When shopping for garden lawn furniture, look beyond the standard plastic and metal offerings; look for pieces that combine style, quality, and durability.
Modular design is an intelligent and eco-friendly choice that makes furniture easily expandable or reconfigurable over time. Take this light teak bench featuring an eye-catching lattice pattern; its bright hue brightens any garden space!
Minimalist Designs
Minimal backyard furniture can help keep lush gardens at their center stage by keeping greenery and flowers the focus. The minimalist aesthetic features clean lines and monochromatic colors that enhance a lush verdant backdrop for your lawn or garden to appear manicured and perfect. Lighter colors like white can also work well to reflect sunshine back out onto patios for bright and fresh aesthetic, while darker shades tend to absorb heat more readily and fade more rapidly so it is wise to be selective in terms of colour choices, notes Emma.
If you want to add color, try creating one powerful statement – for instance, minimalist chairs with bright hues such as purple irises or orange calendula can contrast beautifully against jungle foliage and flowering plants. Achieve maximum impact by not oversaturating with too many vibrant hues that might appear chaotic.
HAY (affiliate link) offers minimalist backyard furniture from Danish design pioneers that ranges from the contemporary black-wire ‘Leopold’ seating series and clean-lined Hee lounge and dining chairs, to more classic teak garden furniture made from untreated FSC-certified wood that will naturally patinate over time.
Budget-Friendly Patio Furniture
Backyard lawn furniture can be as elegant or rustic as desired without breaking the bank. Many retailers provide an assortment of patio furniture ranging from simple lounge chairs and benches to multi-piece outdoor sectional sofas; Kmart offers an affordable rattan set including two lounge chairs and side tables for $238 that is sure to satisfy both elegance and rustic tastes alike.
When expanding your seating options, look for a dining table capable of seating multiple people at once – such as this acacia wood and aluminum patio table from Article, which you can purchase online for $898.
Shopping during off-season sales could help you score an excellent bargain, such as Memorial Day weekend and end-of-season sales which often offer marked down prices that could make purchasing your backyard patio set easier!
Are you ready to put your DIY skills through the rigorous test? Construct some backyard lawn furniture yourself! A super-simple potting bench based on Aldo Leopold’s design can be constructed quickly in just hours by even novice woodworkers, while budget-minded cedar garden benches costing as little as $25 can also be created by DIY enthusiasts.
As an alternative to wicker furniture, recycled plastic pieces offer your outdoor living area unique texture and color. Pieces like the patio chair from Article are even repainted using spray paint for a fresh new look!
Bring comfort to your patio seats by accessorizing with inexpensive pillows and cushions from discount stores or online. Throw pillows featuring patterns or textures that complement the colors found nearby such as flowers, shrubs and trees will create an inviting place for sitting.
Un effective way to add color and vibrancy to your yard is through furniture featuring colorful stripes and geometric forms, like this rattan chair from Serena & Lily with its vibrant teal color providing a striking focal point in your patio garden.
Outdoor Accessories
Your backyard should be your sanctuary, and high-quality outdoor furniture allows you to relax, entertain and cook comfortably. But more than chairs and tables alone can create the ideal spot for relaxation, entertaining and playing – with accessories designed specifically to complete home extensions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally useful.
Rugs can add color and texture to any outdoor space with ease. Choose from outdoor rugs made of jute, polypropylene or synthetic grass designed to withstand rain and sun without fading – from rectangular and octagonal styles all the way up to round options featuring colors like ivory, taupe brown and navy blue.
Another easy and attractive backyard decoration is a decorative garden planter. These accessories can be placed anywhere on your back deck or patio to provide a focal point and add more greenery for a relaxing ambiance.
Addition of more seating is another effective way of making your backyard furniture more useful. If space doesn’t permit a large lounge set, outdoor chaise lounge cushions provide comfortable relaxation options while smaller outdoor seating solutions, like poufs can add casual seating options or be used as versatile side tables.
As hosting a backyard BBQ requires extra outdoor storage space, having accessories that provide this is key. These backyard accessories offer ample room to store utensils, melamine dinnerware and board games while looking good doing so. Lidded baskets crafted of natural seagrass make perfect additions to covered outdoor spaces as they feature cut-out handles for easy transporting of food and drinks.
Lighting is another essential backyard accessory. From lanterns that set a warm atmosphere, to string lights to illuminate the night, these items help turn your backyard into an inviting retreat from everyday life. And once nightfall sets in, keep the party going late into the night with patio fire pits or table-top heaters; both stylish and practical ways of heating up your backyard space!