Patio Buying Guide
Patio Furniture
- Consider the needs of the entire household
- Decide how you’d like to use your outdoor space
- Choose the type of furniture that will best suit your needs
With Costco patio furniture, you can transform your outdoor living space into the stylish and inviting retreat you’ve always wanted.
- Beautifully engineered
- Available in an array of colors and styles
- Generously padded sectionals
- Traditional sofa and chair sets
- Versatile modular seating sets
- Customize your outdoor space
- Fire pit table sets and fire chat sets
Seating options, outdoor lounge chairs, patio chairs and loveseats.
- Wicker rockers
- Classic lawn chairs
- Adirondack chairs in a rainbow of colors
- Hammocks
- Luxurious chaise lounges
- Daybeds
Add additional comfort and color to your patio seating with our high-performance all-weather patio cushions and pillows.
Patio dining sets.
- Modest bistro sets for two
- Large patio dining sets for the entire family
- Bar-height dining sets
- Cozy fire pit dining sets
- Patio umbrella and shade sails
Shade & Shelter
- Check local building codes and homeowners association requirements
- Find a dry, level and stable area on your property for your structure
With their full-coverage roofs and large footprint, gazebos offer a stylish way to enjoy the outdoors—rain or shine! Install a gazebo and instantly create an inviting gathering area. Personalize your gazebo with outdoor string lights, mosquito netting or a cozy fire table.
For light coverage. Pergolas create a comfortable spot to read, socialize, or simply relax. Ideal for growing shade plants. Consider adding pergola curtains or an adjustable sun shade for even more coverage options. Available in numerous sizes; freestanding or attached.
Pop-up tents are a great option for sporting events, camping, parties and special occasions.
- Budget-friendly structures
- Easy to set-up, break down and transport
- Can be used just about anywhere
- Can also be easily moved
Backyard sheds range from small storage for housing garden tools and personal items to larger sheds that shelter a vehicle or convert to a “she shed”.
- Reduces clutter with additional storage
- Variety of sizes
- Durable, all-weather materials
- Available in numerous colors
Outdoor Grills & Smokers
- Measure the space in which you plan to put your new grill
- Add extra room above and around the grill to keep it a safe distance from combustible structures and materials
- Ensure that the cooking surface of your grill can accommodate the amount of food you plan to cook
- Check both the interior and cooking surface dimensions
- Ensure you check with your local fire agency about any outdoor burn restrictions or bans.
Propane grills are one of the most popular and easy to use types of barbeques.
- Simple touch-of-a-button or knob to ignite
- Heats up quickly
- Handle high temperatures well
- Features like searing burners, griddle tops, secondary cooking areas
- Compatible with most rotisserie kits
- Burns hotter
- Does not require the installation of a gas line
- Simple to clean and maintain
- No-fuss grill with extra features
- Requires the maintenance and transportation of propane tanks
Known for their convenience, natural gas grills are:
- Convenient and clean
- Starts-up instantly and preheats very quickly
- No wait time like pellet or charcoal grills
- Even heat distribution for a reliable cooking surface
- Multiple burners
- Special features for cooking
- Perfect for novice cooks and impatient chefs - less wait time or prep work
- Requires professional installation of a dedicated gas line
Wood pellet grills are popular for their consistency, efficiency and delicious smokey wood flavor.
- Same benefits as both gas and charcoal grills, but with incredibly precise temperature control
- Fueled by natural wood pellets dispensed and controlled by an automatic digital system
- Works much like an induction oven, continuously circulating air during the cooking process—resulting in great tasting and evenly cooked food
- Requires electricity
Outdoor Heaters
- If you plan on occasionally moving your heater, choose one that either has wheels or will be light enough for you to move
- Consider buying a heavy-duty patio furniture cover to protect your heater from dirt, rust and scratches
For safety, it’s important to keep your outdoor heater a safe distance from anything flammable, including walls, textiles and furniture. Always thoroughly read and adhere to the operating instructions and guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
Pros: Burns hotter, better for cooking, sound and smell of natural fire
Cons: Takes longer to light, need storage space for wood, requires cleaning
Pros: Clean burning, easy to control and maintain, convenient push/start ignition
Cons: Lower heat level, not ideal for cooking, requires propane tank