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.

All Outdoor Living Articles

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

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 child and a man place orange and green gourds in a wheelbarrow.

Fun Fall Outdoor Projects for Kids

We’ve gathered a list of autumnal activities that will get you and your kids outside and in the fresh air. There’s something for everyone, from building DIY bird feeders to planting a fall flower garden.

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

Start a Fall Vegetable Garden

We created a fall gardening guide to help you pick and plant the perfect vegetable patch. Get growing with our tips on location and container selection, choosing crops that fit your lifestyle, popular autumn vegetables, and more. Happy harvest!

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.

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.

Featured Projects

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.

"We wanted to respect the front of the building and we tried to make it look like it was timeless ... POLYWOOD furniture just elevated the look."
- Jason Traycoff WestMain Kitchen Owner