IKEA's Furniture Set Fills Your Whole Patio For An Unbeatable Price

Winding down outdoors is best done with those you love, as well as with the help of comfortable furniture to relax in. Unfortunately, patio furniture sets can be pricey, making acquiring a new one unrealistic for many people. If you want to create a stylish patio space without breaking the bank, IKEA has a complete set that might help you — the TEGELÖN 4-seat conversation set.

Retailing for $1,029.99 during IKEA's summer sale, this set comes with seating for four in addition to a table to gather around, making the price quite attractive. Even normally priced, the TEGELÖN set costs $1,299, which is reasonable for patio furniture. As far as specifications go, this set is made to meet contract-grade standards — meaning that it is designed to be durable and up to the challenge of commercial use — so it should be suitable to everyday residential wear and tear. The seats are designed with a slight angle that makes for comfortable sitting even for long periods of time — two of the chairs are individual seats while the other is a longer bench that has enough space for two adults to sit side-by-side. Meanwhile, the table measures 43 ¼ inches long by 22 ½ inches wide by 16 ⅛ inches high, making it is large enough to place beverages and plates on during your next gathering.

Customer feedback was limited at the time of writing, but one five-star review on IKEA's website states, "This is such a beautiful set...minimalistic, surprisingly comfortable and very sturdy. It looks amazing on my deck."

If you like the TEGELÖN, there are many ways to tie it into your outdoor living space. Since the pieces are stylistically quite simple and modern-looking, you can pair them with a variety of finishing touches like cushions and throw blankets.

The dark gray and black color scheme should make pairing the pieces with decorative items quite easy. The GULLBERGSÖ / HJÄRTERÖ cushion set ($33.98) can add a fun and trendy color palette to your patio, or you could go for something more refined with a black cushion cover, sticking with a sleek monochrome theme. An affordable throw blanket like the KRUTBRÄNNARE Throw ($14.99) can give the setting the appearance of an outdoor living room rather than a sterile patio, adding soft textures and earthy hues. For a visual boost plus some functional performance, you can purchase a battery-powered lantern — like the STRÅLA LED lantern ($13.99 at the time of writing) to add to the coffee table, bringing much-needed illumination for long evenings outside.

To protect your investment and keep your TEGELÖN set looking its best, remember to cover the furniture when it's not in use for long stretches of time (or during inclement weather). Because it is made with durable materials, this set should last for years given the proper care. Further, to keep your patio looking chic, you'll need to keep clutter at bay; so check out our favorite IKEA finds for patio storage that's functional and stylish.