Lydia 7pc Wicker Dining Set - Brown - Christopher Knight Home

Welcome warmer days by upgrading your backyard. We rounded up some of our favorite patio conversation sets that are not only ideal for entertaining, but also deliver some serious style. Whether your design preferences lean more modern or rustic, these options will fit right in.

Crafting your favorite drinks at home requires a special set of tools. If a martini is your go-to, a shaker will ensure you're ready to chill your cocktail to perfection. If a glass of wine is your evening ritual, a decanter will make sure those complex red wines are given the chance to breathe before you sip. From mixers to muddlers, these are the seven tools your home needs based on your favorite drinks to sip or serve.

Longer days and warmer weather means barbecue season is officially here! Make sure you're ready for outdoor grilling with the charcoal grills reviewers are loving.

Refresh your outdoor space with these dining sets, lounge chairs, and décor items—all on sale at some of your favorite retailers. With outdoor deals at Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, and more, you'll find everything you need to spruce up your patio this season.

Warmer weather means moving your gatherings outdoors, and if you're looking for ways to make entertaining alfresco even easier, consider these seven storage items. From a gorgeous rattan bar cart to patio benches to wicker side tables, these sneaky and clever weather-resistant storage pieces will hold and protect cushions, pillows, wine glasses, towels, firewood, and more.

Whether you're hosting a barbecue on the patio, enjoying a picnic at the park, or catching rays on the beach, these six coolers will do more than just keep your food and drinks chilled—they also look great in the process.