7 Outdoor Furniture Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Porch or Patio—According to Designers

'Outdoor spaces are often treated as an afterthought, or something you can tackle once the living room and kitchen are done. However, they play an important role, and are usually the first thing that people notice about your home. So when your outdoor furniture looks off, the whole space can feel uncomfortable.

Designers say the same exterior design mistakes tend to come up again and again—from materials that don’t hold up to layouts that don’t quite work. Here, a few furniture missteps to avoid—and what to do instead.

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