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Outdoor Furniture

Getting fresh air is good for your mood and your health. Being outdoors can have a calming effect and allows you the opportunity to slow down and take a deep breath. Outdoor furniture makes enjoying your deck or patio area easy and enjoyable. Whether you want a small seating arrangement for your family to enjoy on warm summer days or a more expansive setup to host larger gatherings, Bell’s Ethan Allen Design Center has excellent outdoor furniture for you to explore.

Popular Outdoor Furniture Materials

Your outdoor furniture can be made with various materials, each having its own benefits.

  • Aluminum: Aluminum is rust-resistant, lightweight, and easy to clean.
  • Wood: Several styles and colors are available, including teak. Treated wood is very sturdy when properly maintained.
  • Wicker: Wicker is the classic outdoor furniture material. Its popularity is due in part to its durability and very low maintenance. 

Outdoor Furniture Sets

Choosing a patio furniture set ensures all of the components will match and reduces the amount of decision fatigue involved with buying outdoor furniture.

  • Bistro Set: Bistro sets are ideal for small outdoor spaces. A bistro set includes a small dining table and two dining chairs.
  • Dining Set: A dining set is similar to a bistro but larger. Typical dining sets include a larger table and seating for four.
  • Conversation Set: Conversation sets create a living room-like setting on your deck or patio. These sets usually have deeper seats and softer cushions to accommodate more relaxed positions.

Outdoor Furniture: Considerations

The primary purpose of your patio will help determine the best outdoor furniture for you. If you are having family cookouts most of the time, a dining set and a small conversation set may be just what you need. Decks that will see more cocktail hours than kids will benefit from several bar-height tables and a small conversation area.

The primary purpose of your patio will help determine the best outdoor furniture for you. If you are having family cookouts most of the time, a dining set and a small conversation set may be just what you need. Decks that will see more cocktail hours than kids will benefit from several bar-height tables and a small conversation area.

Another thing to be mindful of is having walkable space. Much like your indoor dining and living rooms, you want your family and guests to be able to move freely within the area while still feeling connected to the other occupants. Defining walkways will invite people to make themselves comfortable without squeezing around or through furniture pieces.

High-quality outdoor furniture perfect for entertaining guests

Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Outdoor Furniture

  1. Many homeowners are tempted by the price tags of lower-quality furniture. We understand the appeal but want to warn you of the likely outcome. Bargain buy outdoor furniture is almost always flimsy and needs to be replaced far more often than a high-end set.
  2. It may seem silly, but make sure the legs of the chairs you choose are a good fit for your deck or patio. You want to be able to move chairs around with the legs becoming caught in gaps between planks or pavers.
  3. There is a difference between moisture-resistant and waterproof. A few sprinkles are no problem, but actual rainfall will leave you with wet, soggy cushions. Have a plan in place to store them when it looks like rain, and consider covers for bases, especially if they are wooden.
  4. This last mistake is one most people learn the hard way, so we’re trying to prevent that for you. Rain is not the only thing that falls from above. You don’t want your new outdoor furniture to be the victim of bird droppings. While you cannot completely eliminate the risk, you can take steps to not place your furniture directly under trees, powerlines, or other areas where birds gather.

Outdoor Furniture Collections

Choose from eight exquisite collections, including the teak Bridgewater Cove and aluminum Twin Rivers collections. From classic loveseats to more contemporary armless chairs, you’ll find everything you need for the ultimate outdoor oasis, including accessories. Your living room is not without decorative accents, and neither should your patio be. A few outdoor pillows and rugs will bring the space together and give it a cozier feel.

Shop Outdoor Furniture near Newburgh, NY

You can rely on Bell’s Ethan Allen Design Center for all of your indoor and outdoor furniture needs. We also offer upscale fabrics and lighting solutions. Schedule your interior design consultation today to see what we can do for you. You can visit us in Newburgh, NY. We’re happy to serve the areas of Fishkill, Warrick, Middletown, New Paltz, Wappinger Falls, Rhinebeck, Monroe, Tuxedo, Warwick, Washingtonville, Poughkeepsie, Orange County, Dutchess County, and Ulster County, NY.