chair legs consistently caught between the patio furniture sets pavers, resulting in a few awkward, arms-flailing exits from the table. 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.
The more frequently the materials are used, the more durable they should be. These handwoven rope bistro chairs are a great choice for casual dining with family and friends in your backyard. The set is especially easy to clean since Hera’s House coats each piece with high-performance e-coating to ensure it’s weather, UV, fade and rust-resistant.
Also listed are additional links for more in-depth information on each of these materials. I highly suggest reading further into areas you’re interested in. As for Vaille’s design firm, they typically start thinking about outdoor spaces right after the New Year. “That first great weather weekend in the spring always pops up sooner than you’d think! As far as sofas go, the Netta Sectional Sofa XL ($2,029) is one of the most striking options we’ve seen that accommodate a large group of people for your next backyard bash.
IKEA has traditional, modern, coastal and more outdoor furniture styles that are durable, made of sustainable material and low maintenance. Birch Lane’s all-weather, rot-resistant outdoor pieces are incredibly reliable—and that’s a word we don’t throw around lightly when it comes to patio furniture. These sets need to outlast the elements, after all, so the brand’s mildew- and UV-resistant fabrics are incredibly helpful. Still, relying on durable fabrics and materials doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice aesthetics. Birch Lane’s pieces, like the outdoor club chair, are beautiful, so they’ll give your patio as much of a makeover as they give you peace of mind. If you love the look of traditional outdoor patio sets with some airy, coastal flair, then you’ll adore the charming aesthetic the Sol 72 Outdoor Arlington Wicker 5-Person Seating Group brings.
Go for a classic look with our wrought iron patio set with a seat cushion for comfort. Arguably, the best time to buy new patio furniture is when the need for specific pieces arises. Did you suffer a nasty sunburn while reading on your porch last weekend? If you’d rather hold off on making any purchases until pieces are discounted, though, more on that below. Target offers a great selection of outdoor furniture with affordable options for just about any size or style of backyard,. Fong suggests buying a wallet-friendly outdoor sofa like this simple wooden one and elevating it with a simple tweak, like draping your favorite throw over it.
This is a bit of a tangent from my main focus but I feel its pertinent to the process. They are the best outdoor materials you can find and they use Tenara® Sewing Threads. Sunbrella originally made materials for marine boats and then applied this same technology to outdoor furniture.