Patio Makeover: Why Sustainable Outdoor Furniture is a Must

Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing my Patio Makeover: Why Sustainable Outdoor Furniture is a Must for your home. Keep reading to see the furniture that we purchased that completely transformed our patio space and how we use it!

We just relocated from Nashville into a new home in the suburbs and are absolutely in love with it. Although, there are definitely a few changes and DIY projects that we started immediately in hopes to make it our own. The pieces we received from Live Outer have been an absolute game changer for not only upgrading the ability to use our patio space, but also the way it looks!

It was already a beautiful home but it felt super basic and plain IMO so I had to spruce it up and make it our own. I think there are many things you can do to your home to update it or add some character that doesn’t have to break the bank. I loved our outdoor set up when we moved in but it felt a little “busy” to me. I just wasn’t a fan of the multi colored stone so we took multiple steps to improve this space by adding concrete paint (see blog post about that transformation HERE), and upgrading our outdoor furniture to beautiful sustainable pieces that will last us a long time.

So you’ve never heard of the brand? Let me tell you a little about it!

“Fast furniture has become the dominant model for our industry, with materials and a supply chain that put profits before people and the planet. When we founded Outer, we committed to a higher standard because enjoying the outdoors today shouldn’t prevent future generations from doing the same.” – Outer

There biggest motto is doing better and raising the bar. As a family, we are doing the best we can trying to make investments and changes in our lives that are not only better for the environment, but long lasting. Here are some highlights of how Outer is sustainable:

1. They use mindful materials! Every product they created durability, environmental impact, and comfort stay at the forefront of their minds.
2. They use a Circular Design which plans for the full lifecycle of their products, carefully crafting pieces that are not only long-lasting but also recyclable so nothing goes to waste!
3. Altruistic Partnerships: The farmers, craftspeople, and manufacturers they work with hold themselves to the highest ethical standards, and they make sure the people behind Outer receive a fair wage, health care, and a safe working environment. They also partner with effective nonprofits and pledge 1% for the Planet (this category was a huge sell for me).

Outer Innovation:

“At Outer, we envision a future just outside our windows and doors. We create solutions that get you outside more and take away the little inconveniences. It’s our belief outdoor living should be an extension of our homes. We focus on longevity and sustainability by thinking five, ten, fifteen years ahead creating future-proof designs and intuitive innovations that are good for you and good for the future of our planet.” – Outer

Being a household that loves to entertain, has kids/pets, constantly using this space almost all seasons, and our home state having very hot/humid summers and cold winters – the ability to have outdoor furniture that can survive it all and last five, ten, fifteen years? I’m sold.

We are not done building our Outer collection but wanted to share with you some of the amazing staple pieces that we have started with so far! Pictured above you see:

1. Fire Pit Table & Grill: We have gotten SO many questions about this already and are absolutely obsessed with ours. “This multifunctional piece brings warmth and fun to your backyard. Enjoy a sleek coffee table with the cover on. Remove it for a cozy fire. Elegant ceramic stones efficiently disperse heat. Add the griddle and you have a space where everyone can cook, eat, and socialize together. Includes the Fire Pit Table, ceramic balls, griddles, stands, splatter guard, and propane gas hose.” – Outer // We have already made S’mores with ours as well as some yummy Flank Steaks, pancakes, and more. The opportunities are truly endless. Finding an aesthetically pleasing fire pit that we could also cook on?! Absolute game changer.
2. Aluminum Collection Sofa: We have the Charcoal Aluminum Outdoor Sofa with Armless Chairs – 5 Seat and absolutely love it. It’s super comfortable and perfect for spending time reading outdoors, snuggling by the fire pit, having a glass of wine, morning coffee – you name it. “Enjoy indoor comfort outside. Sleek, lightweight, and durably designed with weatherproof aluminum, Outer’s modular furniture invites you to relax on luxuriously comfortable memory foam cushions. The built-in, easy to use OuterShell® cover protects the cushions when not in use, and features Velcro to secure it in place and a handle for convenient transport and storage. Includes 2 corner chairs and 3 armless chairs that reconfigure easily. No assembly required.” – Outer
3. Bug Shield Blanket: My least favorite thing about living in Tennessee during the warmer months are the BUGS. They can be an absolute nightmare with the humid weather and I’m not even going to lie, it has definitely prevented my family and I from spending time outdoors. I was so excited when I heard that Outer had a Bug Shield Blanket! “Lightweight throw blankets enhanced with Insect Shield® technology for outdoor enjoyment without the bugs.” – Outer

Like I said, we’re not even close to done building our Outer collection. This is just the beginning! I highly recommend checking out the pieces I have linked above and more of their amazing products. You can also use my code: NASHVILLEWIFESTYLES for 25% off (which is major savings on this furniture).

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions on IG! Share this post with someone that could use it and thank you always for reading 🙂 You can check out our latest video reviewing the famous Fire Pit Table & Grill HERE!