Your Patio Needs One of These Side Tables From Anthropologie

an assortment of three images of colorful ceramic outdoor side tables with decorative drawings on its sides — (Image credit: Anthropologie)

Every year, patio furniture becomes more and more like interior furniture. The sofas? Softer. The rugs? As chic as the ones inside. Even outdoor lighting has made a turn from totally utilitarian to tasteful. The case for non-traditional patio furniture (read, furniture that's more than just outdoor-proof) is stronger than ever, and after seeing the range of ceramic side tables from Anthropologie's new outdoor collection, I'm convinced that patio spaces will continue to become just as design-oriented as our interior spaces this spring and summer.

Playful by design and bursting with expression, these ceramic side tables are exciting pieces of outdoor furniture that can help define your patio space. Just like a statement-making side table in your living room, these outdoor styles act as decorative necessities that can energize your patio space, turning it into an outdoor living room that you'd never want to leave.

a colorful ceramic outdoor side table with decorative drawings on its sides — I just love the hand-painted tile look of the Tilde Ceramic Side Table. Its color and floral details are charming and stylish. Plus, its top surface features the words 'Stay Awhile' around the rim – a cheeky addition that adds to this table's overall appeal.

There are so many reasons to love these little side tables. Of course, you can't ignore their vibrant colors and whimsical designs – the details that make them stand out. Like the pastel tones and the hand-drawn ocean scene on the Al Mare Ceramic Side Table, these artful tables ooze playful energy, and they can give your patio a strong sense of character. If the rest of your patio is pared-back by design, let one of these tables give it that pop of personality it desperately needs.

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Looks aside, these side tables are pretty practical pieces of outdoor furniture, too. Perfect to place beside an outdoor accent chair or sofa, they can conveniently hold drinks, snacks, or anything else you need to keep at arm's length. And since these models are designed with handles on either side, they're incredibly easy to move around your patio. While they can add stylistic appeal to a large outdoor space, they can just as easily transform a small backyard or terrace with playful flair.

Recent outdoor trends have us blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces, and these ceramic side tables can help you do just that. Stylish, functional, and full of personality, they can transform your outdoor space from a dull, uninteresting scene to a room in which you'd never want to leave. Shop all of Anthropologie's ceramic side tables, below.

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I'm convinced that these ceramic side tables from Anthropologie are the key to making your backyard as stylish as it can be come spring and summer. But you know what else can work wonders in elevating your space? Lighting. Check out our editor-approved list of the best portable lamps for indoor and outdoor use to light up your patio with an ambient glow this season.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.