New Outdoor Patio Furniture
Our outdoor patio was needing a little bit of a refresh. The hard winter months had left it feeling sad, depressed and ready for a tiny makeover, which I was happy to give, considering our patio is one of the first things you can see when you walk through our home… specifically because the back wall of our house is filled with large doors. For a few months there, we didn’t have the prettiest set up out there. I had pushed everything to one corner to make it easier for snow shoveling, and it just sat there looking depressed. That wasn’t anything a little makeover couldn’t fix though…
You may remember the outdoor furniture that I transformed last summer, it was such a big makeover, but my aunt and uncle actually had the best place for it. I gave it to them, and I can honestly say it has a very happy home. Truly. It almost fits better at their house than it ever did at mine. 🙂
Because of where we live, and how rural our location is, I decided to go with something that would last outside in the heat, wind and rain. Enter in this patio set from Pier 1 Imports. I loved the clean lines, the subtle modern feel, and how it was completely adjustable for our patio.
Once I pulled the set out of the box, I was instantly in love. The quality is fabulous… and where we live it has to be. We get wind so strong, that I end up chasing patio furniture across the neighboring field. Plants struggle on our back patio, and while it makes me really sad to know that I am somewhat limited with what I want to use and display, this patio set has completely changed my opinion about our patio.
Our view really is fabulous, and it basically makes our patio spectacular.
I decided to go with cream cushions again, and to be honest, I had a slightly hard time choosing them just because of where we live. In the end though, I was really impressed with the fabric and the construction of the cushion cover. I’m sure I’ll be washing them often, but cream cushions for the win!
I’m already thinking of hosting summer gatherings and parties. And it’s amazing how pretty of an extension our patio is from the house. I want to go out there to relax and enjoy the summer days.
And just like normal, I pulled and reused a lot of my house items, which is what I would do if I was hosting a party. The nice thing is, I know exactly what to look for now. 🙂
I’m on the lookout for a rug and coffee table. In the meantime though, I’m totally still loving my stump end tables. They work perfectly, and they’re such an affordable addition!
I also decided to move our chimena closer to our seating section, and I’m already looking forward to the warm cozy nights by the fire.
So that’s what our patio is looking like right now. I’m thrilled with how it’s turning out! I just need to find a few more things, and this space is essentially done, and ready for fun times!
If you haven’t checked out Pier 1 Imports lately, I would highly recommend it. Every time I walk in the store I am completely in love with all of their pretty items and displays. Maybe I’ll just find the new rug I’m looking for!
Here’s to fun summer time entertaining! 🙂
Oh I love it. I am looking for a similar set for our patio
AMAZING space!!! I want all the pillows , and the blankies!!!! LOVE!!!
wow! What a perfect fit for your patio. I love the view you have and I definitely understand the need for sturdy patio furniture. We had to replace ours this year because we had a glass table flip from the wind and break. Thanks for sharing! I definitely feel inspired to redecorate our patio now!
This is good information for me – we just built a new house in a development that is so open we cannot believe the wind! Plus I think our house sits in the wind tunnel on the street – it’s just crazy! I’m afraid we need something a bit heavier/beefier for our patio so it will survive. I just might need to check out Pier 1~
Your patio looks beutiful….warm and inviting. Will you leave the furniture outside during winter or store it?
Thank you so much, Linda! Because we don’t have a great place to store the outdoor furniture, I’ll just move it to one side of our patio and cover it. The cushions will go in their own bag, and they’ll go in the garage. 🙂
The patio set up looks great, but I have to comment on the gorgeous view in the background of your photos. So beautiful with the fields, mountains, and sky. What amazing scenery to see every day!
Your outdoor space looks great.
Looks beautiful!
Where do u find the United States and sweet tea pillows
Thank you so much, Tina! I made the U.S. pillow. You can see the tutorial here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2014/07/01/diy-united-states-pillow/
The sweet tea pillow is available in our online shop: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/shop/product/sweet-tea-pillow/
Did you find the pouf at Pier1?
Hi Linda! 🙂 The pouf is actually from Target.
This is funny… I just bought Echo Beach outdoor furniture in latte from Pier1. I chose ivory for my back and seat cushions. I just love the way it turned out. My hub and I sit out there every morning with our coffee. I just found a sisal tan/brown rug that goes together quite well. Now I just have to style the rest of the area with pillows, a garden stool, maybe a lantern and a few plants. Lol! I’m obsessed with Pier1. They are my go to store for the home.
I love this! I have a similar setup but am paralyzed deciding if my conversation area should be be turned in to welcome guests, or turned out to enjoy the view. How did you decide?
Thank you so much! For me personally, I decided to have the conversation area be the focal point of the patio, rather than our view. By creating the seating area as the focal point, the view will fall into place. And if you don’t like it, just rearrange your furniture until you do. 🙂
You shall enjoy your new room even more with such comfy looking furniture!!! It looks casual yet modern and goes with your home too. Enjoy your times relaxing!!
Hi! Love your patio! Did you get the tobacco color or mocha? I don’t see the cuidad set in tobacco, but yours look so dark and I love it!
Thanks!
It looks so perfect! With the right design, you can transform your backyard into a luxurious oasis ideal for everything from entertaining guests to simply relaxing and enjoying the greenery. Patio furniture is key in creating the look and ambiance you crave, so consider three different ideas to inspire your vision, all can turn any yard into a beautiful outdoor space, just like yours. Thanks for sharing!