The Best Modern Patio Furniture Styles for Your Small Outdoor Space

Just because you have a small square of asphalt or a tight corner for a patio, there is no reason for you to not make the most out of it. After all, furnishing and decorating your patio and garden will open up an extra living space in your home. Look for modern patio furniture pieces that are intelligently designed so that you can easily move around for quick shifts from storage to entertaining to relaxing. Below are some features to be aware of when shopping for outdoor furniture.

Stores easily. Hammocks are easy to fold and put away when not in use. Stacking chairs and nesting tables give options for expanding the seating as necessary.

Trim designs. Rather than having a full dining set, opt for a patio umbrella with a weighted base and tuck it into a corner to shade a small folding table and some chairs. A sail shade will not take up any floor space and yet still give the amount of shade that conventional patio umbrellas offer. Adirondack chairs with a matching table gives a low profile. You can also opt for a French bistro table with accompanying chairs with skinny legs.

Lightweight and flexible. It would be easier to move and store wicker furniture than those that are made of metal, glass, or hardwood. There are all-weather wicker, wood and resin tables that come with fold-down tabletops so you can push them against a wall.

Fit for underused areas. Consider using a few small stools or stack cushions on wide chairs for casual seating. Use the vertical space of your patio and fill a wall with hanging plants. Also set a line of backless stools along the wall to create a rustic look.

Integrated shade and lighting. Some porch swings have their own awning for protection against the sun and rain. A tabletop with a small fire pit allows for  table space and the potential for light, warmth and ambience.

Below are some great outdoor furniture pieces for your small patio space.

Headdemock Hammock by Fatboy

The ultimate spot to relax outdoors, the Headdemock Hammock by Fatboy comes with oversized dimensions that will give any space plenty of room to relax in. It is made from practical and easy to clean material with special stain and water resistant coating.

3 PieceWestern Red Cedar Adirondack Chair and Outdoor Cedar Table by All Things Cedar

Crafted from Western Red Cedar, the 3 PieceWestern Red Cedar Adirondack Chair and Outdoor Cedar Table by All Things Cedar is a comfortable chair to enjoy a good conversation, a good book, or simply to relax in.

Basilica Mosaic Fire Pit and Beverage Cooler Table by Alfresco Home

Featuring hand-laid mosaic tiles derived from natural sources, the Basilica Mosaic Fire Pit and Beverage Cooler Table by Alfresco Home is made with wrought iron frames coated with a rust-resistant finish. This fire pit includes an iron bowl, beverage cooler insert, and center disc cover.

Patio Furniture and Decorating Ideas for a Shabby Chic Outdoor Space

Do you love the interesting and casual shabby chic look for your living room? You can keep this style going right to your porch or garden by embracing the design principles that are inspired by the cottage home: distressed furniture, feminine accessories and soft pastels. Below are some tips to help you out with your patio furniture.

Embrace the imperfection

Time worn and distressed furniture is the epitome of shabby chic decorating. Embrace the original patina and paint of your porch by leaving the door and window frames unpainted, along with bringing in old and antique furniture on display. Metallics might normally translate to modern but galvanized steel was popular back in the 1930s, and should add that antique ambience.

Inside meets outside

A shabby chic garden is a continuation of the style inside your home. Echo your home interiors that are teeming with soft pastels and floral prints, with the rows of catmint, salvia and roses on your garden fence.

Functionally feminine

If you love gardening and are handy with some tools, consider converting an unused screened-in porch into a cottage-style gardening shed. Shabby chic elements like distressed door frame, chandeliers, and the use of white paint will give a utilitarian space that feminine feel while still remaining lived-in and comfortable.

If it isn’t  broke

Instead of painting over woodwork, it would be best that you leave your porch and outdoor furniture alone and bring in white wicker instead. This should capitalize on the existing vintage vibe of your outdoor space.

Look to your own region

There are so many interpretations of shabby chic decorating, although wrought iron and distressed furniture are seen throughout various sub-styles. You can create a prairie chic look using a screened-in porch with dried wheat bouquets, antique iron daybed, and vintage accessories like crystal chandelier and rusty lanterns.

Below are great patio furniture pieces that will complement your shabby chic exterior.

1 Person Glider Chair in White by Jordan Manufacturing Company

Create a cozy space where you can enjoy nature with the 1 Person Glider Chair in White by Jordan Manufacturing Company. Made from Acacia wood, this piece comes with a white paint finish that should perfectly jive with the shabby chic look that you are going for.

Ramblas Garden Bench by Alfresco Home

Inspired by the beautiful tones of the earth, the Ramblas Garden Bench by Alfresco Home features rust-proof polished cast aluminum along with a durable powder coat finish. Adorned with exquisite patterns and detailing, this should complete your outdoor living experience.

Biscayne 5 Piece 48″ Round Outdoor Dining Set Rust Bronze Finish by Home Styles

Constructed of cast aluminum, the Biscayne 5 Piece 48″ Round Outdoor Dining Set Rust Bronze Finish by Home Styles is sealed with a clear coat to protect its finish. Its attractively patterned table top come with a center opening to accommodate umbrellas.