Affordable Patio Furniture: Styling Tips & Sources

Summer’s here! It’s time go outside and have drinks on the deck! Wait, what? Your patio game’s not on point?

Want your patio furniture to match the awesome look inside your home? Has your jaw hit the floor once you started looking up the cost of a cute patio set? Or, are you stumped on how to put an outdoor look together for a cohesive look?

We’ve got the goods right here!

Today we’ll review:

• Three different complete patio mood boards that will help inspire you to design your own outdoor space in a modern style.
• Sources for affordable patio furniture and decor, to help you stick to a modest budget.
• 6 styling tips on how to put everything together to create a harmonious color scheme and cohesive look.

Picking a color scheme is hard! So I’ll help you out by giving you a few to get started. The first look is wicker, beige, and blue. The second is a warm wood and tangerine decor scheme. Finally, we’ll show you a grey and white outdoor neutral lover’s dream.

By the end of this post, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to put your own mood board together, and stay within your budget, to make your outdoor space look amazing. Then you can have that backyard BBQ and feel proud of your outdoor patio decor.

Let’s go!

Wicker, Beige, and Blue Affordable Patio Furniture & Decor

Putting this one together took a while since I really wanted to to have a more formal and modern, but still approachable feel.

Tip 1: Choose a variety of shapes

I mixed shapes like the square couch and planters, with the round table and round chairs. Mixing shapes adds visual interest, even when you use the same materials – in this case the dark brown wicker.

Tip 2: Pick an accent color

My two main colors were the brown in the wicker furniture, along with beige in the umbrella and cushions. Blue and beige really “go” together, to create a coastal design and a relaxing mood. I decided to use light blue as an accent color to get a beachy, breezy look to offset the dark brown of the furniture.

Someone told me once that using a color at least 3 times creates a pattern, and makes a room look more cohesive. So, I used a pretty light blue for the pillows, rug, and accent table.

Sources:

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at NO extra cost to you.

Umbrella – This offset umbrella has a lot of great reviews, and is a huge 10 feet. Amazon (affiliate link) Le Conte 10ft Patio Offset Umbrella Cantilever Umbrella Hanging Market Umbrella Outdoor Umbrellas with Crank & Cross Base (10 ft, Beige) – $120 + shipping

Couch & Coffee Table – This square shaped set looks very modern, but is in an outdoor friendly wicker material. From Home Depot – Grey 3-Piece Wicker Outdoor Sectional Sofa Set with Beige Cushions, By Maypex – $370

Throw Pillows – Loving these stripes – will always be in style. Amazon Brand – Stone & Beam Classic Outdoor Throw Pillow, 20″ x 20″, Light Blue. $40 each.

Side Table – This table has a very boho feel, and the pop of color will help bring a brown & beige patio to life. Amazon Brand – Ravenna Home Clover-Pattern Ceramic Garden Stool or Side Table, 16″H, Light Blue. $115.

Planter – Loving the tall, elegant square shape -super modern. Plus they are a great deal since you get two for $68. Amazon – Eden Outdoor Wicker Flower Pots (Set of 2) (MultiBrown) – $68

Outdoor Rug – A geometric rug pattern will Wal Mart in beige and blue will help set a coastal but modern vibe – Unique Loom Trellis Outdoor Modern Geometric Area Rug or Runner – $105.

Swivel Chairs and Table – The shape of these chairs is anything but boring. They are round, and the wicker helps them match the planter and sectional. Amazon – Christopher Knight Home Kono PE Wicker Chat Set, 3-Pcs Set, Brown. $494.

Warm Wood and Tangerine Affordable Patio Furniture & Decor

This affordable patio furniture look is so cozy, warm, and inviting! It screams, “Come hither and have a glass of wine with me.”

Tip 3: Use organic materials

I love the use of wood, while keeping a more modern and contemporary style in terms of the shape of the pieces. The planters are also made of wood, and the chairs look like cane or bamboo – all plant based materials.

The tangerine rug definitely picks up some color from the warm wood, so it all works together and creates a warm color palette.

Tip 4: Don’t be afraid to mix and match

Notice in my design I didn’t pick too many pieces that match exactly. You don’t need matchy-matchy everything for it all to go together. If you keep things in the same color family, they’ll look great.

For example, I picked cane chairs and a wood couch, along with planters and a chair that are all in different shades of a warm brown.

