It is porch and patio season! Sharing the best places to find outdoor furniture for less.
The weather is warming up and time to start decorating our outdoor living spaces and enjoy them.
Don’t have a big budget for your outdoor porch and patio furniture, but love the look of the higher end brands? Me too!
Sharing all of my shopping sources, so you can get that high end look furniture for much less!
Finding Affordable Outdoor Furniture
A natural skill I seem to have is finding a cheaper alternative to higher end home decor items, without sacrificing the look I want to achieve.
My parents taught me to be frugal, live below my means, work hard, and save more than I spend.
All good lessons that have served me well financially and spend money wisely for the things I love.
You can imagine with the name “Porch Daydreamer” I love outdoor living and patio furniture plus spending time daydreaming on my porch!
The truth is I like the higher end looks from the more expensive furniture and catalog companies.
Do I have space for this gorgeous set from Pottery Barn?
No, but I can imitate the rug, colors, and even paint my swing driftwood!
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Read about the front porch makeover by clicking here
The reality is my budget hasn’t allowed me to buy outdoor furniture collections from Pottery Barn or Serena & Lilly.
I’ve searched high and low to find the same LOOK that is AFFORDABLE.
To furnish the front porch, I bought this full sectional, two ottomans, and the wicker poof for well under $1000 which shipped for FREE. Good right?
A big budget saving tip: buy ready to assemble furniture to save!
People are shocked to hear I didn’t pay a ton for the set on my back porch either.
I wanted a full sized sofa to lounge on plus two large club chairs, but I didn’t have a big budget.
To my surprise, I was able to find something affordable that looks good too and is oh so comfortable!
Waiting for a sale is key to saving of course, so that is exactly what I did.
Read about how I painted this porch a different color than my house
I was able to purchase all of the pieces with thick cushions covered in SUNBRELLA fabric for under $2000.
Yes, I understand that is a lot of money but if you start comparing the quality versus the price, this was a huge value!
I use this room like a 2nd family room much of the year. In my mind it’s been money well spent.
Last spring I updated the back porch and have even more budget friendly tips for decorating your porch or patio.
Where to Buy Affordable Outdoor Furniture
You may be surprised to hear all of the primary patio furniture on both my front and back porches is from Target!
YES! I’ve lived with both sets for 3 to 5 years, with NO issues.
Guess what? This picture isn’t out of a Pottery Barn catalog, but straight from Target!
Think about it – Target’s tag line is “Expect More. Pay Less.”
Shop My Front Porch
Since I’ve had all of this furniture for years, the collections are changing so I am sorry some items are just not available now.
I’m linking close matches to get you started.
Shop My Back Porch
Before you go shopping, it may be helpful to read about how to maximize space on your small porch or patio.
I show you how I creatively arranged furniture pieces to create a TON of seating!
Not only have I found amazing deals at Target for outdoor furniture, but also at:
I’m truly not scared to order furniture online and assemble it at home.
The pieces are usually really easy to put together and the only hassle is getting ride of all of that cardboard.
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Budget Friendly Outdoor Furniture
Yes, I lust after Serena & Lily and Pottery Barn outdoor living looks.
Their clean coastal style just speaks to me, but I simply can’t afford their furniture pieces.
Look at this beautiful outdoor room from Serena & Lily!
Doing what I do best, I searched my favorite online sources to find the best looking dupes at affordable prices for popular Serena & Lily and Pottery Barn options.
These lookalikes will save you at least 50% and many options you get 2 pieces or more for the price of one!
Since everyone has their own unique style, I’ve worked to find both modern and traditional pieces.
Plus looked for different colors and finishes to round out the mix.
All of these pieces are for outdoor living spaces and will typically have a full collection either in dining or seating to match!
Serena & Lily Outdoor Riviera Armchair
Bistro Arm Chairs
Serena & Lily Cliffside Teak Lounge Chair
Teak Outdoor Patio Armchair
Capistrano Outdoor Lounge Chair
Mulberry Patio Chairs 2 PK
Serena & Lily Pacifica Lounge Chair
Patio Club Chair 2 PK
Serena & Lily Waterfront Arm Chair
Modern Dining Chair 2 PK
Pottery Barn Indigo Sofa (frame only)
Pottery Barn Raylan Coffee Table
Pottery Barn Torrey Coffee Table
See what I mean! What a price difference and the looks are so similar most would be fooled.
If you can afford and want to buy Serena & Lily or Pottery Barn items, then hats off to you!
At my heart, I’ll always be a bargain shopper regardless of what is in my bank account 🙂
I hope I’ve inspired a little spring fever!
As I write this, we are in the “Stay Home” movement so I am more motivated than ever to make my outdoor space that much better.
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Until next time…
Porch Daydreamer
Tracey
Until next time…
Porch Daydreamer
Tracey
Jeanne says
Wow. Just wow! Thank you for doing all the leg work. I never would have thought it possible to get the same look for less and still get good quality. Just in time for my new outdoor furniture shopping this spring!
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Jeanne, Yes! It’s amazing what Target has and it all looks SO good! I’m glad this post helped you 🙂 Have fun decorating!
Liza says
LOVE this post!!! I love studying Ballard & PB catalogues and then recreating the looks on a budget. I need to refresh my patio so this is super helpful!! Thank you ❤️
[email protected] says
Liza, Yay! A fellow high-end design lover who looks on a budget. Love it and SO glad I could help. Have fun with your refresh!