Guest Picks: 20 Modern Outdoor Favorites
This birch wood and metal wind chime is handmade by talented Seattle-based artisans. I especially love the brass and copper details.
The shape and woven details of this outdoor love seat are, well, lovely. The silhouette looks comfy while still keeping with a modern vibe.
Add a touch of color to your outdoor space while also providing swanky new digs for your feathery friends.
This modern outdoor rug has a great monochromatic design with a bit of a Southwest influence.
A few of these hanging on a wall, spelling a wood like "feed" or "bird," would be really fun.
In my book, every outdoor space needs a few strings of patio lights. I adore these because of their modern take on the vintage Edison bulb.
Comfy dining seating is a must for entertaining outside, especially when your dinner parties include long conversations with friends. These chairs are a lot more comfortable than they appear and have a classic look with a modern twist.
Another must for outdoor entertaining: fire! This 7-foot tall wood-burning outdoor fireplace is super modern and would make a huge statement on a patio.
I'd love to relax and read a book in this comfy Nest chair. This is one of West Elm's most popular pieces, and yet another perfect example of a comfy modern design.
A modern take on the classic tiki torch, these steel and glass candlesticks add ambience to any outdoor event or dinner for two.
This polyester outdoor rug actually looks and feels like wool, so it's perfect for bringing the comfort of the indoors outside.
This charming oil lamp is a modern take on the Bollard oil lamps, the ones on the docks that mark the transition from land to water.
I’m a big fan of succulents (because they are hard to kill). This wall planter would be a great modern home for a nice collection of succulents.
This is one of the few midcentury modern–like outdoor chairs I've come across, and I love it! It has great style and looks like it would be high on the comfort level as well.
Candlelight is key in any outdoor space. I love the warm wood tones and modern design of these lanterns.
One day I'm going to have a hanging rattan chair. I'd love to spend an afternoon outside in one of these.
The design of this geometric fire pit is stunning. Not only is it great to look at, but it would be perfect for s'mores nights outdoors.
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I love this modern take on the classic veranda rocker. Even more interesting, it's made from FSC-certified solid eucalyptus.
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