Outdoor Living

Transform your backyard into an oasis! Explore our outdoor living blog for design inspiration, DIY projects, and expert tips to create a stunning and functional outdoor space.

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Browse our outdoor living library for entertaining ideas, cleaning advice, creative crafts, and more.

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Outdoor Activities for the Whole Family This Spring

Spring has sprung! Explore our list of activities that will get your family outside and into the fresh air.

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11 Winter Patio Ideas to Enjoy Your Space Year-Round

Who says patios are only usable for warm-weather entertaining? With all-weather furniture and creative touches, your outdoor space can shine year-round. Explore these 11 winter patio ideas to keep your backyard cozy even on chilly days.

An orange POLYWOOD Classic Folding Adirondack Chair sits by a fire pit with people gathered around on a snowy day.

20 Winter Activities for the Whole Family

Fun for all and all for fun! Explore our suggested family-friendly activities that put the “wonder” in “winter wonderland.” There’s something for everyone raising young children or teens, living in the snowy northern states, or enjoying the warmth of the balmy South.

A father and daughter carve a pumpkin together at a black POLYWOOD Kids Picnic Table on a lawn covered in leaves.

Fun Fall Outdoor Projects for Kids

Get your kids outside and in the fresh air with these autumnal activities.

A person carries a wooden crate filled with freshly picked beets, carrots, radishes, and lettuce.

Start a Fall Vegetable Garden

Get growing with our tips on location and container selection, choosing crops that fit your lifestyle, popular autumn vegetables, and more.

An overhead view shows green and orange pumpkins, pink mums, and decorative purple cabbage.

What Flowers to Plant in the Fall

The best blooms to enhance your autumnal aesthetic.

A grey POLYWOOD Vineyard Folding Chair 7 Piece Dining Set with Trestle Legs is set for a meal on a backyard patio.

7 Tips for a Backyard Staycation

We asked Rachel Pereira, DIYer and creator of Shades of Blue Interiors blog, to share how she pulls off the best backyard vacation using POLYWOOD furniture, clever lighting tips, and easy entertaining cleanup tips. Read on to see her inspiring ideas.

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Here We Glow: 20 Outdoor Lighting Ideas & Tips

Looking for outdoor lighting ideas to brighten your backyard? Browse our list of illumination inspirations—packed with brilliant ways to amp up the ambiance in any space (no matter watt).

A brown POLYWOOD Vineyard 5-Piece Deep Seating Set with cream cushions on a patio overlooking a lake. Lanterns and a fireplace add to the cozy atmosphere.

Creating a Multiuse Outdoor Room

Transform your outdoor space into a multiuse haven with our guide to creating complementary zones. From cozy dining scenes to poolside hangouts, discover stylish furniture combinations to fit your lifestyle and make the most of your patio or deck year-round.

An assortment of white POLYWOOD furniture sits on a concrete patio next to a blooming flower garden.

Garden Ideas for 3 Sizes of Outdoor Spaces

You can create a beautiful garden in your backyard, no matter the size of your space. Explore our creative ideas for cozy patios, mid-range settings, and big backyards.

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Explore, shop, and get inspired by curated looks from award-winning designers and tastemakers reimagining their spaces with POLYWOOD outdoor furniture.

Designing a Home Away From Home

Discover why short-term rental designer Jessica Duce swears by POLYWOOD for all her vacation rental projects, including her latest endeavor, The Gathering. Bonus: Get insider tips for styling properties guests will adore.

Style My Space Backyard Makeover

The big reveal! See the incredible backyard makeover we brought to life for one lucky family with the help of renowned designer and contractor Anthony Carrino.

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