Outdoor Living Tips

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Moments in Balance: A Guide to Thoughtful Outdoor Seating

Discover how intentional design and proportion create balance in your outdoor space. Learn how materials, flow, and thoughtful details transform your patio into a place that feels both curated and ...

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How to Create a Cozy Backyard Retreat for Winter Evenings

Discover how to design a warm, inviting backyard retreat for cold-weather evenings. Learn how Outer’s aluminum furniture, fire pits, and weather-ready materials make comfort effortless through ever...

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From Trick-or-Treat to Fireside Nights: Fall Moments Outside

Celebrate the cozy side of Halloween and beyond. Discover how to turn your backyard into a warm, welcoming retreat with firelight, soft seating, and effortless Outer design.

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Gather Around the Glow: Fire Pit Designs That Transform Outdoor Living

Discover how the right fire pit design brings warmth, beauty, and togetherness to every season. Explore Outer’s approach to thoughtful materials and effortless comfort outdoors.

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The Art of Mixing Outdoor Furniture Materials So It Feels Effortless | Outer

Learn how to mix outdoor furniture materials like a designer — from warm teak to sleek aluminum. Discover timeless combinations that make your patio feel natural, layered, and beautifully balanced.

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5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Patio for Fall | Outer

Refresh your outdoor space this fall with five simple ideas that bring warmth, texture, and comfort outside. Featuring the Teak Sofa, Outdoor Rug, and Fire Pit Table from Outer.

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Prepare for Cooler Weather | AWC, Cushion Covers & OuterShell®

Get your outdoor space ready for cooler days. Discover how Outer’s AWC, Cushion Covers, and OuterShell® keep comfort going all season long.

Covered Patio Furniture Ideas for Effortless Outdoor Living | Outer

Covered Patio Furniture Ideas for Effortless Outdoor Living | Outer

Discover covered patio furniture ideas from Outer that blend comfort, durability, and timeless design. Learn how to style, care for, and enjoy your outdoor space every day.

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3 Easy Cocktail Recipes for Cozy Nights Outside — Perfect with Your Firepit, Sofa & Coffee Table Setup

Discover three easy cocktail recipes for cozy nights outside. Pair your drinks with Outer’s Firepit, Sofa, and Coffee Table setup for the perfect outdoor evening.

A Family-Friendly Backyard That Grows With You | Outer

A Family-Friendly Backyard That Grows With You | Outer

Discover how to design an outdoor space that evolves with your family—crafted for connection, comfort, and timeless durability.

Better Sleep, Focus, Self-Esteem (No Pills, Elixirs or Magic Tricks Needed)

Better Sleep, Focus, Self-Esteem (No Pills, Elixirs or Magic Tricks Needed)

There are a number of scientifically proven health benefits that come with getting outside. Here, we highlight a handful that we find inspiring.

Why We Want You to Shop in Your Neighbor’s Backyard

Why We Want You to Shop in Your Neighbor’s Backyard

Meet Outer’s Neighborhood Showrooms, now open in Los Angeles. We’re reinventing how we shop, one backyard at a time.

A Goat Cheese, Fig, and Prosciutto Pizza the Family Will Love

A Goat Cheese, Fig, and Prosciutto Pizza the Family Will Love

We partnered with one of our favorite food bloggers, Virginie Degryse from Crave & Cook, to bring you this delightfully easy and tasty recipe.

Summer on a Plate: Crave & Cook’s Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad

Summer on a Plate: Crave & Cook’s Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad

Juicy peaches, crisp summer veg, and grilled chicken make this recipe ideal for dining outdoors this summer.

A Magical Night with Outer at the Venice Treehouse

A Magical Night with Outer at the Venice Treehouse

With the help of co-host Patrick Schwarzenegger, we held our first official backyard party this June. We gathered at one of our gorgeous Neighborhood Showrooms in Venice Beach, the Venice Treeh...

A Local's Guide to New York City's Tribeca

A Local's Guide to New York City's Tribeca

We have a brand-new Neighborhood Showroom open in Manhattan’s Tribeca district, courtesy of our amazing host Scott. Now a city of 8 million+ people can come give the Outer a test run in person—...

7 Ways to Reduce Waste with Minimal Sacrifice

7 Ways to Reduce Waste with Minimal Sacrifice

The average American—a single person—produces 4.4 pounds of garbage per day. Outer co-founder Terry Lin found a handful of simple ways to cut back on waste.

