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We created an outdoor patio space a few years ago when we remodeled our house. We replaced a large dining room window with a sliding glass door that opened onto a two-part outdoor patio area featuring an outdoor kitchen and outdoor dining space. Check out that patio remodeling project to see the before-and-after transformation and get fun ideas for how we designed the space.

Fast-forward five years, and the patio still looks incredible and continues to be a central spot for our summer entertaining. The only problem? Our old patio furniture didn’t hold up against the elements. That’s when I realized not all outdoor furniture is created equal.

This year, I partnered with POLYWOOD outdoor furniture – a brand trusted for its all-weather durability and eco-friendly design. I was gifted a full outdoor set- including a dining set and a lounge set – and it completely transformed our patio once again. The best part? Thanks to POLYWOOD’s quality, this may be the last time I’ll ever have to replace my patio furniture!

Why POLYWOOD Outdoor Furniture Stands Out

POLYWOOD is known for durable, weather-defying, sustainable patio furniture that’s designed to last a lifetime. Their products are made in the USA from recycled plastic, keeping tons of plastics out of landfills and giving them new life as beautiful, functional furniture. No wonder Martha Stewart has an exclusive collection with POLYWOOD!

POLYWOOD is a leader in eco-friendly furniture, and their technology truly sets them apart from other brands:

• ClimateTuff™ materials are built to withstand hot sun, salty air, and heavy rain, while easily cleaning with just soap and water. I will never need to cover this furniture when there’s rain!
• ColorStay™ technology  locks in rich, vibrant color with fade resistance, so the furniture looks new season after season, even in extreme weather.
• Solidcore™ durability ensures unrivaled strength from the inside out, so I trust these pieces to last.

Since 1990, POLYWOOD has been crafting high-quality outdoor furniture with quick (and free) shipping and minimal maintenance; that means no splintering, rotting, cracking, or peeling, which is so important with all the year-round dinners and parties we throw

Dining Set & Bar Cart

We ordered the Latitude Collection 11 Piece A Frame Dining Set in Kona with Dune Burlap Cushions. It’s great for large families and comfortably seats 10 guests, or 8 with two extra chairs for when we host bigger gatherings. I love that the plastic lumber is so durable – it won’t splinter, chip, or peel even in the harshest conditions.

To complement the set, we added the Chippendale Bar Cart, which has been so handy for serving extra drinks, carrying plates, and setting up last-minute details before entertaining. Any spills just wipe away. It’s a breeze.

Lounge Set

For our outdoor lounge set, we chose the Latitude Collection 8 Piece Lounge Sofa Set in Kona with Dune Burlap Cushions. With so many sizes, fabrics, and colors available, it was easy to customize a layout that worked perfectly for our space. They offer many different lumber colors and finishes, including Select™, which looks even more like real wood. I loved Kona because it’s a gorgeous chocolate brown with graining details, and looks so good with the creamy cushions.

I also love that POLYWOOD offers both classic and modern outdoor furniture styles, so it blends seamlessly with any home.

Our set included a sectional sofa, loveseat, coffee table, two lounge chairs, and two ottomans. We divided the pieces into three different entertaining zones, which makes our patio feel like a true outdoor oasis. 

We have a space for grilling, and next to that are two lounge chairs to hang out while waiting for the grilling. It’s also the closest to the patio door and shaded so we use it for coffee breaks, reading and computer work. We have a second space for lounging and entertaining with a coffee table for serving snacks and drinks. And the third space is the dining area with an extra loveseat nearby for hanging out before or after eating. You can configure it in countless ways to create a truly unique space.

See Why POLYWOOD Is Different From The Rest

If you’re looking for long-lasting, all-weather outdoor furniture that’s low maintenance and beautiful, I can’t recommend POLYWOOD outdoor furniture enough. It’s durable, super easy to clean, made in the USA, and designed to stand the test of time (the 20-year lumber warranty is unbeatable). No one wants to replace their furniture, so this is the kind of high-quality I feel really good about.

Check out POLYWOOD’s huge collection of sustainable patio furniture to see more styles and collections that could transform your outdoor space the way it did ours.