You can actually do a lot at home, especially in your backyard! It definitely made us realize we shouldn’t underestimate our backyards, they can be locations of major fun, recreation, and relaxation…depending on how we do them up. You can turn your backyard into an ideal date spot for you and your partner, or host a barbecue party! We’ve curated a collection of furniture designs to help you transform these exciting ideas into a reality. These designs will turn your yard into the ultimate relaxation destination. We bet you won’t want to step out of your yard, once you introduce these furniture pieces to it. These furniture pieces will majorly transform your humble backyard.
1. Hut Lounge Bed
Named the Hut Lounge Bed, this exceptional furniture design for the outdoors was created by Marco Levit for the Italian outdoor furniture company Ethimo. It serves as a cozy and comfy space to relax and unwind in and is an excellent place to lounge about after a long day at work.
Why is it noteworthy?
With the Hut Lounge Bed, you can soak up the sun, and connect peacefully with nature. It has a conical and semi-enclosed space which offers protection while letting you rest and relax.
What we like
- Perfect fit for your backyard during the spring or summer season
- It can handle years of exposure to the elements and weather
What we dislike
- Bulky and space-consuming design, intended for large yards
2. Cosmo Pavilion
Called the Cosmo Pavilion, this furniture design is a revamped version of the classic garden pergola. It is a pretty and quaint pavilion that is designed to frame outdoor furniture settings while also offering protection from the elements. The pavilion brings comfort and coziness to the outdoors.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Cosmo Pavilion is designed for the evenings, and it features integrated LEDs which shine upwards, scattering light across the fabric canopy, and creating a lovely ambiance.
What we like
- Offers protection and creates a lovely ambiance
What we dislike
- Bulky and space-consuming design, not intended for places with space constraints
3. Tool Seat
If you like getting down and dirty, then you need to get your hands on the Gardeners Tool Seat. It provides you with everything you need – a collapsible seat to sit on, gardening tools, and a bonus pocket for carrying a cool drink.
Why is it noteworthy?
Equipped with a standard collapsible tool, the seat is built from stainless steel piping, amped with a nylon fabric seat, as well as a detailed base that holds your gardening toolbag underneath it. It also features a gardening toolkit.
What we like
- Equipped with a space on the inside to accommodate your gardening trimmings
What we dislike
- It really doesn’t look too comfy to sit on for long periods
4. Strap Furniture Collection
Called the Strap furniture collection, this outdoor furniture collection draws inspiration from the 1970s poolside furniture. It includes eleven seating designs such as stools, armchairs, benches, loungers, and stackable chair. It brings the lovely 1970s charm to your yard.
Why is it noteworthy?
The metallic chairs are made from aluminum straps, which seem to be quite tightly wound around simple tubular frames. The furniture pieces draw inspiration from the designer’s childhood memories of sun loungers around the local pool.
What we like
- Evokes childhood nostalgia
- They can be used in shopping districts, university campuses, and other urban spaces
What we dislike
- The aesthetics need some work and innovation, as they are a bit dry and boring
5. Bello! Bench
Named the Bello! bench. This outdoor bench was created by aluminum producer Hydro and draws inspiration from the penne rigate pasta. It is a unique-looking bench that makes a lovely addition to your yard, for those warm evenings when you want to get some fresh air.
Why is it noteworthy?
It is a versatile piece of furniture and is influenced by the form, shape, and design of pasta. The bench can be used both indoors and outdoors and is made from ninety percent recycled and one hundred percent recyclable aluminum.
What we like
- Influenced by the penne rigate
- It can be customized to fit lamps, tables, or chargers
What we dislike
- The shape may create a slipping sensation, making it uncomfy to sit on the chair for longer durations
6. Aluminum Week-End Outdoor Furniture
If youre in the mood to spruce up your yard, then you may want to get your hands on the Aluminum Week-End outdoor furniture by Petite Friture. The unique collection includes tables and chairs with slatted aluminum surfaces, and is equipped with a silvery metallic finish.
Why is it noteworthy?
The furniture pieces showcases a raw and stark aesthetic, and it has a grained epoxy paint finish available in a variety of colors, which brings focus to the furniture’s aluminum material in its raw and bare state.
What we like
- Adds a whole dose of personality and amusement to your yard
What we dislike
- Is only exclusively available for contract buyers to buy
7. Stack Stool & Combo Table
Created by Raffaello Galiotto for the Italian furniture brand Nardi, this Stack Stool and Combo Table are an excellent stool and table collection that are equipped with a linear designed complemented by strips of wood.
Why is it noteworthy?
Made from 100 per cent recyclable regenerated polypropylene, the collection is designed to look like traditional timber furniture. The furniture collection is lightweight and sturdy, and they can be easily moved, lifted and handled.
What we like
- The furniture pieces are completely weatherproof
What we dislike
- Aesthetics are simple and unassuming
8. Mondos
The Mondos is a warm and cozy afternoon spent on a Southern Californian beach transformed into comfy and chonky furniture pieces. Designed by two California-based brands Laun and Chet Architecture, the furniture collection includes six pieces.
Why is it noteworthy?
The six pieces are inspired by Mondos Beach in Ventura, California, which is said to be the capital of the state’s surfing culture. The entire collection is designed to be bold yet low-key, inviting, and exclusive.
What we like
- Brings the beach to your backyard
- Inspired by the 1980s pool and garden furniture
What we dislike
- The entire collection is quite bulky, so it is only suitable for backyards with an ample amount of space
9. Gravitas
Called Gravitas, this outdoor furniture looks “grated”. It is sturdy and strong enough to handle the strong winds, rains, and snow. It is designed to be “all-weather all-rounder” pieces of furniture, making them an exceptional fit for a garden, patio, or the backyard.
Why is it noteworthy?
It features a unique galvanized grating design, and is a good fit for cafes and restaurants with an industrial look or theme. It is a great fit for both outdoor and indoor spaces.
What we like
- It makes for an excellent fit for different spaces
What we dislike
- The steel material might be too hot for when the sun is out
10. Mass Table
Alexander Lotersztain designed the Mass Table for Derlot. The table is the reimagined and recreated version of the stereotypical and mundane picnic table!
Why is it noteworthy?
Alexander took the typical picnic table and transformed it into a unique flat-packed table in an almost fluorescent yellow color. Made from a sturdy combination of powder-coated steel and aluminum, the Mass table is ideal for both indoors and outdoors.
What we like
- Inspired by the iconic garden table, but a more sturdy and contemporary version
What we dislike
- The table can be used indoors, but we don’t think it would be a suitable fit