Outdoor

Outdoor Furniture and Decor: Designing a Welcoming Patio Entertaining Space

Patio furniture, backyard decor, and outdoor accessories work together to transform a plain deck or balcony into a stylish extension of your indoor space. World Market is happy to provide alfresco inspiration as your one-stop outdoor furniture store and decor shop.

Types of Outdoor Furniture and Decor

Outdoor furniture and decor includes several important categories:

• Lounge Furniture: From sectional sofas to Adirondack chairs, comfortable patio furniture is essential to designing a relaxing outdoor lounge. This category includes a wide range of seating and accent tables for spaces of all sizes.
• Dining Furniture: Dining tables, chairs, and benches invite friends and family to enjoy the fresh air. World Market's dining collections and bistro sets offer unmatched quality for the value. We've collected our best outdoor dining ideas to inspire your imagination.
• Small Space Backyard Furniture: When space is limited, consider a folding dining table or set of stacking chairs. Our small-space seating and side tables make the most of larger spaces.
• Outdoor Entertaining: Outdoor kitchen and dining accessories for entertaining range from pizza ovens and barbecue tools to melamine dishware and insulated picnic baskets. We've gathered a variety of awesome outdoor entertaining ideas to help you get started.
• Pillows and Cushions: Weather-resistant throw pillows and chair cushions add texture, color, and comfort to your backyard furniture. Replacement cushions refresh your patio furniture for a new season of entertaining.
• Lighting: Outdoor lanterns and string lights reflect your personal taste and add a romantic ambient glow. You can hang patio accent lights to add gentle illumination and save space in style.
• Rugs and Doormats: World Market's outdoor rugs, Rio floor mats, and coir doormats add comfort to hard surfaces. We've put together a handy guide to help you choose the best outdoor rugs for your patio.
• Patio Umbrellas: Outdoor umbrellas provide shade, protect against sun, and look perfect poolside. Canopies can be installed with our tilting frames or paired with many World Market dining tables.
• Planters: Patio planters add new personality to your outdoor decor and help your flowers and herbs to thrive.
• Fire Pits: Wood-burning or gas fire-pit tables keep the party going after dark with inviting warmth and light. Many of these space-saving patio furnaces double as outdoor tables when not in use.

Outdoor Furniture and Decor: Shopping Tips

It's important to keep a few considerations in mind when shopping for patio furniture and decor:

• Space: Measuring your available outdoor space will make your options much clearer. If you're refreshing a small balcony, you can focus on furnishings that are compact and multi-functional. Measuring a larger deck will help you plan the flow of foot traffic.
• Budget: Considering your price range is the fastest way to narrow your options to the best choices for your budget and protect you from overspending.
• Materials: World Market uses outdoor-ready materials like UV-resistant resin wicker, aluminum, eucalyptus wood, and nautical rope for lasting weather resistance. It's best to cover or store most outdoor furnishing during inclement weather, or during the off season.
• Style: There are a wide range of aesthetics for backyard furniture, outdoor accessories, and decor. You may prefer a modern or contemporary theme, but you can also mix and match to create an eclectic patio aesthetic. Mid-century designs are exceptionally versatile, while classic wood and all-weather wicker furniture cultivates a rustic, coastal, or farmhouse look.

Additional Considerations When Shopping for Outdoor Decor and Furniture

When you're shopping for backyard furniture and outdoor accessories, a few questions may be helpful:

• How do you envision using your outdoor space? World Market has lots of creative outdoor ideas to help you find the answer.
• What is your general climate? If you expect snow, rain, humidity, or hot temperatures, you can research the best outdoor decor and furniture materials for your specific locale.
• How do I make the most of small outdoor spaces? Lightweight decor, stacking chairs, or folding tables will help free up real estate on demand. Modular furniture collections allow you to build the ideal seating in spaces of all sizes.
• How do I maintain my outdoor furnishings? Consider what oils, cushion cleaners, and protective furniture covers you may need for maintenance.
• Are there environmentally responsible options? Bamboo and acacia, teak, or eucalyptus woods are celebrated as renewable materials.

Determining your vision for your available space, working within a budget, and selecting weather-ready materials will ensure you create a space you'll be loving for years to come.