5 Ways Homeowners Turn a Patio Into a Second Living Room
Outdoor living guide · Published by Outdoor Nook, which makes and sells the recliners shown
The patio that gets used every day usually has the same things going for it: seating people actually want to sit in, a spot to put a drink, and no chores between you and the chair. Owners tell us they've turned an ordinary patio, lanai or porch into a second living room. Five moves stand out in their reviews.
“My patio now has the best looking and most comfortable furniture in the neighborhood. I can actually use it as a second living room. I love the recliners. I am able to put my feet up and watch tv out there.”
1. Start with a pair that faces each other
Two recliners make a room. Because they swivel and glide, the pair can face each other for a conversation, turn together toward the view, or angle in toward a screen. You don't need a sofa to make it feel like a living room.
“I purchased 2 of the recliners for my Husband and I - we put them on our deck and we love them. … They are very comfortable and make sitting on our deck feel the same as sitting in our recliners in the living room.”
2. Add a table between them
A living room has somewhere to put a drink. A side table between the recliners does the same job and ties the pair into one group. Matching side tables are available for Keywest, Newport, Malibu II and Huntington. Or buy the set: two recliners and a side table in one.
“We ordered two of the swivel rocker recliners and then ordered two more! The tables fit nicely in between each set of chairs.”
“The side table is a nice size, and sturdy but not too heavy and bulky.”
“I am really enjoying my Key West Bistro set. Shipping was quick, easy to assemble, and very comfy.”
3. Pick the room: covered patio, lanai, screened porch or sunroom
The recliners are made for the outdoors, and they work in the in-between rooms too. Owners have put them in screened porches, lanais, covered patios and sunrooms, the spaces where a family already wants to be.
“We love our furniture!! It’s on our lanai which overlooks a lake and the furniture is so comfortable that it’s used as a family room!”
“We spend a great deal of time on our screened porch and these chairs make that time even more enjoyable!”
“Thanks to our new comfortable furniture, our sunroom has become the new hangout for our family!”
4. Let the built-in cover do the tidying
Cushions that have to come in and out with the weather turn a patio into a chore. Here the cover is built into the chair, so putting the room to bed takes seconds and there is nothing to store.
“the ability to cover them so easily is a game changer for us living in Michigan.”
“The best part is the built in cover. … Great invention. We have had considerable rain, but it's so easy, they are always covered.”
Every recliner has the patent-pending cover built in. A few clearance items differ, so check the product page.
5. Add seats over time
You don't need to furnish the whole room on day one. Many owners start with two recliners and add more once they've lived with them, and matching loveseats and sofas are available in the Newport and Malibu II collections.
“Ordered two and absolutely love them. We are ordering two more.”
“I purchased two Newport recliners a few years ago and we have loved them so much!!! We nap in them!!! … I bought a matching Newport Love Seat. … Now ITS my favorite spot!!!”
A simple way to build it
| Step | What to add | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A pair of recliners | $1,728 (Keywest pair) |
| 2 | A side table between them | $269 each, or buy the 2-recliner set with a table from $1,997 |
| 3 | A third and fourth recliner | From $864 each |
| 4 | A matching loveseat or sofa | See the Newport and Malibu II collections |
Prices are current as of September 2026 and can change; check the product page for today's price.
Good to know before you order
- Delivery is free. We ship by FedEx to the 48 contiguous states, typically within 7 to 10 working days. Assembly is minimal and needs no tools.
- You get a 14-day return window. Return an undamaged item in its original condition within 14 days of delivery for a full refund. After that, returns are accepted up to 90 days with a 20% restocking fee. See our returns policy.
- The frame carries a 5-year limited warranty and the cushions 2 years, against defects in materials and workmanship, for the original buyer. Read the full warranty.
Choose your recliner
Start with the pair and grow from there.
Questions before you order? Call 1-800-296-0232 or email cs@outdoornook.com.
Quick answers
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Sources. Reviews: Outdoor Nook customer reviews on Reviews.io (102 reviews, 4.87 average), retrieved September 2026, quoted as written; excerpts are marked. Prices and specifications are from our product pages as of September 2026.