Southern Hospitality. It’s a Thing…

Southern Hospitality. It’s a Thing…

This past week marked the opening of our first Neighborhood Showrooms in Atlanta, GA. Read here for some of the weekend's highlights.

Fall Wine School: What to Drink This Season

Fall Wine School: What to Drink This Season

We turned to a trusted source, Josh Montoya, owner of neighborhood favorite Vin on Rose in Venice, CA, for advice on what will please the palate as we transition from summer to fall.

Apple Turnovers and Spiced Cider (Best Enjoyed Outdoors!)

Apple Turnovers and Spiced Cider (Best Enjoyed Outdoors!)

Here, Virginie tells us how to make her flaky apple turnovers and spiced cider — and why they’re best enjoyed outdoors.

Local's Neighborhood Guide: Boca Raton

Local's Neighborhood Guide: Boca Raton

Our Neighborhood Showrooms not only provide an intimate, real-life setting to shop, they also give us direct access to the locals — and their intimate knowledge of the neighborhoods we inhabit....

Local's Neighborhood Guide: Miami

Local's Neighborhood Guide: Miami

Bienvenidos a Miami! We’re excited to make Miami one of our newest Neighborhood Showroom destinations, the perfect reason to explore this cultural mecca of iconic beaches, architecture, and Cub...

3 Recipes for a Romantic Valentine's In Your Backyard

3 Recipes for a Romantic Valentine's In Your Backyard

Crave and Cook blogger Virginie Degryse walks us through three flavorful and easy-to-make recipes for a romantic dinner (and dessert) in your backyard.

Weekend Highlights: Our New Florida Neighborhood Showroom Parties

Weekend Highlights: Our New Florida Neighborhood Showroom Parties

We’ve officially arrived in Florida, with new Neighborhood Showrooms open for visits in Miami and Boca Raton. Here are a few highlights from our amazing Hosts' backyard parties to mark the occa...

Stay-At-Home Backyard Activities for Families

Stay-At-Home Backyard Activities for Families

With all of this extra time around the house, why not get creative with the everyday resources in your backyard? Terry shares some outdoor activities that not only fill the hours, but offer new...

What It’s Like to be a Neighborhood Showroom Host

What It’s Like to be a Neighborhood Showroom Host

When we began to revolutionize the furniture retail model, we had to enlist a truly special community of neighborly partners (with, of course, gorgeous backyards). Through Outer, Hosts connect ...

Dine Outdoors Tonight: 3 Delicious Pantry-Staple Recipes

Dine Outdoors Tonight: 3 Delicious Pantry-Staple Recipes

Three meals a day, seven days a week — all at home — is no easy feat. Here are 3 recipes ideal for those hectic weeknights, or when you're running low on supplies and fresh ingredients.

8+ Ways to Lighten Your Footprint and Embrace (Positive) Pandemic Habits, with 5 Gyres

8+ Ways to Lighten Your Footprint and Embrace (Positive) Pandemic Habits, with 5 Gyres

This year we pledged to give back 1% of our total sales revenue, by joining 1% For The Planet, a global movement inspiring businesses to support the environment. We spoke with 5 Gyres Co-Founde...

My First 2 Weeks with an Outer Sofa: Boca Raton

My First 2 Weeks with an Outer Sofa: Boca Raton

We asked Host Michelle Olson-Rogers from Boca Raton, Florida to document her first two weeks with her new Outer set. From morning coffee to nights by the fire, the new seating arrangement broug...

Outer Joins 1% for the Planet

Outer Joins 1% for the Planet

Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer, Terry Lin, shares about Outer's journey towards a sustainable future.

Outer Charity Raffle for the Planet

Outer Charity Raffle for the Planet

We're proud members of 1% for the Planet, and we have partnered with the incredible nonprofit, the 5 Gyres Institute, to support their efforts to reduce plastic pollution. Learn how you can joi...

A Celebration of Small Businesses

A Celebration of Small Businesses

We are thrilled to feature a dozen-plus of our own Neighborhood Showroom Hosts from across the country who are also small business owners for this year's Small Business Saturday. Read through t...

A New Year’s Gift For You 🔥

A New Year’s Gift For You 🔥

Let us help create the backyard of your dreams in 2021.

