13 Space-Saving Furniture and Decor Finds That Will Turn Your Cramped Patio Into an Outdoor Oasis

So, you want to create a backyard oasis, a place where you can lounge with a cup of coffee in the morning and a gathering spot for a neighborhood barbecue. At the minimum, you’ll need some comfy chairs or a small outdoor furniture set, a shade block, and a grill or fire pit for cooking and ambience. But if you have a smaller-than-ideal space, you’ll need to get creative with how you’ll fit everything you need.

We rounded up some space-saving patio finds that allow you to go big in your small outdoor space. These compact items, including a wicker patio set with a hidden ottoman, a 

compact half-umbrella, and a table that doubles as a cooler, will cozy up your space in no time—and our finds start at $40.

Best Space-Saving Patio Deals at Amazon

• Yalissey Wicker Patio Furniture Set, $170 (was $180)
• Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill with Prep Table, $114 (was $179)
• Keter Pacific Cool Bar Side Table, $77 (was $90)
• Pure Garden Half Umbrella, $47
• Keter City 30-Gallon Resin Outdoor Storage Box, $40
• Alumatable Patio Post Space Saver Table, $89
• Idzo 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set, $141
• Tangkula Outdoor Folding Serving Hanging Table/Desk, $52
• Giantex 3-Piece Cushioned Outdoor Wicker Patio Set, $170 (was $230)
• Lviden Outdoor Wicker Storage Side Table with Storage, $56

Yalissey Wicker Patio Furniture Set 

This five-piece wicker patio set is the perfect setup for lounging in your compact space. (It even has two ottomans!) It comes with two chairs that are big enough to fully kick back in, and stowable ottomans that tuck away under the seats when not in use. Both chairs and the included side table with storage are made of handwoven rattan wrapped around a galvanized metal frame, providing exceptional durability that’s made for extended outdoor use. Plus, the cushions are crafted of all-weather fabric with a high-resilience foam that quickly springs back into its original shape.

Everdure Cube Portable Charcoal Grill with Prep Table

Is it a table or is it a grill? This Everdure cube functions as both! The ingenious design allows you to grill anywhere—even on a tabletop—with an integrated heat guard to protect your grilling surface. It also doubles as a cutting board and a food and accessories storage tray, so you can haul, prep, and cook all in one unit. This mini grill boasts 115 square inches of grilling surface, making it big enough to grill six burgers or three medium steaks, perfect for a small gathering. Also, its lightweight steel design and cool-touch handles make it easy to relocate once the cooking is done. 

One Amazon shopper claimed they were “super impressed with the quality!” They wrote, “Every part is solid and made to last. The very sturdy plastic storage tray is more robust than could have been expected, and the bamboo food prep tray is a nice feature, as well.”

Keter Pacific Cool Bar Side Table

Break out this space-saving table when entertaining—it’s perfect for guests to mingle around. With an elevated lid that hovers 10 inches above a hidden cooler, this table-cooler hybrid can house a party’s worth of drinks while providing ample room for snacks above them. The 7.5-gallon cooler can hold up to 40 12-ounce cans plus ice. Then, once the gathering is over, dump the ice, close the lid, and it functions as a coffee table. This table is crafted of synthetic, weather-resistant rattan with a built-in drain plug, making cleanup a breeze. 

To round out your mini patio retreat, we’ve hand-selected several other outdoor items, like a weatherproof loveseat, a bistro set, and a hideaway solar light set that affixes to a deck or railing.

Pure Garden Half Umbrella

Keter City 30-Gallon Resin Outdoor Storage Box

Alumatable Patio Post Space-Saving Table

Idzo 3-Piece Patio Bistro Set

Tangkula Outdoor Folding Serving Hanging Table/Desk 

Giantex 3-Piece Cushioned Outdoor Wicker Patio Set 

Lviden Outdoor Wicker Storage Side Table with Storage

Safavieh Outdoor Collection 5-Piece Foldable Patio Dining Set

Tangkula Rattan Outdoor Storage Cabinet and Countertop

Moccha Outdoor Wicker Daybed/Loveseat with Folding Tables