Pre-Packaged Outdoor Furniture
To furnish your outdoor area, Home Infatuation just wants you to measure your space and choose a pre-packaged suite of furniture that fits. This modular lightweight furniture is perfect whether you’re a small deck owner or have acres of land. Spread the pieces out for a large group or consolidate for an intimate setting.
The modern furniture is stain, mold and mildew resistant, cleans with soap and water and is constructed with a rust proof aluminum frame with a baked on finish and a top quality woven polyethylene resin. Choose the wicker and fabric you desire — it’s constructed from recycled, marine-grade material that is 95% recyclable. The cushions are made with quick drying exterior foam and covered with an outdoor acrylic fabric which is extremely resistant to moisture and colorfast against sunlight. Cushion covers can be machine washed and are zippered for easy removal.
Measurements: Bundles come in five suite sizes from 8′ x 8′ to 13′ x 13′
Cost: Corner Left & Right, $1,250.00; Middle section, $870; Ottoman, $595.
For more information: Homeinfatuation.com
Modern Adirondack Chairs
Pick a color, any color, for these cypress Adirondack chairs. There are 12 choices available, from sleek black that goes with any contemporary backyard décor to pink and lime green, so your chairs will be sure to stand out. Adirondack chairs are comfortable and come with wide arm rests and a high back, so you can just tip your head back and watch the stars or relax while the campfire glows. Each chair ships partially assembled, but only takes about a half-hour to complete. They weigh 40 pounds each and can hold up to 250 pounds. Order one or however many you need to complete the right backyard ensemble.
Measurements: 30″L x 31″D x 40″H
Cost: $249 each
For more information: Cedarstore.com
Modern Stackable Seating
Stack ’em up. This Art-Deck-Oh Geo-Vase All Weather Wicker Seating Group by Deeco contemporary furniture line includes interlocking, stackable furniture that is definitely a conversation piece. When you’re not using the four-chairs and one side table, they can be stacked and put away — a great space saver — but still make its decorative mark on your backyard. The wicker products consist of polyethylene-based resin and an aluminum frame that doesn’t rust, so it resists the sun’s UV lights. It can also withstand temperature changes from below freezing to the hottest of the hot, so leave the furniture out all year long. Each set comes with stain-resistant cushions and a rain cover that can help extend the life of the product.
Measurements: The chairs are 26″ Hx28″W and the table is 21″H x 24″W
Cost: $ 900.00 for a set
For more info: Patioflavor.com
Comfortable and Stylish Patio Seating
Ah, wicker has come a long way. This Augusta furniture by North Cape International has a nice sleek look that can be used both outdoors and in. Perfect for a screened in porch or pool setting, the whole collection includes a sofa, chair, loveseat, ottoman, coffee table, and an end table, but are bought separately, for the most part. Shown here with an Espresso finish, you can choose from a variety of fabric patterns to add more splash to your surroundings.
Measurements: Sofa 38″H x 34″W x 78.5″D; chair, 38″Hx34″Wx34.5″D; loveseat, 38″Hx34″Wx56.5″D; ottoman, Overall Dimensions: 17″ H x 20″ W x 30.5″ D; coffee table, 18″Hx22″Wx40″D; End Table Overall Dimensions: 18″ H x 22″ W x 22″ D.
Cost: Sofa and chair: $1156; loveseat: $582; ottoman: $207; coffee table: $186; end table: $127.
For more information: Teakwickerandmore.com
Stone-like Sofa and Chairs
The first thing you might think of when seeing this furniture is Fred Flintstone and the Stone Age. But Fred and Wilma would probably love to upgrade their bland Bedrock pieces to these luxury designs from AguaFina Gardens International. The chairs and sofa are carved from natural granite rocks that have been hand selected (and the price reflects the high-end craftsmanship). The stone is left with a natural finish with a sculpted and polished interior. Don’t let the chiseled-look fool you though — this furniture is comfortable and comes in dark grey, dark green/gray or can be custom ordered.
