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Sure, it’s easy to call an outdoor space a literal oasis—the sound of wind through the trees, greenery all around, and a cozy chair with your name on it—but it’s also an opportunity for your imagination to go a little wild. We’re not talking full-on decor themes or anything, but you should give yourself room to dream a little bit. The general wish list for the best outdoor furniture is the same depending on how much space you’ve got to work with (lounge chair, bistro table, dining set, chaise lounges) but there are plenty silhouettes and colors out there to play with.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Outdoor Furniture
- The Outdoor Chair: Neighbor Terra chair, $1,495
- The Outdoor Couch: Lulu Georgia Bassano outdoor sofa, $2,598
- The Outdoor Coffee Table: Article Skane outdoor coffee table, $599
- The Outdoor Rug: Nordic Knots Terra 01 rug, $545
- The Bistro Set: Jake Arnold The Harpen bistro outdoor dining set, $1,797
- The Dining Set: Castlery Sorrento outdoor dining set, $2,398
- The Chaise Lounge: Design Within Reach Softlands outdoor chaise lounge, $4,495
- The Final Accent: EcoSmart Fire Ark round concrete fire table, $3,395
Before you fully commit to your shopping cart, there are a few things you’ll want to sort out. If there’s a color that brightens your day—butter yellow, perhaps?—consider going all in on a monochromatic look with your furniture, rug, and accessories to craft a pool of color among your outdoor greenery. If texture catches your eye, identify a few favorites so you don’t go overboard. And when it comes to accessories and accents, keep it light and easy. This is the space where you can play with new materials, shapes, and accents without having to make any (expensive) overhauls.
Whether you’re looking to outfit what feels like an impossibly small balcony nook or you have a massive backyard to work with, we pulled together some real gems that go all in on the tiny details. After all, that’s what takes an outdoor space from “thrown together” to “did a designer consult on this?”
Chairs
A chair doesn’t have to follow one shape or silhouette. We’re seeing curves, overstuffed cushions, and exaggerated classics (ahem, looking at you, updated Adirondack!) slipping into the backyards of our favorite tastemakers. The one thing all of these designs have in common is comfort, all you have to do is bring your go-to happy hour sipper.
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Sofas
There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now. Designers have found a way to create pieces with every bit of style, softness, and permanence that you’d find from an indoor sibling. You don’t have to stick to the confines of the same handful of neutral colorways in less-than-luxe textiles.
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Outdoor Coffee Tables
Make the outdoor perch for your morning coffee and Kindle a statement piece. Colors have gotten bolder, shapes have gotten more playful, and materials have gained a touch of utilitarian style. Go all in on an unexpected finish—travertine or powder-coated metal, anyone?—to help play up an especially lush lounge chair or sofa.
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Outdoor Rugs
While the jute rug is still a dependable go-to, outdoor rugs have come a long way—especially in the pattern department. Cover a lot of ground with an area rug that acts as rich, anchor of color or create separate lounge areas with a series of smaller rugs in a similar color family.
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Bistro Sets
Who doesn’t want to feel transported to a streetside cafe in Paris minutes after waking up in their own bed? Bistro sets are great for intimate dinners al fresco, impromptu work sessions under the summer sun, crafternoons in the fresh air, and morning coffee. Play with different table and chair textures to elevate things or keep it simple with a metal stacking set.
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Dining Sets
An outdoor dining table is the crown jewel of a backyard. The only requirement here is to make sure you’ve got enough seats for all of your favorite people. For a real statement, find a dining set in a bold color and match it to an area rug for a monochromatic vibe.
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Chaise Lounges
Gone are the days when chaise lounges were only meant to rest next to a pool (though, that is still a great place to have one). From extra-large cushions to squiggly iron bases, these seats are just asking to be admired… and napped on.
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Accessories and Accents
The finishing touches are often the most fun. Consider this the time to let your personality shine through—scalloped side tables, sleek lighting, embroidered pillows, and modern fire pits are all on the menu. Don’t commit to a single theme, these pieces are meant to be mixed and matched.
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