Want outdoor furniture that doesn’t break the bank? These affordable outdoor sectionals are low in price & high in style!
Outdoor furniture is expensive! If you want an outdoor sectional but don’t want to drop thousands of dollars on it, this post’s for you. I’ve scoured the available outdoor sectionals and found the ones that have the best price along with great reviews and an attractive look. Affordable is subjective but for purposes of this post, I set the spending limit of the sectional to $500. And with that, let’s get to it… (post includes commissionable links; for more information, see my disclosure statement {here})
Kullavik Outdoor Sectional
With over 2,000 reviews and 86% of buyers rating it 4-5 stars, {this 6-piece outdoor sectional} is deserving of being on my list of top affordable sectionals. It has an anti-rust steel frame covered in a durable, synthetic wicker and your choice of several colors for cushions. A common complaint among past reviewers is that the back of the seats was too low but the manufacturer states that in 2023 it was upgraded with heightened back support. It does require some assembly.
Furnimy 7-Piece Outdoor Sectional
{This 7-piece sectional} is available with 4″ thick cushions in various shades of blue. It includes the six sectional pieces that can be arranged in a number of different ways as well as a matching coffee table. Approximately 87% of reviewers rate it 4 or 5 stars with the most common complaint being that the cushions tend to slip around a bit (which some reviewers solved by using velcro tape). The vast majority of reviewers are happy with their purchase and stating it was easy to assemble, it’s comfortable, and the cushions are high quality.
Mainstays Westmont Outdoor Sectional
The Mainstays brand is one that has more budget-friendly pieces and {this Westmont sectional} is the most highly rated of their outdoor sectionals. It’s on the smaller size with only four pieces (including a faux wood coffee table) so would be great for a smaller space. Compared to the woven sectionals, it has a more clean-lined, modern look:
Those are the best inexpensive sectionals I’ve found to date! How about you guys – do you have any other favorites to add to the list? If you’re looking for a really versatile table and chairs set for your porch and patio, be sure to check out {this post} with our new back porch furniture. Here’s a sneak peek:
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Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much for the information – if you can believe it we STILL have our old outdoor furniture and haven’t found a sectional. Part of that is because of a recent move and the other part is they are just so dang expensive. I will look into the Anna White plans!
TQ says
Ugh, excuse my many typos. I can’t find the edit. 🙂
MikeC says
I had the same thing happen. I bought a whole sectional last year in the Arholma line. They are stained very badly. I washed them with vinegar, Oxiclean, bleach, etc. (not all at one time). Nothing cleaned them. I don’t think I can even use them. I have around 12 cushions, so expensive to replace them and have the same thing happen!
I have looked for similarly sized cushions elsewhere, but Ikeas are pretty big.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Ugh – so disappointing!
Anonymous says
I just bought the Arholma as well, but am satisfied with the look. It was difficult to piece together because the holes didn’t align, but I was able to put enough screws to make it stable. Also, I was able to put on the clips provided and are pretty sturdy when joined together. However, I am on the search for an alternative to the cushions that come with the set because they are not comfortable at all.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Thanks for the comment. I was just in IKEA this week and saw the ARHOLMA again. Those cushions so look really, really thin so I can see how they’d be uncomfortable. Don’t know why they don’t beef those up because otherwise it’s a pretty good looking sectional.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Thanks so much for the input on the ARHOLMA – how disappointing!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Hi Nikki – I found it at the IKEA in West Chester, OH but I was just there last week and they don’t have it anymore. I think all of the IKEAs have pretty much sold out of their outdoor sectionals at this point. They get them in very early in the season (March) so if you can wait, I would until next year you should be able to find it in the early spring.
Anonymous says
Hello all i just bought the sofa set as seen in the picture above “ARHOLMA” set and i was so happy when i found it at ikea i live in Dallas tx and they have been redoing the whole store and they have had very low inventory so i had to get piece by piece so it took a while 🙂 but was happy to wait since the set i wanted thats in “FrontGate” was priced at 7,800.00$ Um ya no! I have had the ikea set for about two months and i pulled it out into the sand area right off my porch for a dinner party i was having and they worked great since the price was so great i thought maybe they are made cheap and i was worried they wouldnt take allot of weight or moving around but they are very sturdy , so i left them out after the dinner party for two days I just didnt have the time to bring them back under the porch and two days of sitting in the sun and the Beige Cushions have lines and bleach marks from the sun !!!! the faux Wicker is fine but the cushions look awfull. I tried to wash them but as i thought the color is fried ! so if you end up buying this set just think about that ! 🙂 hope the info is helpfull , I know stuff bleaches out fast in the sun but allot of new outdoor funiture is made to hold up againts UV rays..
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Thanks for the info – it’s so helpful to hear from someone who bought the ARHOLMA!!
Anonymous says
Fabulous post! PLEASE update if you find anything – I want just what you want! Something nice but not over-the-moon expensive. It’s awfully hard to find!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I was actually at our IKEA today and they still have some outdoor furnishings in stock – they are all on sale but pickings looked pretty slim at this point so don’t know if it would be worth your trip. As far as customer service’s response that they are sold out by March, that was definitely not the case at our IKEA – they seemed to stay pretty well stocked on the outdoor stuff through at least the end of May.
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
Hope it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
The Sandhill sectional sounds like a great buy! Let me know what you think once you get it because I am STILL looking!!
Wendy (SpikesnSparkles) says
On a recent trip to Ikea, I saw the APPLARO bench and wall panel and loved it! I think it’d look so cute against our shed. Hopefully I’ll be able to pick up one or two for the summer. And I’m always amazed at how expensive patio furniture is! At least for us, on the east coast, it just doesn’t make sense to spend that much on something that gets used 3-4 months out of the year. Perhaps you can find something more reasonable on craigslist?
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
I’m with you Wendy – it’s hard to justify spending that much money on something that sits outside, especially when our “outdoor” season isn’t too long. I have totally been stalking Craigslist for something and there has been NOTHING – frustrating. Post some pictures on your blog if you get the APPLARO bench – would love to see it in your space – I think it’s a great piece too!!