POLYWOOD Lakeside dining and deep seating sets in Teak and Natural Linen sit on a stone patio before a house covered in ivy.

How to Style the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection

Written by: Caitlin Evans

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Our Lakeside Collection boasts simple, adaptable, and enduring designs at affordable prices. It’s ideal for budget-conscious families, homeowners looking to achieve a cohesive look across multiple outdoor spaces, or anyone wanting a weekend-at-the-lake feel for their backyard.

Curious about how to style the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection in your outdoor space? We’ve gathered styling advice, product details, and creative ideas from our customers—explore our suggestions to find your inspiration!

Design Details

Take a closer look at the collection’s distinguishing features.

POLYWOOD Lakeside dining and deep seating chairs in Slate Grey are shown with design details noted by each piece.
A POLYWOOD Lakeside accent table and swing in Slate Grey are shown with design details noted by each piece.
POLYWOOD Lakeside Kids chairs in Slate Grey are shown with height ranges and design details noted by each piece.

Lumber Colors

Calm neutral tones predominantly define the collection’s lumber colors, with a few exceptions, and most selections are available in all of our lumber finishes.

 POLYWOOD Lakeside seating is shown with available POLYWOOD Heritage, POLYWOOD Vintage, and POLYWOOD Select lumber colors.
POLYWOOD Lakeside seating is shown with available POLYWOOD Heritage, and POLYWOOD Select lumber colors.
A girl sits on a red POLYWOOD Kids Lakeside Rocking Chair, with available POLYWOOD Heritage lumber colors shown beside her.

Accessories: That Extra Something

Level up your look through pillows, umbrellas, and other comfort enhancements.

Create Contrast

Since opposites attract, a bright, bold fabric plays well with Lakeside’s tranquil lumber tones. A turquoise umbrella crowning a cool grey bar set? Yes, please!

Invite Texture

Mix varied materials to add tactile depth to a space. Think woven rugs atop smooth decking or soft seat cushions tied to sturdy POLYWOOD Lakeside dining arm chairs.

Play With Prints and Patterns

Fun fabrics break up the monotony. For example, if your seating area has an earthy color scheme, add personality and focal points with bold geometric-patterned pillows.

Styling the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection by Room Size

Browse our design ideas and favorite customer looks tailored to outdoor areas of all sizes.

Small Spaces

A cozy corner: Claim your own little piece of patio paradise with a Lakeside Deep Seating Chair and Deep Seating Ottoman. To make the room appear bigger, we suggest creating contrast using furniture with light-colored cushions and dark frames. Add bold, dark tones through patterned pillows and statement decor for a balanced, striking look.

A brown POLYWOOD Lakeside Deep Seating Chair and Deep Seating Ottoman with green cushions are styled with patterned pillows and vases on a tile patio.
Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Barbara L.

“Best outside reading nook!”

- POLYWOOD customer Barbara L., February 2024

Clever cocktail area: If you have limited space on your upper deck, install a railing bar shelf and slide up a couple of Lakeside’s pub-height chairs in complementing colors. It’s a resourceful way to utilize space, one that results in a relaxing (and really cute) spot to sit back and enjoy the view. 

Two POLYWOOD Lakeside Bar Side Chairs in White are positioned at a bar top on a wooden deck.
Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Terry S. | Featured: Lakeside Bar Side Chair in White

Medium Spaces

Rectangle dining sets: This table shape is a good fit for mid-size spaces, offering enough room to come together comfortably without making the area feel cramped. Plus, you can line the longer sides with benches to create more seats and push the table flush against the wall when you want room for after-meal activities.

 A white POLYWOOD Lakeside dining set with grey seat cushions and a console table sits on a paver patio before a grey house.

Swings: To create a striking focal point, hang a teak-toned POLYWOOD Lakeside swing on your medium-sized covered patio. Dress it up with yellow touches from wooden lanterns, flowers, and wicker baskets. Complete the look with warm beige throw pillows and woven blankets.

A brown POLYWOOD Lakeside 48 Inch Swing in an entryway. It’s topped with beige cushions and blankets with landscaping in the background.
Featured: Lakeside 48” Swing in Teak

Large Spaces

Multi-zone layout: Since you have all this room to work with, we suggest creating distinct zones for dining and lounging. The POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection is up to the challenge, offering furniture that fits both spaces.

Assorted furniture from the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection is styled on a stone patio before a stone house covered in ivy.

All-ages alfresco area: Got a spacious patio and a penchant for entertaining? There’s a Lakeside POLYWOOD dining set perfect for adults, kids, and toddlers, meaning you can easily accommodate all your relatives for large holiday gatherings and other parties.

A POLYWOOD Lakeside 7 Piece Farmhouse Dining Set and a Lakeside Kids 5 Piece Dining Set in Teak sit on stone patios.

Styling the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection by Space Type

Conversation Area

Style a cohesive conversation area by layering different textures within a brown monochrome palette. To add depth, incorporate varying shades of brown through teak-toned furniture and beige cushions. Wooden accents and natural fibers enhance the warm, cohesive look while maintaining the rich, earthy feel.

