Summer is Coming! High-Low Picks for the Patio

Summer is almost here! As the warmer months approach, it’s the perfect time to turn your outdoor space into a true extension of your home. Whether you’re outfitting a compact city balcony or a sprawling backyard, the right furnishings and accessories can elevate your outdoor living experience.

At The Richards Group, we love creating stylish, functional spaces—inside and when our clients are ready to sell.

In this post, we’re sharing our favourite outdoor essentials from Canadian companies – from sun loungers to cozy fire pits, each with both high and low price points so you can create the perfect backyard setup, no matter your budget.

Sectional – HIGH: $8,300-8,700

The Park Lane 4pc Sectional by Ratana is a sleek patio set. Featuring a slanted high back for extra comfort. In addition, it has contemporary flair with an upscale appeal. Finished in a hand painted rust proof aluminum frame, and has amazing comfort with it’s reticulated foam cushions and Sunbrella fabric. Made in Vancouver by Ratana, so you know the quality is top of the line. Lastly, the Park Lane by Ratana is available in all types of patio configurations, including sofa, love seat, club chair as well as a dining collection.

Sectional – LOW: $3,899

Sleek, modern, and designed for luxurious outdoor lounging, the Laval Sectional brings a refined, indoor-inspired aesthetic to any outdoor space. Part of the Laval Outdoor Lounge Collection, this chair features a charcoal tubular aluminum frame that is modular and rust-resistant, ensuring long-lasting durability in all-weather conditions.

The sand stone-colored Sunproof® olefin fabric offers exceptional fade resistance, moisture resistance, and durability, while its plush, upholstered look provides the comfort of an indoor lounge chair with the performance of outdoor furniture. The low-profile frame and clean contemporary design make this chair the perfect addition to modern patios, balconies, and poolside retreats.

Sofa – HIGH: $3,400

The Copacabana series is a visually stunning patio collection. With a contemporary design featuring a clean, and open look, really makes the Copacabana stand out. Suitably named after the beautiful beach town in Brazil. As such, this wonderful collection is available in multiple pieces and modular configurations. This commercial grade collection is very durable for both residential and commercial usage, with its classic black powder-coated aluminium frame and accented with brown braided-polypropylene rope backside.

Sofa – LOW: $2,070

Indulge in luxury with the Carolina Sofa. Crafted with a sleek graphite colored frame with a transitional criss-cross design, this outdoor aluminum chair exudes style. Choose from three UV and mildew resistant Sunbrella fabrics to add a touch of personalization. Relax in style, comfort, and sophistication with the Carolina sofa.

Outdoor Pillow – HIGH: $85

This beautiful indoor/outdoor pillow features a fresh take on a classic ticking stripe. In a chic palette of black and cream, the simple pattern is elevated by an organic woven texture. Whether used indoors or out, this pillow will help add a dash of black and punctuate any environment.

This pillow is made with the all-in-one performance InsideOut® fabric. Designed to be fade resistant, stain resistant, durable, anti-mildew and easy to clean with soap or bleach — making it very kid-friendly and pet-friendly. A soft indoor/outdoor fabric that will stand up to outdoor conditions but will feel right at home inside, too.

Outdoor Pillow – LOW: $59

Black, white and grey mingle in this modern striped indoor/outdoor pillow that has a graphic yet understated look. It’s 22″ size makes it the perfect layering piece.

This pillow is made with the all-in-one performance InsideOut® fabric. Designed to be fade resistant, stain resistant, durable, anti-mildew and easy to clean with soap or bleach — making it very kid-friendly and pet-friendly. A soft indoor/outdoor fabric that will stand up to outdoor conditions but will feel right at home inside, too.

Outdoor Pillow – HIGH: $95

This stunning pillow weaves together tones of black, sand and tan into a modern abstract pattern. The dynamic and graphic design has an earthy, artisanal quality that will be the perfect elegant-meets-exotic addition to your pillow mix.

