My Favorite Items From Home Depot’s Memorial Day Sale

As summer grills and patio gatherings gear up for warmer weather, adding outdoor furniture for entertaining or simply creating a more comfortable spot for morning coffee is on the agenda. However, preparing your patio for entertaining can be expensive—here are some suggestions to help you prepare the outdoor space of your dreams, even if you’re on a budget.

Sets of tables and chairs

A nice place to sit and eat outside, a must for summer get-togethers. Here are some of the best offers:

• The four-piece Ashbury Hill wicker and aluminum set retails for $599, 67% off the regular price. The set includes three chairs and a coffee table; you will have to do the assembly yourself.

• The Harmony Cove four-piece steel belt set retails for $150, which is 63% off the regular price. The set includes a coffee table, a bench and two chairs.

• The six-piece Geneva sectional with ottoman and coffee table is on sale for $566, which is 55% off the regular price. The sectional has seats with wicker backs and cushions, as well as an ottoman that can be used as a coffee table.

Throw some shade

Keep the sun under control with an umbrella, which will give you shade on hot summer days and also protect your picnic from light rain.

• A 10-foot aluminum patio umbrella in Hampton Bays is on sale for $283, 55% off its regular price. It comes with a base and cantilever stand so it can be added to seating areas or tables without room for an umbrella base.

• The Style Well 8′ Steel Patio Umbrella is on sale for $72, 60% off the regular price. This umbrella does not have a base but does have a cantilever stand for easy placement.

• The Joyesery 180 lb Patio Umbrella Base is on sale for $55, which is 42% off the regular price. The base needs to be filled with water or sand before use, it can be used with a cantilever umbrella.

Chaise lounges and sofas

Having comfortable seating for outdoor entertaining can make your yard a destination rather than just a stop along the way. Here are some seating suggestions to brighten up your patio or deck:

• The Beacon Park Wicker Chair is on sale for $195, which is 74% off the regular price. Outdoor cushions included.

• The Hampton Bay Outdoor Lounge Set is on sale for $357, which is 55% off the regular price. The set of two sun loungers has fabric backrests and sling seats, as well as a wicker frame.

• The Heather Glen Outdoor Lounge is on sale for $149, 50% off the regular price. It has a metal frame and is equipped with pillows.

Patio products under $25.

If you’re on a particularly tight budget but still want to freshen up your outdoor space for summer, here are some suggestions:

• This 20″ x 17″ patio chair cushion is on sale for $17.98, which is 40% off the regular price. It consists of one part: backrest and seat cushion.

• This round metal patio table is $23 off, 50% off its regular price. This tiny table can also easily be used as a plant stand.

• This 12-by-20-inch outdoor throw pillow sells for $10, 60% off the regular price, and features ducks walking.

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