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Does your backyard patio need a facelift? You can easily amp up your outdoor living area with the right pieces of furniture. With the right patio furniture, you can savor an al fresco meal on a comfortable summer night or have a place to entertain your guests. Here are twenty different patio furniture ideas that are essential to creating an inviting outdoor area to enjoy year-round.
Patio furniture ideas wouldn’t be complete without a conversation set. Create an outdoor living area with a sectional or cushioned chairs to comfortably and stylishly enjoy sitting outside. Don’t forget to pair your set with vibrant throw pillows and blankets to optimize your outdoor comfort.
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Host an intimate outdoor feast or private dinner for one in comfort with a patio dining set. These surfaces provide the perfect amount of space for your spread as you entertain your guests outdoors. Keep space in mind when selecting your set by choosing a two- or four-seater for smaller patios or a larger set for roomy patios to optimize your space.
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Bring your morning coffee outdoors thanks to a patio coffee table. Prop your feet up on the flat surface while you sip your coffee and browse a newspaper or magazine you’ve placed on the bottom shelf. Patio coffee tables can be very complimentary to any backyard by giving you a functional piece of furniture that can also matches the aesthetic of your patio.
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Working with a smaller space? You can still enjoy a snack or a meal-for-two with a patio bistro set. These patio furniture ideas include a sturdy table and two matching chairs to give you and a friend the opportunity to eat in the fresh air without taking up too much space in your patio.
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Tan or relax in comfort by the water on an outdoor lounge chair. These chairs are essential for stretching out your legs and soaking up the sun on comfortable cushions before deciding to take a dip in the water. Don’t have a pool? You can still enjoy the comfort patio lounge chairs offer on any patio or deck!
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Enjoy the shade a patio umbrella provides on the warmer days. Whether you’re dining at a patio table or lounging in a chair, an umbrella can keep you cool and safe by protecting you from the sun.
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Read more about finding the perfect outdoor shade structure in our Everything You Need to Know about Outdoor Shade Structures guide!
One of the most elegant and welcoming patio furniture ideas has to be placing a fire pit around your patio conversation set. A fire pit can keep you warm and cozy at night while also creating an intimate glow as you converse with friends or enjoy a good book by the fire. A beneficial part of choosing a fire pit for your patio is that they are easily transportable and can be moved around if you decide to rearrange your furniture.
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Create a dramatic, elegant look on your patio with an outdoor fireplace. These can be used for decorative purposes or to warm up on cooler evenings. Outdoor fireplaces typically have a more elaborate look than fire pits, with stone or brick construction that will compliment your space and be a focal point in your area.
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Gazebos make for excellent patio furniture ideas since they bring extra shade and flair, and can also be easily transported. They can also be enclosed with zipper screens to keep out bugs or have wide-open sides to welcome the breeze as the top gives much-needed shade – whichever you prefer! If you have a larger patio, a gazebo can be your shaded respite, with lounge chairs waiting to offer a space to relax from the sun. When it’s time for you to switch things up, easily move your lightweight gazebo to its new location.
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Relax with your evening drink outside at your personal patio bar, complete with stools. Keep your outdoor shakers or glasses safely stowed away in a cabinet or on the shelf included with your bar. Outdoor bars are great patio furniture ideas to include if you’re keen on entertaining guests and having a place to make and serve your party co*cktails.
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Keep your drinks close-by wherever you are outside thanks to a patio serving cart! The wheels of these carts make it easy to move your beverage to any location on your patio or wheel to the kitchen for a refill.
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Whether you’re looking for a place to comfortably sip a drink, converse with a friend, or relax on your own, a porch swing offers you the space and function you need. Elevate your porch swing with side tables on both ends to place decorative objects or to sit your beverage down.
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Take a nap in comfort with a patio hammock. Hammocks are prime patio furniture ideas to have to create a comforting area anyone can enjoy stretching out in outside with a good book or for a swing under the sun or your patio umbrella.
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Sometimes you need to create your own breeze. Beat the heat thanks to an outdoor fan. Install an outdoor ceiling fan in your covered patio or on the ceiling of your gazebo for a breeze you’ll enjoy on those warmer days.
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Pair your fire pit with some Adirondack chairs to create a faux campsite. These chairs are long-lasting and able to withstand outdoor weather since their main material is plastic and resin, which means you will not have to worry about them rusting or needing to be quickly replaced. Stack a pillow against the back of the chair for optimal comfort as you sit back and enjoy the fire on a cozy night.
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You don’t have to venture out to the nearest park to have a picnic – plan a backyard picnic with your own picnic table. Picnic tables are very roomy in length, offering you the right amount of space to place your food and have multiple guests over at once. Another benefit of having a picnic table on your patio is that it’s versatile in use. Bring your work outside for a change of scenery or give your kids a place for homework outdoors thanks to its sturdy flat surface.
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A great backdrop idea or decorative furniture piece you can include in your patio is a trellis or planter. Trellises can become statement pieces to wrap vines around or arrange flowers on top of for a pop of color during spring, while planters can be used year-round for seasonal arrangements to highlight the time of year you’re in or compliment your outdoor aesthetic.
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Arbors can be beautiful patio furniture ideas that make a statement when guests enter your patio or approach your dining or conversation sets. The various arbor colors and materials available contrast with your other patio furniture for a statement piece that you can decorate with real or faux flowers wrapped around the posts.
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Patio furniture ideas can also include statement pieces or decor, such as fence panel or border screens. Place your patio furniture in front of an elaborate border screen or dramatic fence as another outdoor element to complement your space’s design. Fencing and borders can also create a beautiful contrast, like the picture above, by popping against your patio’s colors and materials to create a focal point in your outdoor space.
The last essential patio furniture piece you need is a storage shed to keep your cushions, bar items, or outdoor table settings safe from outdoor weather. Sheds can keep your patio organized by tucking smaller items out of the way in the off-seasons or when they aren’t in use.Plus, sheds can serve as patio decor if you select a shed with material that matches your aesthetic or is designed to add a pop to your outdoor space.
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Need more help finding the perfect patio furniture? Read our guide How to Choose the Best Patio Furniture here.
Now that you know more about elevating your patio furniture, it’s time to create the backyard of your dreams!
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