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Summer is the best season to spend time outdoors with friends and family. So why not spruce up your outdoor space this summer to make it feel even more comfortable? There’s a ton of outdoor furniture to choose from, but we’ve done the work for you to find the best patio furniture options for your space.
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Lulu and Georgia Manila indoor/outdoor dining chair, $849
Serena and Lily Capistrano sofa, $3,598
Wade Logan Castelli rectangular 8-person dining set with cushions, $2,200 (reduced from $3,300)
From outdoor dining sets to lounge chairs, these finds — from Lulu and Georgia, Serena and Lily, Walmart and more — are comfortable and chic. Here’s the best outdoor furniture for your deck for a variety of budgets.
This eye-catching, bestselling scoop dining chair from Lulu and Georgia is a total conversation starter. It has a wicker weave and also comes in a coal hue. This splurge definitely makes a statement.
Lulu and Georgia Manila indoor/outdoor dining chair, $849
Customize this outdoor sofa with the fabric, and color or print you want. It has a weather-friendly, hand-wrapped resin frame.
Serena and Lily Capistrano sofa, $3,598
This modern farmhouse-style dining table fits six people. It’s weather-resistant and has an umbrella hole. Seating is sold separately.
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Quiroga metal 6-person dining table, $315 (reduced from $330)
Choose from three colors in this aluminum outdoor armchair. Aluminum is weather resistant and this chair’s cushions are a comfy memory foam. You can save 15 to 25% off now if you buy seating combinations with four or more seats at Outer.
Outer white aluminum outdoor armchair, $1,400
This beautiful outdoor set comes with a sofa, two lounge chairs and a coffee table. You can purchase protective covers for this furniture for $230 extra.
Castlery Sorrento sofa, lounge chairs and coffee table set, $2,199 (reduced from $2,396)
Lounge on the deck on this acacia wood chaise with an adjustable backrest. It has wheels, so it can easily be moved, and has a pullout side table. Choose from cream or navy blue cushions.
Best Choice Products acacia wood outdoor chaise lounge chair, $250 (reduced from $350)
This table and eight chairs with cushions is marked down more than $1,000 at Wayfair. Choose from 11 cushion colors. The table has an umbrella hole, and the chairs are stackable.
Wade Logan Castelli rectangular 8-person dining set with cushions, $2,200 (reduced from $3,300)
Get all your shopping done in one go with this dining table and director’s chairs set. You’re saving $1,000 over buying each piece separately at sustainable outdoor furniture brand Outer. This set comes in a gray and teak finish. The extendable table has a waterproof shell that protects it from dust, dirt, pollen and more.
Outer teak and aluminum outdoor expandable dining table and eight director’s chairs, $7,950 (reduced from $8,950)
Carolin Lehmann is an expert in health, fitness, furniture, apparel, gift guides and books for CBS Essentials. She’s always testing new products to recommend. Some of her current favorites include Stanley cups, Alo Yoga workout sets and the Cuzen matcha maker.
First published on April 25, 2022 / 3:35 PM
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