Costco's July Deals On Patio Essentials For Outdoor Entertaining

Costco is the place to go to stretch your dollar while stocking your fridge, but it'll also help you create a stylish patio space without breaking the bank. Backyard festivities simply aren't the same without comfy, aesthetic seating or eating spaces. Thankfully, Costco has lots of covetable outdoor furniture on offer, particularly among their Costco Direct deals, in their 4th of July sale. The megastore's already reasonable prices are taking another dip during this mid-summer sales event, so it's a prime time to bring home more than one outdoor furniture piece for major discounts. Snap up a luxurious Agio Nicolet dining set with a built-in fire pit to use in fall, a Veranda Classics Milan patio seating set to fit the whole family, or a pair of cozy Thomasville Elko outdoor recliners.

During most of their sale events, Costco Direct members save extra bucks by earning an additional $400 off (maximum) when they buy two or more designated Costco Direct items. This is just one example of why it's worth knowing what Costco Direct is and how to use it to your advantage. While there's plenty to get excited about in this 4th of July sale, which ends on July 25, only Costco Direct patio furniture is eligible. It's indicated by a red banner between the item's photo and description. The chosen products are priced at around $800 or above, with deeper discounts being more appealing, and the items must be included in the same order and sent to the same address. Here, we've rounded up a few of the best Costco Direct items that will be sure to enhance your summer outdoors.

If you're in the market for a new outdoor table and some matching chairs, consider a set that serves multiple purposes in your backyard. The Agio Nicolet 7-Piece Fire Patio High Dining Set lets you dine with up to five other people around the tall, round table with a fire pit built into the center. (Yup, you read that right!) A combination of brown or black powder-coated aluminium, faux wood, and stone makes this low-maintenance furniture set a luxurious addition to your patio or deck. Plus, the chairs swivel and are upholstered in weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric. At $1,899.99, this Agio Nicolet set gives you a lot for your money — especially if you purchase another Costco Direct item with it to snag the 4th of July sale discount.

When you're not using it, you can hide the propane-powered fire pit away under a low-profile lid, turning the tabletop back into a dining table with lots of space for sharing platters, plates, and drinks. If the temperature takes a dip as the evening wears on, you don't even need to get up from the table to light the fire. Simply lift the lid, hit the on switch on the side of the table, and voila! The set also comes with decorative glass pebbles to fill the fire pit with, an AA battery for lighting the fire, and the option to convert the whole system to natural gas. The thickly-cushioned chairs have foot rests, arms, and angled backs that won't have you or your guests seeking comfier seats after the meal. When the set isn't in use, protect the furniture with the complimentary cover.

We've been seeing outdoor living room furniture since the rise of suburban living in the mid-20th century. While some people still favor dining tables and chairs for patios (and there's nothing wrong with that), others swear by cozy couches and single-seaters for decks and balconies. If you're curious, Costco is selling the Veranda Classics Milan 4-Piece Outdoor Deep Outdoor Patio Seating Set for $1,699.99. It comes with a long sofa, two low-slung armchairs, and a coffee table and is sure to become the heart of any backyard entertainment space. Named Milan for its sleek but sumptuous design, the set boasts a durable aluminum frame, synthetic wicker weaving, Sunbrella-covered cushions, and a big all-weather cover to help your investment last for years to come.

If you haven't tried outdoor living room furniture, you don't know what you're missing. Up to five people can sink back on the thickly-cushioned couch and club chairs, perch beverages and board games on the table, and you have the makings of a chill evening right at home. Pack the seats with friends and family or stretch out across the couch on your own with a summer page-turner and an iced tea. Give the suite a personal touch by adding throw pillows (bright florals are trending right now), solar LED lanterns, and a tabletop planter with a colorful sedum, African daisy, or calibrachoa. You might never go back inside again!

Looking for gorgeous patio ideas to turn your backyard into an oasis? There are few better ways to do so than by creating spots for lounging and complete relaxation outdoors. You're hard-working homeowners, and you deserve a place to take a load off in the dappled shade and fresh air of your backyard. Finally, furniture makers are bringing one of the best features of indoor living rooms to patios. Put your feet up next to your partner or a friend with the Thomasville Elko 3-Piece Outdoor Patio Swivel Glider Recliner Set.

These Lazy Boy-style recliners will transform your yard into an outdoor living room you want to sit in. The two-chair bundle costs $1,079.99. It comes with a matching side table that's just the right size for a couple of cold beverages and a citronella candle to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Position the set underneath a 15-foot Green Party Outdoor Patio Umbrella with Solar LED Lights, a roofed pergola, or a sturdy garden awning.

The chairs and table are made from durable woven resin wicker. The recliners feature cushions upholstered in fade- and mildew-resistant Sunbrella fabric and swivel 360 degrees with ease. The side table is elevated on durable feet to protect the base from wet patio floors. Also included in the price are two weatherproof covers; use them to extend the life of your furniture. Outdoor recliners may not be new — they first became popular in the 1960s — but these chunky chairs take outdoor comfort up a notch.