Stylish Outdoor Furniture for Summer Living in the Lowcountry

Create your favorite summer hangout with outdoor furniture that looks great and stands up to the heat.

Story by Lance Hanlin

When the summer heat sets in across the Lowcountry, comfort becomes essential—but so does style. Whether you’re unwinding poolside or hosting happy hour under the stars, your outdoor furniture should reflect your taste and stand up to sun, splashes and more. Shirley Loeffler, interior design specialist at Coastal Home, recommends the Seabrook Collection from Tommy Bahama—a line that blends effortless design with serious durability. Here’s how to upgrade your backyard with pieces built to thrive in Southern summers.

Chill seats for warm days

This sofa and swivel chair setup is basically the VIP section of your backyard. It blends laid-back comfort with a clean coastal look that’s built to handle sun, splash and the occasional spilled cocktail. Shirley loves how the all-weather wicker holds up without losing its good looks, and the easy-care fabrics mean no panic over sunscreen stains or snack crumbs. The mix of tones works with whatever color scheme you’ve got going. And with the swivel chairs, you can turn toward the breeze, the gossip or the pool float drifting away, all without getting up.

Lounge like you mean it

These chaise lounges are basically an open invitation to cancel your plans. Built for lazy afternoons and poolside dozing, they’re stylish enough to impress and sturdy enough to survive splash zones, sunscreen spills and surprise summer storms. The adjustable backs let you sit up with a book, lean back with a drink or go full horizontal for your daily nap. Just add a side table and something cold, and you’ve got a setup that says “resort life,” minus the check-out time.

Made to mingle

These swivel bar stools are the social butterflies of your outdoor setup. Great for dining, drinks or just spinning in circles while you chat, they strike the right balance between style and comfort. Shirley notes that the open weave keeps things cool, literally, so no one has to do the awkward hot-seat shuffle. The sturdy frames can handle summer after summer, and the cushions bring just enough flair. Perfect for poolside hangs, impromptu happy hours and anyone who likes a seat with a view.