Gear up to enjoy crisp autumn weather on your porch or patio with these five fabulous outdoor finds

Extend your living space with a rug that will elevate your porch or covered patio. This indoor-outdoor rug has striking geometric patterns created using a tufting tool to follow a pre-drawn pattern and pull yarn through the frame-stitched fabric backing.

Anthropologie, anthropologie.com. The Ando tufted polyester indoor/outdoor rug (9 feet by 12 feet) in rust, $1,298.

Even the most devoted wicker lover will admit that traditional wicker doesn't hold up outdoors. The solution? Resin wicker woven over rust-proof aluminum. It's what makes this lounge chair as hardy as it is lovely.

Hurwitz Mintz Furniture, 1751 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 378-1000, hurwitzmintz.com. Crystal Cave indoor/outdoor lounge chair with Acacia wood legs and olefin-wrapped cushions, $315 each.

Made of solid Acacia wood, this classic, understated dining set's benches fit neatly beneath the table, adding to its low-profile appeal. Bonus: It's resistant to UV rays, rust and mildew, so you can dine al fresco in the fall and beyond.

Joss and Main, jossandmain.com. Isadore natural hardwood three-piece outdoor dining set with a natural finish, $770.

Supplement a refreshing autumn breeze with some man-made motion of your own. This stylish hanging love seat is made possible by handwoven faux rattan wrapped around a lightweight aluminum frame.

CB2, cb2.com. Grove hanging outdoor love seat swing from Mermelada Estudio, $1,499.

When the chill in the air gets a tad too cool for comfort, a backyard fire pit can warm things right up. This Trevi model features an adjustable flame height function and a rust-proof aluminum frame that’s powder-coated to create a rustic finish.

Backyard Living, 7211 Regent St., Suite G, New Orleans, (504) 282-1011, backyardlivingnola.com. Trevi 42-inch round propane fire pit by Ebel, $3,200.

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