Outdoor Living

By the coast, the best room in the house is outside. Here we collect ideas for patios and decks, fire pits for cool evenings, light and shade, and everything that makes a beach day easier.

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In short

Start with the coastal patio ideas if you are planning the space, then choose the fire: our smokeless fire pit guide explains sizes, fuel and safety. Heading to the sand? The beach chairs with shade and the packing list have you covered.

A white terrace with woven lanterns, tables and chairs above the deep blue sea — Woven lanterns over a white terrace above the sea

Patio & Deck

Patio and deck

Materials that like salt air, a calm palette and furniture you can leave out all summer.

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Coastal patio ideas

Coastal patio ideas that work by the sea: natural materials, soft light, shade and furniture that shrugs off salt air – with shop-the-look picks.

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Teak Outdoor Furniture

Why teak lasts by the sea, how to tell quality teak from cheap imitations, and how to keep it golden or let it turn silver – plus where to buy.

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Adirondack Chairs

Recycled plastic, teak or cedar? How to choose an Adirondack chair that lasts by the coast – comfort, weight, care – and the chairs worth buying.

Fire Pits & Heat

Fire pits and heat

A fire extends the evening by hours. Smokeless designs keep it pleasant when people sit close.

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Smokeless fire pits

How smokeless fire pits work, what size you need and which models are worth it – Solo Stove, Breeo, BioLite and more, compared by size, weight and fuel.

Lights & Shade

Light and shade

String lights for the evening, umbrellas and sails for the midday sun. String lights and lanterns are part of the patio ideas; a full shade guide follows.

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