22 Great Outdoor Furniture Brands, According to Interior Designers

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SPRING IS finally here, which means it's time to start thinking about decluttering and cleaning our homes. We'd also argue that the season calls for upgrading our patio and backyard furniture. After months of frigid temps kept us cooped up indoors, the best outdoor furniture brands gives us extra real estate to enjoy these warmer months. And, let's face it, once temps reach patio weather, you'll want to spend most of your days soaking up the sun.

Take note: buying outdoor furniture is a bit more technical than shopping for a sectional or bed frame. You want pieces featuring materials that are water and wind resistant yet are light enough to move inside in case of severe weather conditions.

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"The furniture should be sturdy and preferably made with pre-treated materials that can withstand sleet, snow, and rain," Audrey Scheck, an Austin-based interior designer, tells Men's Health. "Typically you want pieces made of aluminum, resin, wicker, and teak."

Plus, given the current supply chain shortages, you'll want to cop your outdoor furniture ASAP to make sure they arrive by spring. That's a tall order, given the countless outdoor furniture available online. That's why we enlisted the help of Scheck along with more interior designers and decorators to find the best outdoor dining tables, chairs, tables, and sofas to buy to turn your backyard into an oasis.

Burrow

Just like its indoor collection, Burrow's new patio furniture line is modular, easy to assemble, and looks great just about anywhere. Take its 3-piece sectional set, featuring sleek lines and a sturdy, galvanized-steel frame that can hold up to the elements. "Simple and stylish, they're an affordable way to elevate any [room], without the worry of getting stuck along the way," says one editor who tested Burrow. Indeed.

Outer

Aluminum is a go-to material for outdoor furniture since it's rust proof and water resistant, but isn't considered as sturdy as stainless steel. Not so with Outer's sofa set, which has an aluminum base that's practically indestructible, yet light enough to easily be moved around your patio. Plus its multi-layer cushioning means it's as comfortable as it is durable.

Shintenchi

Amazon sells just about anything with faster-than-normal shipping times, including outdoor furniture. While a typical patio furniture set at another big box retailer can cost you well over a grand, this rattan seats and glass coffee table package from Shintenchi costs about a fraction of that. "It gives a lounge aspect to an outdoor space to make it more homey," says Brendan Kwinter-Schwartz, president of New York City design firm Kwinter & Company.

Union Rustic

Benches make for great dining or lounge seating since they can sit more people without taking up as much space as chairs. "This bench from Union Rustic mix of wood and metal makes it a versatile piece that looks great with modern or traditional tables," says Scheck. "It's also made of acacia wood, an affordable finish that's easy to maintain outdoors."

Floyd

We've praised Floyd's affordable, functional pieces made for smaller apartments, and this customizable outdoor set is no exception. Available in four colors, this table can be made for two, four, or six seats and can fit in a modest balcony or patio. "It's like Ikea on steroids," says interior decorator Robbie Randolph. "High quality at a very reasonable price.

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Tambor

If industrial design is more your thing, consider this drum table set from Tambor for your space. "The glass fiber reinforced concrete is made for maximum durability, which means this will hold up for plenty of summers," says Scheck

AllModern

For guys with massive patios (good for you!), consider investing in a sprawling sectional for lounging and napping. This one from AllModern (it's Wayfair's sister brand, after all) is relatively affordable, can seat up to five people, and is made with real wood.

Teamson Home

Fire pits are great, but can produce tons of smoke. That's why we suggest this gas fire pit, which also makes for a great center console. "The shape and color make it versatile enough to be used with any exterior design," Scheck says.

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Castlery

Castlery's Sorrento collection is all about easy, breezy pieces with clean lines that look great with just about any furniture style. We're especially liking its dining table, which is made with an aluminum frame and resin wood (read: super durable), and can seat up to eight people. Gray Space Interiors'Rasheeda Gray gives top marks to this Singaporean startup for its price, delivery speed, and variety. "The turnaround time of four to six to six weeks is amazing, especially with the current delivery delays across the industry," Gray says. "The semi-custom options available for the fabric and leg colors offer lots of on trend options... The value is exceptional for the quality."

West Elm

Not surprisingly, West Elm is a one-stop shop for highly stylish, highly functional furnishings, and its outdoor collection is no exception. Take this sharp-looking shelving unit that stores your gardening tools and outdoor gear without taking up too much space.

Neighbor

When choosing fabrics for outdoor cushions, Sunbrella is the gold standard. Its stains can easily be cleaned, and it holds up in sleet, rain and slow. We especially love this Sunbrella loveseat from Neighbor, a direct-to-consumer upstart that provides quality patio furniture without retailer markups. Plus, it has a teak wood base, which is also water resistant.