The Best Business & Pleasure Outdoor Furniture for a Backyard That Feels Like a Resort

Business & Pleasure WES outdoor sofa in the Jenni Kayne Grove design

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We initially came to Business & Pleasure Co. for the beach gear. Then we discovered the furniture. And this is where things get dangerous.

The brand takes the same nostalgic, striped, slightly old-resort aesthetic from its umbrellas and chairs and scales it into actual outdoor living. If you love the beach collection but do not particularly feel like dragging your furniture anywhere, this is the category to explore next.

Business and Pleasure outdoor furniture extends well beyond the brand’s portable beach pieces. The collection includes dining, conversation and shade products designed for more permanent outdoor rooms. Shop this outdoor furniture by function first—dining, lounging, entertaining or shade—then coordinate finishes and patterns once the room plan is clear.

Start With One Hero Piece

Business & Pleasure outdoor furniture sits firmly in investment-purchase territory, which is exactly why we would not buy everything at once. Choose the piece that changes the room: a sofa for gathering, an umbrella for visual scale, or a lounger if your backyard is primarily a place to rest.

Building around one hero prevents the patio from feeling like a showroom display. It also gives you time to see how the color, footprint and function work in the space before adding coordinating pieces.

The WES Sofa

The WES Sofa is the largest-ticket piece in this edit and the clearest commitment to a full outdoor living room. We would consider it when the patio is used for conversation and entertaining rather than occasional overflow seating.

The WES Sofa x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The WES Sofa x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$4,398.00

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The Al Fresco Oval Dining Table

Choose the dining table when outdoor meals are the main event. The oval shape creates a substantial focal point, so measure the complete circulation area—not just the tabletop—before committing.

The Al Fresco Oval Dining Table Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Oval Dining Table Business & Pleasure Co.

$3,999.00

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The Al Fresco Love Seat

The love seat offers a more compact way to establish a conversation area. It is the bridge between one occasional chair and a full-size sofa, and it can anchor a smaller patio with a side or coffee table.

The Al Fresco Love Seat Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Love Seat Business & Pleasure Co.

$3,298.00

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Start With the Umbrella

An outdoor umbrella can change the entire feeling of a patio without requiring you to replace every piece of furniture. That is why this is often our practical first step. Compare the larger Club and Resort Market formats with our full Business & Pleasure umbrella review.

The Club Umbrella Business & Pleasure Co.

The Club Umbrella Business & Pleasure Co.

$999.00

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The Resort Market Umbrella x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The Resort Market Umbrella x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$1,799.00

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Add the Tables and Chairs

Next, add only the furniture that supports how you use the space. A coffee table makes sense for a conversation area; a directors chair adds a strong silhouette; a dining chair belongs with a real plan for outdoor meals. Coordinate the palette without forcing every stripe to match.

The Al Fresco Coffee Table Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Coffee Table Business & Pleasure Co.

$1,299.00

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The WES Directors Chair x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The WES Directors Chair x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$948.00

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The Al Fresco Dining Chair & Cushion Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Dining Chair & Cushion Business & Pleasure Co.

$798.00

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Do Not Forget the Lounger

This matters because we already know Señora Era readers love the loungers. If relaxation is the priority, read our proven guide to the best sun loungers for relaxing days before automatically building a dining or conversation setup.

Our order of investment would usually be umbrella, primary seating, lounger and then accessories—but your order should follow the way you actually use the backyard.

Measure the Whole Outdoor Room

Furniture dimensions are only the beginning. Mark the footprint of a sofa or dining table with painter’s tape, then add the space needed to pull out chairs and walk around them. Leave a comfortable route between the house, grill, pool and yard instead of filling every available corner. For an oval dining table, measure the room with the chairs occupied; for a sofa, make sure side tables will not block the natural path to a door.

Exposure should shape the plan too. Notice where afternoon sun lands, which areas collect water after rain and whether sprinklers reach the upholstery. An umbrella can make an exposed dining area usable, but only with the correct base and enough clearance above and around it. Review the current placement and care guidance for every piece, particularly before using furniture on an uncovered patio or near saltwater.

Finally, buy in phases. Start with the piece that solves the biggest problem, live with it for several weeks and then decide what is missing. A beautiful sofa may reveal that you need a coffee table more than matching chairs; a dining table may prove that shade is the urgent next purchase. Phasing the room protects the budget and produces a space tailored to real habits instead of a complete set chosen from one photograph.

Is Business & Pleasure Outdoor Furniture Worth It?

It can be, when the hero piece solves a real need and the aesthetic is something you will still want to live with after the first season. We would not buy twelve average outdoor pieces when three carefully chosen ones can completely change the space.

Measure first, use current prices rather than assumptions and check each product page for care and placement guidance. High-AOV furniture rewards a slower decision, even when the stripe is very persuasive.

Shop Business & Pleasure Outdoor Furniture

The WES Sofa x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The WES Sofa x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$4,398.00

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The Al Fresco Oval Dining Table Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Oval Dining Table Business & Pleasure Co.

$3,999.00

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The Al Fresco Love Seat Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Love Seat Business & Pleasure Co.

$3,298.00

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The Club Umbrella Business & Pleasure Co.

The Club Umbrella Business & Pleasure Co.

$999.00

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The Resort Market Umbrella x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The Resort Market Umbrella x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$1,799.00

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The Al Fresco Coffee Table Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Coffee Table Business & Pleasure Co.

$1,299.00

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The WES Directors Chair x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

The WES Directors Chair x Jenni Kayne Business & Pleasure Co.

$948.00

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The Al Fresco Dining Chair & Cushion Business & Pleasure Co.

The Al Fresco Dining Chair & Cushion Business & Pleasure Co.

$798.00

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