Our pick for the best outdoor sectional overall is the West Elm Westport 3-Piece L-Shaped Sectional: It’s crafted from durable, synthetic wicker that resists fading, cracking and sagging.

Big, broad, contemporary profiles are still in and great for a larger space, but retro designs are also back in the game with nods to midcentury modern and '70s Italian styling, says Cervoni. Curves ...

“I always opt for what feels more luxurious for my clients and personally gravitate toward power reclining sofas, because the interaction between you and the sofa becomes much more fluid and ...

From Adirondack chairs to wicker sofas, Amazon is slashing prices on everything you need to transform your backyard into the oasis of your dreams. Not many things are better than spending time ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell ...

The trick is to find models that maximize comfort without compromising on style like Ashley Beachcroft’s loveseat. It seats four, has a breezy wicker frame ... a reversible plastic rug like ...

When it comes to heating up food, it’s generally recommended that you avoid microwaving stuff in plastic containers. But while many people are aware that this isn’t an ideal way to heat up ...

Plastic bottles and bags can be vaporised into chemical building blocks and turned into new plastics with all the properties of virgin material. There are hurdles still to overcome, but the new ...

Keeping outdoor sofas, chaise lounges ... If you have recently acquired wicker pieces, they’re likely made of resin and other synthetic materials. This allows the furniture to withstand the ...

Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient.

“Most of these options are a poly-resin wicker which holds up much better than traditional wicker,” says Cervoni. Ahead, we've rounded up our top picks for outdoor sofas, based on designer ...