Outdoor Sectional
Key Characteristics
- ✓Modular multi-piece configuration
- ✓Interlocking clip or bracket connections
- ✓Deep-seated comfort proportions
- ✓Extensive seating capacity
- ✓Reconfigurable layout options
- ✓Coordinating ottoman and table pieces
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Map the sectional layout on paper or using painter's tape before purchasing to ensure proper fit. Allow 18 inches of walkway clearance around all sides, and orient the longest section to face the primary view or focal point. Center a coffee table within comfortable reach of all seats.
💡 Pro Tip
Buy one or two extra armless middle sections when you initially purchase the sectional. Most manufacturers discontinue specific collections after a few years, and having matching expansion pieces available allows you to reconfigure for different spaces or add capacity when your outdoor entertaining grows.
Related Terms
Outdoor Sofa
A weather-resistant seating piece designed for outdoor living spaces, featuring durable frames and all-weather cushions that withstand sun, rain, and humidity.
Outdoor Ottoman
A low, cushioned footrest or extra seat designed for outdoor use, often paired with lounge chairs or sectionals and built with weather-resistant materials.
Outdoor Coffee Table
A low, weather-resistant table placed in outdoor seating areas to hold drinks, books, and decorative items, available in materials from teak to powder-coated aluminum.