A POLYWOOD Lakeside 3 Piece Deep Seating Chair Set in Teak and Natural Linen sits on a pea gravel surface before a stack of firewood and trees.
Featured: Lakeside 3-Piece Deep Seating Chair Set in Teak/Natural Linen

Outdoor Kitchen

Lakeside dining sets are excellent alfresco options that blend style and functionality. The simple designs fit a range of aesthetics, and the low-maintenance frames make post-meal cleanup quick and easy.


If you want diners and chefs to co-exist in your outdoor kitchen, POLYWOOD Lakeside Counter Chairs are your best option. Standing at the perfect height for countertops, guests can pull seats right up to the ledge and sit comfortably while you cook up a storm.

A brown POLYWOOD Lakeside Dining Arm Chair sits near a table on a stone patio before concrete steps and shrubbery.
Featured: Lakeside Dining Arm Chair in Natural

Poolside Hangout

Have plenty of room around your pool? Designate a space for post-swim snacks and moonlit lounging with any dining set from the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection in a cool grey hue. Pop open a patio umbrella for added style and shade, and select seat cushions in sandy tan and seafoam green to complement the pool and patio furniture.

Garden Retreat

Use a white Lakeside POLYWOOD 48” Bench to contrast with the vivid greenery in your growing garden. Complement the seat with striped throw pillows and woven blankets in light tan and white shades for a cohesive, stylish touch amidst your landscaping.

A POLYWOOD Lakeside 48 Inch Bench in White with a pillow and blanket stands on a lawn before a raised garden bed filled with flowers.
Featured: Lakeside 48” Bench in White

Front Porch

If your porch spans the front of your home—meaning it's long and narrow—match its energy with Lakeside designs in similar shapes. Long benches, swings, and rectangular coffee tables allow you to use your space wisely while still creating settings for quality time together.

A man and girl walk toward a woman sitting in a POLYWOOD Lakeside 48 Inch Bench by a Kids Lakeside Bench on a covered porch.

Balcony Nook

Comfy and cozy, yet boasting ample space for dinner and drinks, three-piece Lakeside POLYWOOD dining sets are ideal for lofty little balconies.

A POLYWOOD Lakeside 3 Piece Round Dining Set in Slate Grey with Standard Seat Cushions in Sky Blue sits on a sundeck.
Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Donald N.

“We recently received our 36” Round Farmhouse Dining Table, two chairs, cushions, and a round side table. They’re perfect for just the two of us! … We have great confidence in POLYWOOD’s quality, durability, and beauty. It’s worth the price.”

- POLYWOOD customer Donald N., June 2024

Styling the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection by Color Palette

Soft Whites

Design an airy alfresco aesthetic for your backyard with layered shades of white. Start with white POLYWOOD Lakeside dining chairs with creamy cushions, then accent the table with ivory flowers, linen napkins, and pearly plates.

Warm Neutrals

If your home features a warm, earthy palette, maintain consistency with furniture in similar shades. A mid-toned POLYWOOD Lakeside set with beige seat cushions and patterned accent pillows fits right in with your home’s exterior.

A POLYWOOD Lakeside 4 Piece Deep Seating Set in Natural and Natural Linen sits on a patio before a stone house.
Featured: Lakeside 4-Piece Deep Seating Set in Natural/Natural Linen

Sun-Kissed Style

Set the stage for sunset viewing with POLYWOOD Lakeside deep seating chairs you can sink into after a long day. Honor the sun’s hues with warm-toned woven rugs and pouf ottomans, and display them through pillows featuring solar-inspired prints.

POLYWOOD Lakeside Deep Seating Chairs in Slate Grey and Grey Mist sit on a balcony with pillows, ottomans, and a rug in soft pink and orange tones.
Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Todd M. | Featured: Lakeside Deep Seating Chair in Slate Grey/Grey Mist

"Love the chairs! A complete game changer for my beachfront condo. Sturdy, comfortable, nice looking, and well built to last."

- POLYWOOD customer Todd M., August 2023

Water Colors

If you have a house on the water, make the POLYWOOD Lakeside Collection live up to its name by placing deep seating chairs on your pier. Lean into deep blues and greens to match the colors of the lake and surrounding landscapes, with striped fabric for a marine-inspired vibe. Worried about water damage? No need! Our furniture and quick-dry cushions aren’t phased by splashing waves, damp swimsuits, and rainy days.

POLYWOOD Lakeside Deep Seating Chairs in Green and Cabana Stripe Navy sit under a striped umbrella on a dock with a red kayak and canoe nearby.
Photo credit: POLYWOOD customer Jamie G. | Featured: Lakeside Deep Seating Chair in Green/Cabana Stripe Navy

"Stylish, sturdy, and super comfortable!"

- POLYWOOD customer Jamie G., June 2024

White and Natural Wood

Complement your covered porch’s white and wood theme with hints of grey and green. A bright POLYWOOD Lakeside deep seating set with soft grey cushions paired with a few planters filled with vibrant flowers creates a simple yet inviting aesthetic you’ll want to lounge on daily.

 A white POLYWOOD Lakeside deep seating set and planters are styled in a backyard with a covered wooden deck and tall fencing.

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Caitlin Evans

Cait is an Indiana-based creative content writer who has been with POLYWOOD since 2020. She’s a Purdue alumna, a proud logophile (word nerd), and an advocate of the Oxford comma. In her free time, Cait loves gardening, cooking, running, camping, and spending time with her husband and four fur children.