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Spotted: Tracee Ellis Ross has this season's must-have backyard furniture – this is where to buy it

Tracee Ellis Ross is the latest Hollywood A-lister to deem colored patio furniture a must this season

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ABC's black-ish stars Tracee Ellis Ross as Rainbow Johnson
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Ready or not: summer is right around the corner, and if you haven't scored the best outdoor furniture just yet, Tracee Ellis Ross is proving there is still time. 

Whether you're looking to spruce up your space or hoping to have the latest and greatest furniture for dining al fresco, the black-ish starlet is showing off first-hand there is one way and one way only to furnish your backyard to perfection: with colorful patio furniture. 

Joining the ranks of everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Miley Cyrus, the 48-year-old starlet is yet another Hollywood heavy-hitter showcasing her love for bold furniture via her Instagram. 

Perfectly pairing her red suit with her ruby-red lounger, Ross captures a monochromatic moment at its finest — and if you're looking to match with your furniture similarly, you won't have to search very far to do so. 

Floyd's first-ever furniture collection is here to give your backyards the pop of color they desperately need. 

The made-in-the-USA brand has created powder-coated aluminum pieces ranging from multi-purpose benches to stackable chairs, all in a modern design that will seamlessly blend with any space or aesthetic. 

With a handful of shades ranging from midnight blue to citrine available, it is the perfect opportunity to invest in long-lasting pieces that will give your space a much-needed upgrade. 

We've rounded up our five favorite Floyd outdoor patio pieces that would earn the Tracee Ellis Ross stamp of approval. 

1. Start small with this out-of-the-box choice

Tracee Ellis Ross table and chair from Floyd

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Outdoor Set l Was $1,055, Now starting at $955, at Floyd

Designed in collaboration with Brooklyn-based design studio Uhuru, this table-for-two, featured in a midnight blue shade and crafted from lightweight aluminum that's perfect year-round. 


2. Gather loved ones around this versatile selection

Tracee Ellis Ross Floyd Furniture bench table

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Rectangular Outdoor Set with Bench l Was $1,750, Now starting at $1,650, at Floyd

Ever notice how some prefer chairs over benches or benches over chairs? Offer the best-of-both-worlds with this versatile rectangular outdoor set. Including a table, one side bench, and two chairs, it's the mash-up that will meet every visitor or loved one's specific needs. 

3. Mix-and-match chairs by purchasing them one-by-one

Tracee Ellis Ross chairs

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The Outdoor Chair l Was $265, Now starting at $240, at Floyd

Another excellent idea for those looking to achieve and bold-and-bright backyard would be to mix and match their seating. Crafted in midnight blue, off-white, citrine, and jade, shoppers can opt for a single or pair offering. 


4. Break up sections with this beautiful, bold bench

Tracee ellis ross bench

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The Outdoor Bench for $375, at Floyd

Remember how we said the outdoor sets are interchangeable, and you can use a bench in place of chairs? Well, that same bench is also available in four sensational shades for those who need extra seating but don't want to implement the same-ole chairs everyone else has. 

5. Reach exclusively for this trendy table

Tracee Ellis ross table

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The Outdoor Table l Was $525, Now starting at $475, at Floyd

Last but not least, why not trade out our outdated tables for this bold choice. Available in both a square and rectangular shape, this table can be used with any current chairs in your backyard or elevated with any available ones here. Either way, it's the ultimate win-win. 


Brittany Romano
Shopping Contributor

Brittany Romano wrote for Homes & Gardens as a U.S. Shopping Editor. A graduate of New England College, Brittany started her career as a freelance fashion market assistant at Marie Claire. She later joined AMI, where she designed a highly profitable commerce vertical. Noted for her award-winning content, she's covered everything from celebrity beauty hacks to the most lavish home decor.