The Ultimate Coastal Outdoor Furniture & Decor Ideas

Last Updated on September 17, 2024

After living in a townhome for almost 4 years with a backyard the size of sardine can, I was so excited to have a real backyard to decorate! We bought our new house in the spring of 2021, which came with a brick patio and wood deck out back – the perfect canvas to decorate. Over the last couple of years, we refinished the deck, creating even more space for our coastal furniture and decor. 

Coastal Outdoor Furniture & Decor Inspiration

Before starting any design project, I always build a mood board. THIS is my go-to mood board site. I search sites finding furniture and decor pieces that I’m considering. Simply save the pics of each item and drag them into the mood board. I will upload lots of different options and then narrow down the ones that I feel coordinate the best. You can even share your public link with friends and family to collaborate together.

Tip: Always measure your space before you start researching furniture and decor pieces. You need to know how much space you’re working with before you buy anything!

Coastal Outdoor Sectional Sofa

Our wood deck used to have an old hot tub built into it. This took up a ton of space! We ripped out the old hot tub and rebuilt, sanded, and re-stained the deck to a dark rich chocolate brown. We used Behr Cordovan Brown solid stain. 

I found our coastal outdoor sectional set at Wayfair. The blue cushions are more of a cobalt blue than a navy, but I really like the color. I paired it with the quintessential coastal striped rug (also from Wayfair). 

I love this sectional set! It’s lightweight and you can move the pieces around to fit different layouts. The cushions are also really comfortable! This set can take a beating, including multiple hail storms, and it’s held up great. At the time of this post, it’s out of stock but I found some similar options. Hopefully they get it back in stock this summer! 

Our patio umbrella is also from Wayfair, and it’s awesome. I ordered a big one (120″) that shades our entire sofa sectional even during the sunniest part of the day. Be sure to order an umbrella base (sold separately). We fill ours up with water to weigh down the umbrella on windy days.

Blue Sectional Sofa | Striped Outdoor Rug | Patio Umbrella | Umbrella Stand

Similar Sectional Sofas: Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3

Coastal Outdoor Throw Pillows

I have not bought any pillows for this sectional sofa yet and it’s not for lack of wanting or trying. I just have not been able to find any pillows that I absolutely love with this blue sectional. Because the rug is striped, I have been trying to find some complementary prints that don’t compete with one another, but it’s been a challenge! I spend more time coordinating throw pillows than anything else when I’m designing.

I really love Pottery Barn pillow covers. They honestly have the best styles, and the quality is impeccable (but they’re definitely more pricey). I try to wait for end of season sales if I can! 

This winter, our resident squirrels ate a hole in 2 of my sofa cushions! As luck would have it, these cushions actually came with 2 sets of covers – blue and a neutral light beige. Rather than buy more blue covers, I’m going to try out the beige this summer. I think it will be easier to find coordinating throw pillows since I’m not working with a particular shade of blue. More to come!

Blue Print Pillow | Chambray Pillow | Lumbar Pillow

Coastal Outdoor Lounge Chairs & Side Table

I was on the hunt for solid wood outdoor lounge chairs and scored these online at Walmart. They come in a set of 2. Because they are solid wood, they are heavy! We store them in our outdoor closet during the winter and it takes some muscle to lift them. 

Invest in furniture covers for these. Because the cushions are light, everything shows up on them. Several times during the summer, I fill a bowl with laundry soap and water and use a microfiber cloth to scrub them down. When I know we’re expecting rain, I always cover them.

Since I already had a striped rug on the deck, I opted for a fun diamond shape geometric rug from Rugs USA that still brought out those coastal vibes. The striped blanket and throw pillow are from Target. 

The coordinating acacia wood side table is from Wayfair. I tuck it between the lounge chairs and it’s the perfect size. These lounge chairs are absolutely amazing for relaxing in and reading a book, which is exactly what I do on summer mornings before it gets too hot!

Tip: Wipe your furniture down with teak oil and a microfiber cloth every few months to keep your wood looking like brand new.

Lounge Chairs | Lounge Chair Covers | Diamond Print Rug | Side Table | Striped Blanket | Flower Pillow (similar)

Coastal Outdoor Dining Set

I debated between doing a white Polywood dining table or wood table and opted for a solid wood outdoor dining set from Wayfair. This 7-piece acacia wood set comes with 4 chairs and a long bench. I also specifically looked for a table with an umbrella hole and even picked out the cutest striped umbrella. However, I realized that this table only gets sun for about an hour each morning and then it’s completely shaded, so it doesn’t really need an umbrella.

Because the chairs are wood, I wanted to add some extra cushion. I found these super cute and ultra-comfy cushions from Wayfair. They’re navy blue with white piping. I also found the perfect navy and white chevron outdoor area rug from Wayfair.  It adds the perfect touch of coastal style.

We have family out every summer and lots of dinner nights with friends, and this table is excellent for outdoor dining. Like our wood lounge chairs, we always cover this set when there is rain in the forecast or if we aren’t going to use it for a while. Even though acacia wood is water resistant, you need to protect it from the elements as much as possible. I also treat it with teak oil every few months to restore the wood and keep it looking new.

For more outdoor dining tips, check out my Ultimate Coastal Outdoor Dining Ideas post.

I bought the cutest striped outdoor dinnerware from Hearth and Hand at Target last summer. Outdoor plates, bowls, and glasses are a must so you’re not lugging your nice dishes outside and risking shattering them to pieces (especially if you have little ones around). The ones I bought are sold out, but I linked some really cute ones I’m obsessing over!

Outdoor Dining Set | Chevron Rug | Cushions | Similar Cushions | Patio Umbrella | Umbrella Base | Outdoor Dinnerware Set | Blue Ombre Pot | Dining Table Cover | Chair Cover

Small Coastal Outdoor Patio Inspiration

Our old backyard was tiny with just enough room for a couple coastal bistro chairs and a garden stool (but was still perfect for sipping wine and watching sunsets!). I took these to our new house and use the chairs for extra seating.

Hanging baskets of petunias are my favorite summertime flowers. We get them at a nursery every year!

Bistro Chairs | White Garden Stool

We just love our new backyard oasis. I hope you found some good inspiration from these coastal outdoor furniture and decor ideas. Happy decorating!

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