Measurements: Sofa (approx. 47H”x30″Lx72″W), adult chair (47H”x24″Lx35″W), child chair (36H”x22″Lx38″W), or a granite ottoman/coffee table (20″Hx26″dia)
Cost: Prices start at $1,200
For more info: Aquafina.com
Modern Outdoor Sectionals
This looks like one amazing piece, but this modular set can be purchased separately, moved around and reassembled into a new design, depending on your mood. It’s simplistic but makes a very chic statement. And don’t shy away from the firm appearance (or white material); there’s a cushiony comfort once you sit down, and the leather-looking weather proof fabric is stain, fungal and mildew resistant. The package comes with a cot daybed, stand daybed corner, bolsters, footnote floor pillow, dot ottoman, and stool.
Measurements: 13”x13”
Cost: This classic statement ranges in prices from $375 for individual pieces to $9995 for the entire set.
More information: Homeinfatuation.com
Sunroom Eco-Friendly Wicker
This Venice set from Nature’s Wicker is suited more for a covered patio, sunroom or lanai, and not for the elements, but it is a new line of eco-friendly furniture handmade from natural hand-woven water hyacinth fibers. The frame is constructed of Rubberwood, an eco-friendly by-product of the rubber industry and has six inch high density foam cushions. You can order additional cushion cover sets, which zip on and off for easy cleaning or replacement.
Measurements: The sofa is 80″Wx32″Dx32″H; chair: 34″Wx32″Dx32″H; Table: 43″Wx28″Dx16″H.
Cost: items start at $999
For more info: 813-442-4488 or Nature Wicker’s eBay Store
Teak Seats
Teak is a popular and durable material for outdoor furniture and Gloster’s Halifax outdoor dining collection is available in natural teak or a painted white finish. It is durably constructed and sourced from sustainable plantations. The company selects only hearty planks of straight-grained, plantation-grown timber, free of knots and splits, so it doesn’t break down so easily. The velvet handrubbed finish also helps to prevent splinters and gives a smooth feel to this woodsy furniture, even on the undersides.
And don’t worry about taking this furniture inside when the seasons change. It’s resistant to salt, freezing rain and sun, so you can keep it outside all year.
Cost: Deep seating armchair starts at $2315; deep-seating three-seater sofa starts at $5046.
For more information: Designers’ Resource Collection or .
Porch Swing with Built-in Back Rest
Sit back on this Royal Highback Porch Swing from Cedarstone and really relax! No backyard should be without a porch swing (you can put it on your deck too) and this one, made from Red Cedar, has earned a special recommendation from the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians. Your back should feel totally comfortable with the built-in lower lumbar support and there’s room for you to put your head back and look up at the stars with this extra-high head-rest. The swing is easy-to-assemble and when it’s all together can hold a maximum weight of 900 pounds. It can also be ordered with a sweetheart design that includes cute little hearts — a perfect addition to a romantic backyard setting.
Measurements: Comes in lengths of 22″, 45″, 55″, 69″ or 82″.
Cost: $349 for a 2-ft swing to $699 for a 7-ft swing.
For more information: Cedarstore.com
No Rust Aluminum Furniture
If the aluminum look is more your decorating style, this Heritage dining group is one of several of the collections from the Agio Select Series. Though some pieces require assembly, this is a nice budget-friendly option considering it comes with four dining chairs and two swivel rockers. And this isn’t a set that’s going to leave you with rusted furniture next season. It’s rust proof with a bronze frame finish and comes with a seven-year frame warranty, just in case.
Bonus: Leave these cushions outdoors because not only are they comfortable, but they’ll handle the elements just fine, thank you.
Measurements: The table is 38″x72″
Cost: $1233 for the set
For more information: Agio-usa.com
Eco-Teak Table
If you care about where, and especially how, your outdoor furniture is made, then you’ll be interested in knowing that Reforest Teak furniture is using its profits to restore productivity to Costa Rica’s deforested lands and extend social benefits to the local community. The teak used by the company comes from forests that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for its restorative forest management practices. Teak is a durable material that can withstand harsh climate changes.
This rectangular basket weave table is crafted in Costa Rica and is made with First European Quality (FEQ), the highest grade known, and integrates heartwood and sapwood. This table is a great addition to your outdoor garden or patio. It’s impermeable to water and is pretty affordable.
Cost: $330
For more information: visit the website at Reforestteak.com or call 1-888-236-7125. Reforest Teak furniture is also available at Gardners.com.