Sources:

Conversation set – I love the look, that it almost looks like cane. It’s also light an airy, so adds a lighter element to the design. Amazon – Quality Outdoor Living 65-YZSP02 Hermosa 3 Piece Chat Set, Tan Wicker + Light Beige Cushions – $336

Sofa – Love the wood color on this cute, modern sofa. Amazon – Christopher Knight Home 305076 Baish Outdoor Acacia Wood 2 Seater Sofa, Teak Finish/Dark Gray – $380

Planter – These are simple but help echo the warm wood tones throughout the design. They are also BIG – 15″x17″x15″. From Amazon – Furinno 2-FG16450 Tioman Hardwood Flower Box, Two-Pack, Natural – $108 for two planters.

Coffee Table – Another piece reflecting the warm wood tones. This is a beautiful table and is 45″ long, made of Wal Mart – Outdoor Acacia Wood Coffee Table, Sandblast Finish – $120

Rug – The color of this rug is called cinnamon stick, and I love how it just warms up a room, but is geometric so very modern and contemporary. Safavieh Martha Stewart Patrick Geometric Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, in Cinnamon Stick – $156 for a 6′ x 9′ rug.

Grey and White Affordable Patio Furniture and Decor

This is for you neutral lovers out there. If you are like me and love all things neutral, this look’s the BEST!

Tip 5: Neutrals are your friend.

I think the grey furniture looks super modern and chic, and the cream carpet and planters will really pop. This is especially true if you have a lot of greenery. Having a yard full of grass or greenery next to a neutral setup like this will look amazing – and like you are staying in a luxury resort.

Tip 6: Repeat Colors to Make a Pattern

If you have a color in your design just once, it kind of sticks out. If you have too many colors in your design, it can create a lack of harmony and balance. The Home Stories A to Z blog has a great article with 6 more tips for outdoor decorating, and she recommends choosing no more than 2 colors to decorate with, as a beginner.

So, in this moodboard, I tried to emphasize grey and white by repeating the grey color in both sets of patio cushions, and also the pouf. Then I repeated white in the umbrella, rug, and planters. This helps bring to life my color scheme and make it look purposeful and planned.

Sources:

Umbrella – A white patio umbrella just screams “resort” to me. Best Choice Products 10ft Offset Hanging Outdoor Market Patio Umbrella w/ Easy Tilt Adjustment – Cream – $85

Conversation Set – This wicker one with grey cushions is an amazing price, for getting 2 chairs, a loveseat, and a coffee table. The grey cushions will help hide stains too if you have kids. Amazon – Wisteria Lane 5 Piece Outdoor Patio Furniture Sets, Wicker Rattan Sectional Sofa with Seat Cushions, Gray – $399 – $499 + shipping.

2 Chair Chat set – The way this is shaped gives it a modern vibe, while still being comfortable since it has both bottom and back cushions. Wal Mart – Better Homes and Gardens Brecken Patio 5 Piece Chat Set with Gray Cushions – $430

Pouf – Everybody needs a good pouf – this one has a cute geometric trellis type pattern. Majestic Home Goods Indoor Outdoor Treated Polyester Gray Athens Ottoman Pouf – $102

Rug – I love all things tribal and Moroccan when it comes to rugs. It helps give a more boho and relaxed vibe. Rugs USA – Ivory Diamond Tribal Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug – $172 for a 7’x10′.

Tall Planters – Tall white planters with amazing greenery peeking out – it helps your plants really pop. Amazon – LA JOLIE MUSE Tall Planters Outdoor Indoor – Tree Planter 20 inch, Pack of 2 – $106.

Short Planters – These round planters are simple, but still go with the grey and white vibe. Amazon – Flower Pots Outdoor Indoor Planter – 11.3 inch, Set of 2 – $40.

Conclusion and Wrap Up

Ok, so that was fun, right? I hope you learned a LOT about putting together a “look” for your patio, and my six tips help you pick the perfect outdoor decor to make a cohesive design.

The three different color schemes should help inspire you to mix things up on your own patio. We covered beige and blue, then tangerine and wood, and finally grey and white.

Plus you got a solid list of affordable sources of modern outdoor patio furniture, all who deliver right to your door: Wal Mart, Amazon, Home Depot, and Rugs USA.

Which moodboard do you like the best? Beige & Blue, Tangerine & Wood, or the Grey & White? Let me know in the comments below!

Now that you have the “big” pieces set, check out my post on 12 Ideas for Patio Decor (on a budget) for things like art, planters, lighting, and water features to make your outdoor space complete.