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Top 10 Get Out! Posts of 2022

Our love and appreciation for outdoor furnishings are no secret, and it seems like we’re all enjoying the fresh air more often than ever before. Every week this year, we shared modern furniture, lighting, and kitchen spaces that have the ability to upgrade your outdoor spaces – no matter the size. From the largest backyards to the smallest of balconies, there’s something for everyone in our top 10 Get Out! posts of 2022.

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Top 10 Get Out! Posts of 2022

10. The Ini Archibong Furniture Collection Embraces Femininity + Strength

Designer Ini Archibong and Knoll collaborated on the Archibong Collection, a series of two table designs and and two chair designs. The café collection features feminine curves, strength, and durability while retaining a light and airy visual feel. The café collection works great indoors as well as out.

yellow and wood slatted outdoor coffee table and two armchairs

9. The Kinn Outdoor Furniture Family Is Growing

Vestre added to the contemporary Kinn family, designed by Anderssen & Voll, with the addition of new chairs and tables. The organic additions are easy to move around and created for comfort, with an aluminum base and flowing wooden slats. Kinn is well-suited to residential and commercial spaces, beckoning to anyone nearby to have a seat.

outdoor table and seating for 12

8. The Aluminum + Teak Dining Collection Is a New Reason to Dine Al Fresco

Outdoor furniture brand Outer dipped its toe into the outdoor dining experience with this collection. Versatile and able to accommodate up to 12 people in its foldable teak framed director’s chairs, the Aluminum + Teak Dining Collection feels like a direct extension of your home.

three large white modern planters styled indoors

Photo: Mark Williams

7. Elements of South Africa Influenced the Aarde Range of Planters

Designer Sebastian Herkner and luxury manufacturer Indigenus teamed up to create and release the Aarde range of oversized planters. The subtly overlapping layers of the design add unexpected depth, while the earthy colors of the pieces tell part of a design story inspired by a trip to South Africa.

green outdoor kitchen setup

6. ÀTRIA: A Sustainable, Four Season Outdoor Kitchen

Abimis’ sustainable outdoor kitchen, ÀTRIA, is flexible, efficient, and customizable. A collaboration with Studio Delineo and Massimo Rosati resulted in this open, modular kitchen that meets the needs and requirements of anyone cooking outside. No matter the size of the space, ÀTRIA can make it work.

building substrate infused with seeds

Photo: Dor Kedmi

5. To Grow a Building Uses Local Soil + Roots as Building Materials

With an eye towards the climate crisis, a group of designers created an outdoor performative lab space during Jerusalem Design Week 2022. Following the theme of ‘For Now,’ To Grow a Building proposes using local soil and roots as structural elements that would germinate, bloom, dry up, and produce a new material before doing it all again.

balcony with folding table and two folding chairs and a wall system of plant organization

Photo: Mattia Greghi

4. Make Small Outdoor Spaces More Functional With URBN Balcony

A modular outdoor system that can add function to smaller spaces, URBN Balcony is modular in design. Created by Unopiù in collaboration with Meneghello Paolelli Associati, the structure is made from resistant iroku wood and can be attached to a wall or the ceiling, then personalized further with various accessories.

man preparing food on a modern outdoor grill setup

3. Customize Your Outdoor Cooking Experience With the BBQ&co Grill

Seiki Design Studio has put their mark on BBQ culture with the BBQ&co Grill. The structure’s design is minimal and compact, and can be customized in a variety of configurations depending on what’s being made. From burgers to rotisserie, this grill is ready to help you conquer them all.

mushroom-shaped white outdoor lamp

2. If You Want To Be Outdoors the Obello Lamp Wants To Join You

Bill Curry designed the Obello Lamp in 1971, but it wasn’t produced until until now. Thanks to GUBI, we can all enjoy its glass mushroom-shaped form 51 years later. Obello features a frosted, mouth-blown glass shade and dimmable LED light, making it a breeze to move between the indoors and outdoors.

And the most popular Get Out! post in 2022 is…

modern outdoor seating and lounging furniture

1. The B&B Italia Outdoor Collection 2022 Expands Two Existing Ranges

Adding to two existing ranges – Borea and Pablo – B&B Italia expanded upon the brand’s modern elegance. Borea, designed by Piero Lissoni, adds a series of sunbeds, while Pablo, designed by Vincent Van Duysen, supplements the collection’s original armchair to create a broader set of furniture. 

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.