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Small Spaces, Big Personality: Tips From Harbour’s Expert Designers

Don’t let limited square footage limit your imagination when curating your dream outdoor space. Hint: it’s all about the right furniture choices. We’re proud to offer meticulously crafted solutions to this unique design challenge — with a range of gorgeously designed, compact pieces perfect for patios, balconies and small gardens. Transform any small outdoor area without sacrificing on design. Here’s how:

When designing small areas, curation is critical. Here are a few of our designers’ favorite tips for selecting your outdoor furniture:

  • Multi-Functional Furniture: Choose pieces that can do double duty in terms of function.
  • Vertical Space: Utilize walls and think vertically to free up floor space and guide the eye upward.
  • Light Colors: Lighter shades make a small space feel larger and more open.

Choose Compact and functional furniture

Pure Stumps

These versatile pieces can serve as small tables — or bunch them together to create a unique coffee table. They’re the definition of organic garden furniture. 
EXPLORE PURE COLLECTION

Folding and Stacking Chairs

Opt for patio chairs that can be easily stored when not in use. Our LCA Folding Dining Chair and Pacific Teak Folding Dining Chair are both favorites of the luxury hospitality world.
LCA FOLDING DINING CHAIR

Small Footprint Lounge Chairs

The Porto Club Chair and MLB Lounge Chair offer a chic and comfortable sit with a minimal footprint in an outdoor chair.
PORTO CLUB CHAIR

Two-seat sofas

Perfect for more intimate settings, our Antigua 2 Seat Outdoor Sofa and Hamilton 2 Seat Outdoor Sofa fit well in small areas.
HAMILTON 2 SEAT SOFA

Stackable Sun Lounges

Relax when you need it, store it when you don’t.
NATURE BOY STACKING SUN LOUNGE

Teak Designs

The perfect statement pieces crafted from sustainably sourced solid Grade A Indonesian teak.
NOVA TEAK ROUND SIDE TABLE

The small footprint edit

Our designers pulled together their go-to smaller footprint pieces to pack an intimate space with personality. Get inspired with these most-loved designs:

Antigua Round Side Table

An entertaining essential for any compact outdoor setting. 

 

Lucca 33" Round Side Table

Made for small, intimate gatherings.
LUCCA 33" COFFEE TABLE

Leo Stacking Outdoor Dining Chairs

A convenient and stylish space-saver to complete your outdoor dining set.

 

For a more detailed look, check out our full collection here.

Book Your Complimentary Design Consultation

Ready to create a small space with impact? Our Harbour experts will help you make any small space feel like an expansive escape. Connect with our team online or in-store to explore our modern outdoor furniture. Book your complimentary design consultation today — and make a luxurious statement one smaller footprint at a time.