Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture can be purchased at just about any furniture or home décor store. It seems as though more and more people are decorating outdoor rooms and the industry has responded by making outdoor furniture more readily available.

Here are some of the best places to buy outdoor furniture for your patio or balcony. Some of them might seem on the pricey side, but it's better to buy quality items that will last year after year rather than skimp and have it rust and fall apart after a season.

• Pottery Barn

• Crate and Barrel

• Hauser

• Andrew Richards Designs

• Winston Furniture

• West Elm

• Ikea

It's important to also check out the smaller, local stores in your area. Many boutique-type stores will carry outdoor furniture lines from well-known designers.

Also, don't discount vintage stores and antique markets. Vintage outdoor furniture can be very charming and some pieces have held up remarkably well over time. A vintage bistro set with a little rust on it might be more well-suited to your home and your personality than a new one. Just make sure everything is in good shape so you don't fall through the seat the first time you sit down!