Don’t be fooled by the cozy woven texture, this pillow is made with a highly durable all-in-one performance InsideOut® fabric: a soft indoor/outdoor fabric that will stand up to outdoor conditions but will feel right at home inside, too. Designed to be fade resistant, stain resistant, durable, anti-mildew and easy to clean with soap or bleach — making it very kid-friendly and pet-friendly. A soft indoor/outdoor fabric that will stand up to outdoor conditions but will feel right at home inside, too.

Outdoor Pillow – LOW: $55

Made in Canada: Printed cotton linen fabric on both sides, water repellent, all seams are serged/reinforced with cotton thread for durability, carefully handcrafted in The Pillow Shoppe studio, microfiber plush insert:crafted from ultra-fine polyester fibers within a soft microfiber casing, hypoallergenic and vegan-friendly pillow that will retain its plush shape for years, ensuring enduring comfort. Dense yet malleable, it’s ideal for both comfort and style, fitting perfectly on any piece of furniture and even maintaining a stylish ‘karate chop’ look.

Outdoor Patio Heater – HIGH: $849

Extend the outdoor season with Paragon Outdoor’s Inferno Flame Tower Heater. Standing at 72.5-in, Inferno is compact, powerful and built to last. With an impressive 42,000 BTU, Inferno radiates heat up to 8 foot diameter of all-around heating range, with a quartz glass column providing optimum heat performance and aesthetics. The electronic ignition, adjustable flame and safety tilt mechanism makes Inferno simple to use, sturdy and safe. With up to 12 hours of enjoyment from a standard 20 lb. liquid propane tank, Inferno is the right choice for any outdoor space. Double-baked powder coating on 304 stainless steel ensures your heater can withstand the most extreme outdoor climates.

Outdoor Patio Heater – LOW: $198

Lasting Warmth: The VEVOR Fixed Propane Heater outputs 50,000 BTU, spreading heat up to an 18-foot diameter. It operates continuously for 8-10 hours, ensuring everyone stays warm and cozy on cold nights.
Durable Build: Crafted from premium double-layer 304 stainless steel, it’s built to withstand harsh weather conditions like rain and snow, protecting the heater from warping and extending its lifespan.
Convenient Use: Equipped with two wheels for easy mobility, the outdoor propane heater is simple to move wherever needed. Complete accessories and straightforward instructions make installation quick and easy, even for beginners.

Sun Lounger – HIGH: $2,200

Lounge in style with the Element 5.0 adjustable lounger by Ratana. Featuring bold and defining lines, while still light in weight and durable. It has a hand brushed aluminum frame available in two colors, White Wash or Ash Grey. Using very comfortable reticulated foam cushions allows for quick drying. Choose from over 100 different Sunbrella fabrics to make your lounger unique. Relax in total comfort with The Element 5.0 adjustable patio lounger.

Sun Lounger – LOW: $1,129

Time to relax in style with the Lyon adjustable loungers by Ratana. These modern mesh loungers are very comfortable and are light weight for easy movement. Best of all they are stack able for easy storage. With their Serge Ferrari Bayline mesh design, means they dry fast and don’t have to be brought in during the rain. Available in five different colors.

Fire Pit – HIGH: $4,699.00

The Cortlin Linear gas fire table features a 12″ x 64″” Stainless Steel Crystal Fire® burner. This linear design is perfect for modern looking outdoor spaces. Big in heat, giving off a whopping 100,000 BTU’s.

Fire Pit – LOW: $1,129

Enjoy nights on the patio with this fibre cement fire pit. 50 000 BTU, external propane tank (not included), can be placed on a wooden deck with a heat resistant protection.

Planter – HIGH: $255

Fibreglass outdoor planter 31″x15″x15″

Planter – LOW: $90

31″x10″x15″ So simple yet so versatile. Put it anywhere and it will introduce a touch of zen to your favourite living spaces season after season.

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