Modern Farmhouse Patio Ideas & Outdoor Furniture Inspiration

pictured above: Stinson Aluminum Sofa and Lounge Chair, Small Barrel Woven Pouf, Shasta Rectangular Fire Table, & the Aphrodisiac Toss Pillow and Bolster Pillow

Meet Sam and Sutter, creative entrepreneurs living in Reno, Nevada. Running their small businesses — The Wedge and Sierra Water — keeps them busy, but their true passion lies just outside of town.

A 2-acre farm is home to a vegetable field, a lavender grove and an apple orchard as well as three dogs, two cats and a flock of chickens. Although they only moved in a few months ago, the spot already feels like home, with a distinct modern farmhouse aesthetic.

Why They Chose Terra

“I wanted our outdoor furniture to feel cozy and elevate our outside space. I wanted it to look good, too. And most importantly, I wanted it to be durable with our five animals using it. It’s so great because if our dogs get muddy and jump on the outdoor sofa, all I have to do is hose it off and it looks brand new. The furniture is so sturdy and it’s such an important part of why our home feels comfortable and relaxing. It feels like I live in a beautiful spread for a magazine!”

Adirondacks, animals and other adirondack patio ideas

pictured above: Breeze Adirondack Chairs and Ottomans, the Stinson Aluminum Side Table & Lux Outdoor Lighting

Homegrown Comfort

“We love to eat outside on our new Terra furniture and it is so nice to relax on what feels like an extension of our living and dining rooms,” Sam said. Their dining table and chairs get a lot of use. “We use the table many times a day – for most meals and some computer work. It’s truly part of our daily living.”

outdoor dining on a modern farmhouse patio

pictured above: Bodega 43” Round Dining Table and Stinson Aluminum Dining Armchair.

The Art of Creative Living

After days spent running their pottery studio and plant boutique, they head back to the farm for chores and projects. They’re currently harvesting lavender for drying and wreath making, and trying to socialize the backyard chickens to people. It’s hard work, but when it’s done, they get to take it easy with their low-maintenance outdoor furniture.

Outdoors with a young couple on a farmhouse backyard

Adding to the Flock

“I had a friend come over to see our chickens and it was so nice to sit in our Adirondacks and chat,” Sam said. “The chickens like to sit on the arms of the chairs and say hello! Introducing the chickens to the family has been so much fun”.

backyard chickens and lounging on adirondack chairs

pictured above: Backyard chickens and lounging on the Elements Modern Adirondack Chair

Work Hard, Relax Harder

These backyard farmers like to “kick our feet up and hang with the animals” on their Stinson Sofa and Lounge Chairs. Sam and Sutter’s outdoor living area also features the Shasta Rectangular Fire Table and Barrel Woven Poufs, completing the modern farmhouse patio.

“I’m so entertained by how much the cats love the poufs – that was unexpected,” Sam said. “They scratch on them, which worried me at first, but they show no signs of damage yet. I need furniture that holds up to all of us really using it and Terra Outdoor has been a perfect choice for that.”

The cats aren’t the only ones who like to sleep on the pet-friendly outdoor furniture. “The things I love about these pieces the most is how good they look in the space and how they are so comfortable,” Sam said. “I also like how much my husband loves to nap on the outdoor couch!”