Upgrade Your Outdoor Space For Summer on a Budget: Fun Patio Seating, Tables, Lighting + More!

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Memorial Day and summer are right around the corner—which means that backyard patio season is finally here! 

And what better way to celebrate than by giving your outdoor space a little boost? And with budget-friendly items to boot. 

We rounded up 21 outdoor pieces that you're sure to adore (the wicker accents! the genius multi-purposing!) and the best news is, almost each and every one is under $100. (If that doesn't make you cue up "Summer Nights," we don't know what will.) 

Scroll to see our favorite patio picks, and happy shopping!

PATIO SEATING

Patio Chair

Patio Chair

Home Depot
$70

This weather-resistant resin chair not only provides lumbar and neck support, it also comes in three pretty shades: a brick red, midnight blue and mushroom gray. (Something for every palette!)

Farmhouse 2-Person Steel Outdoor Patio Bench with Tan Cushion

Farmhouse 2-Person Steel Outdoor Patio Bench with Tan Cushion

Home Depot
$87

The best thing about this powder-coated steel bench? The comfy-cozy, UV-resistant seat cushion, complete with ties to keep it from slipping.

Natural Hardwood Porch Swing with Chains

Natural Hardwood Porch Swing with Chains

Home Depot
$81

Is there anything more romantic than a swing for two? Pop a pillow and a blanket on this natural hardwood option and we know exactly where you'll be all summer long.

PATIO TABLES

Steel Rectangular Outdoor Patio Dining Table with Glass Top

Steel Rectangular Outdoor Patio Dining Table with Glass Top

Home Depot
$99

As far as outdoor tables go, few are sleeker than this glass-topped taupe pick, which comfortably seats six.

Steel Round Outdoor Patio Dining Table with Painted Glass

Steel Round Outdoor Patio Dining Table with Painted Glass

Home Depot
$74

But if round tables are more your style, may we suggest this 42-inch beauty, topped with bronze-painted tempered glass?  

Brown Rectangular Resin Wicker Outdoor Patio Coffee Table

Brown Rectangular Resin Wicker Outdoor Patio Coffee Table

Home Depot
$59

Wicker casing adds classic appeal to this easy-to-assemble, rust-resistant coffee table.

Coastal Glass Mosaic Outdoor Patio Bistro Table

Coastal Glass Mosaic Outdoor Patio Bistro Table

Home Depot
$99

It's all about the ocean-inspired mosaic at the top of this 28-inch bistro table finished in bright white.

DRINKS CONTAINERS

Oval Antique Hammered Copper Party Tub

Oval Antique Hammered Copper Party Tub

Home Depot
$33

We're guessing this beaut of a party tub, with its antique copper finish, will be just as popular as the drinks it'll be housing at your next summer soiree.

Teal Resin Outdoor Accent Table and Cooler in One

Teal Resin Outdoor Accent Table and Cooler in One

Home Depot
$64

This teal-hued accent table is also a cooler — pretty cool, eh? (Sorry, we had to!)

Gray Resin Outdoor Accent Table and Cooler in One

Gray Resin Outdoor Accent Table and Cooler in One

Home Depot
$75

Prefer neutral shades? No sweat, there's a steel-gray option, too!

PLANTERS

3-Pack Wicker Floor Planter Set

3-Pack Wicker Floor Planter Set

Home Depot
$79 $72

Wherever you like to place your seasonal blooms, they'll look even prettier potted in these antique-bronze, weather-resistant wicker planters.

White Fiber Clay Contemporary Planter

White Fiber Clay Contemporary Planter

Home Depot
$78

More of a contemporary design lover? We got you! Crafted from ceramic fiber clay with beechwood legs, these pretties have plenty of room for even your biggest house plants.

BOXWOODS

Artificial Boxwood Hedge Greenery Panels

Artificial Boxwood Hedge Greenery Panels

Home Depot
$58

These 20-by-20-inch hedge panels (six come in a pack) give us major English countryside glamour vibes — and are perfect for adding a little extra privacy to your outdoor space.  

Sprinter Boxwood Live Evergreen Shrub

Sprinter Boxwood Live Evergreen Shrub

Home Depot
$17 $12

These glossy evergreen stunners are deer-resistant—a BIG plus in the 'burbs! Plus, they keep their foliage year-round, so you'll get to enjoy them long past summer.

OUTDOOR RUGS

Art Deco Leaves Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (5 x 8 ft.)

Art Deco Leaves Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (5 x 8 ft.)

Home Depot
$78 $70

Mentally, we're in Hawaii looking at this tropical-inspired area rug that's highly durable and easy to clean, making it both kid- and pet-friendly.

Moroccan Diamonds Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (5 x 7 ft.)

Moroccan Diamonds Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (5 x 7 ft.)

Home Depot
$96 $72

All the calm vibes accompany this ocean-blue 5 x 7 foot rug with Moroccan diamond detailing.

STRING LIGHTS

12-Light Indoor/Outdoor String Light with LED Bulbs (24 ft.)

12-Light Indoor/Outdoor String Light with LED Bulbs (24 ft.)

Home Depot
$40

Yes, backyard fairy lights are having a moment—but with good reason! Strung across your patio or zig-zagged across your backyard, there's no more enchanting way to illuminate your outdoor summer space.

FIRE PIT

Round Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit in Rubbed Bronze

Round Steel Wood Burning Fire Pit in Rubbed Bronze

Home Depot
$54

This rubbed bronze fire pit, which includes both a spark screen and a poker, is designed to complement any decor.

PATIO UMBRELLA

Aluminum Rectangular Market Patio Umbrella

Aluminum Rectangular Market Patio Umbrella

Home Depot
$93 $89

Keep the sun out of your eyes and your skin protected (but you still need that SPF!) with this extra-wide, 10-foot patio umbrella, available in beige, a sandy brown, navy blue and a cherry red.

SPLURGES

Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs

Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs

Home Depot
$58

These slat-style chairs might be a touch pricier, but their elegant simplicity complements just about any style—and they come fully assembled, which is always music to our ears.

Solid Hardwood Deck Tile in Exotic Massaranduba

Solid Hardwood Deck Tile in Exotic Massaranduba

Home Depot
$41

These solid Massaranduba 1-by-1 foot deck tiles are small enough to allow you to get creative. You can use them to create a contained garden sitting area or a petite pathway to a secret hideout.

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