Inside Elshane’s California Backyard

Inside Elshane’s California Backyard

The influencer and Host shares why she loves Outer

Outer x Solo Stove: Backyard Bliss Is In the Details

Outer x Solo Stove: Backyard Bliss Is In the Details

Making simple, ingenious products that are a joy to use is a passion of ours. Read on to learn more about when it comes to making getting outside simply joyful, the bliss is in the details.

Sign up for Outer's April Livestream

Sign up for Outer's April Livestream

Join us for an exclusive Outer livestream. Learn how to maximize your outdoor space with a beautiful balance of functionality and creative flair.

What Earth Day Means To Us

What Earth Day Means To Us

Taking baby steps is a key part of Outer's mission and values. We can all do our part - however big or small - to build better habits that make a positive change for the generations to come.

Extending the Season: How To Create a Year-Round Outdoor Living Space | Outer

Extending the Season: How To Create a Year-Round Outdoor Living Space | Outer

Discover how to enjoy your outdoor space all year long with Outer’s year-round outdoor furniture. Explore teak sofas, fire pits, dining tables, and easy-care designs that make every season feel lik...

Small Spaces, Big Style: How to Maximize Your Balcony or Compact Patio | Outer

Small Spaces, Big Style: How to Maximize Your Balcony or Compact Patio | Outer

Transform your compact patio or balcony with small patio furniture ideas from Outer. Discover timeless teak designs, modular layouts, and easy-care pieces that make every inch of your outdoor space...

How To Create a Cozy Outdoor Dining Experience This Fall | Outer

How To Create a Cozy Outdoor Dining Experience This Fall | Outer

Bring warmth and ease to your patio this season with sustainable materials, thoughtful design, and cozy outdoor dining ideas that make every gathering feel special.  

How Outer & One Tree Planted Are Working Together to Fight Deforestation

How Outer & One Tree Planted Are Working Together to Fight Deforestation

At Outer, we believe we have a responsibility to help protect the planet so that future generations can continue to enjoy it. As proud members of 1% For The Planet, we partnered with environmen...

Brick Patio Ideas with Fire Pit | Thoughtful Outdoor Living by Outer

Brick Patio Ideas with Fire Pit | Thoughtful Outdoor Living by Outer

Discover how a brick patio with a fire pit transforms outdoor living. Explore design, materials, and care tips from Outer to create a timeless space built to last.

In the Ground Fire Pit Ideas | Outer

In the Ground Fire Pit Ideas | Outer

Discover in-ground fire pit ideas that combine warmth, comfort, and sustainability. Learn how thoughtful design and durable materials make outdoor living effortless with Outer.

Square Fire Pit Patio Ideas | Outdoor Design Inspiration from Outer

Square Fire Pit Patio Ideas | Outdoor Design Inspiration from Outer

Explore square fire pit patio ideas that blend comfort, balance, and sustainable design. Discover how Outer makes life outdoors effortless and inviting.

Outer and Whalebone Want to Make Your Summer Even Brighter

Outer and Whalebone Want to Make Your Summer Even Brighter

Whalebone is a New York–based multi-hyphenate brand that runs a print magazine, two brick-and-mortar shops (including The Boneyard in Montauk), a radio station, a daily newsletter, and so much ...

What Father's Day Means To Our Founders

What Father's Day Means To Our Founders

This Father’s Day, we asked our founders to reflect on what it means to be a dad in this day and age.

Why You Should Book An Outer Design Consultation

Why You Should Book An Outer Design Consultation

Here at Outer, we're always looking for ways to help you maximize life outside. That's part of the reason we're pleased to offer Design Consultations, in which our team of in-house exterior des...

Bringing the Indoors Out: How to Create an Outdoor Living Room That Feels Like Home

Bringing the Indoors Out: How to Create an Outdoor Living Room That Feels Like Home

Discover how to create an outdoor living room that blends comfort and design. Explore Outer sectionals, coffee tables, and rugs that bring the comfort of indoors outside.

Elevate Your Evenings: Create a Cozy Outdoor Lounge You’ll Love Year-Round | Outer

Elevate Your Evenings: Create a Cozy Outdoor Lounge You’ll Love Year-Round | Outer

Elevate Your Evenings: Create a Cozy Outdoor Lounge You’ll Love Year-Round | Outer There’s something about the calm of evening that invites you to slow down — the light softens, the air cools, an...

Big News: We've Opened Our 1,000th Neighborhood Showroom... and Counting!

Big News: We've Opened Our 1,000th Neighborhood Showroom... and Counting!

Celebrating the launch of 1,000 Neighborhood Showrooms!