I was recently quoted in Homes & Gardens for their piece, "What Trends Are Interior Designers Already Sick of Seeing In 2026?" — and I have to say, I meant every word.

Every great outdoor space starts with a chair. Not the rug, not the planters, not the string lights — although all of those matter — but the chair. This spring I was asked to share my picks for the best patio chairs as part of a story in New York Magazine's Strategist, and I found myself thinking hard about what really makes an outdoor chair earn its spot.