10 Best Outdoor Furniture Ideas to Add to Your Patio

With the summer fast approaching, you’re probably looking to spend more time outdoors with family and friends. Outdoor time is much more enjoyable if you have a space you truly love to be in. Here are the 10 best outdoor furniture ideas to add to your patio to make the space as cozy and inviting as possible.

Modern/Contemporary Outdoor Living Rooms

Modern design favors sleek lines, angles, neutral colors, and minimalism. Modern furniture can be understated or bold. While the patio design may be austere, lounge furniture is comfortable and often oversized to accommodate a larger crowd. A modern patio could have a distinctly spa-like Zen vibe filled with soothing colors and minimalist décor, with comfortable chaise lounges and long, low couches.

Coastal Style goes Outdoor Living

There’s something appealing about a patio that’s overlooking a body of water. Even if your patio is surrounded by a sea of grass, you can enjoy the tranquility of a lakeside retreat with teak furniture. Scandinavian style chairs and outdoor sofas along with the colors of steel-blue waters and misty grey coastlines are ideal for recreating the moodiness of the Oregon or Maine coasts.

Tropical Vibes on the Patio

Wicker furniture and bright colors dominate a tropical-inspired patio. Colors reflect faraway turquoise waters and white sand beaches, along with lots of yellows, reds, and oranges: vibrant, happy, and even exuberant.

Rustic Flair

The rustic style refers to furniture that is (or appears to be) handmade rather than mass produced. The furniture uses metal and/or wood, and the emphasis is on craftsmanship with a less finished, slightly imperfect feel. You will never see plastic furniture, with the exception of Adirondack chairs. Earth tones dominate. Any patterns are subdued to draw the attention to the beauty of the natural surroundings. You’ll see rustic design in Mediterranean farmhouse-inspired patios.

Farmhouse

The farmhouse style is all about family and friends gathering together to share the bounty of the earth. Furniture is generous, comfortable without being fussy, and sometimes antiqued for a relaxed and lived-in feel. Like the rustic style, the emphasis is on a handmade passed-through-the-generations look rich in craftsmanship.

Industrial

The juxtaposition of metal, wood, plastic, and concrete is the hallmark of the industrial style. You may find furniture that combines wood and metal in a sleek contemporary style, alongside plastic furniture and design elements such as concrete fire bowls. The furniture is typically simple and minimalist, with an emphasis on textures and shapes.

Craftsman

The craftsman style favors substantial hardwood furniture that showcases the wood’s natural beauty. The style is simple and looks handmade, but with a more finished look than the rustic or farmhouse style. Cushion colors tend to be greens and tans with minimal or no patterns.

Western

A blend of Craftsman and rustic styles, the Western style favors substantially sized and sturdy log furniture; but instead of the kitschy 50’s cowboy (bold stitching, denim, and horse motifs) or camp (plaid, and moose or bear motifs) styles, the modern Western style draws on the grandeur of the American West - wide open spaces with forever views. This style is right at home in a Southwest-inspired patio, with oversized furniture draped with colorful cotton saddle blankets.

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-century modern is characterized by sleek design and bold pops of saturated colors. Teak furniture with rounded legs and a mix of straight lines and curves results in a playful design and wild pops of color or patterns to draw attention to a specific item.

Bohemian

The Bohemian style is defined by a lack of rules. The boho space is a playful, carefree mix of rich colors, varied patterns, textures, and materials. Things don’t match, yet somehow they work together beautifully to create a relaxed space that isn’t in the least bit formal. The furniture is overstuffed, often in the form of floor pillows and poufs: maybe not always practical, but aimed at creating a rich sensory experience.

Scandinavian

The Scandinavian style is much like the mid-century modern style with its clean lines and minimalist design; but it’s a more serious version, favoring neutral and muted colors. Clean chaise lounges in teak, as well as teak dining sets personify the Scandinavian style.