Bernhardt Exteriors

What Is Bernhardt Exteriors

Bernhardt Exteriors is Bernhardt's luxury outdoor furniture line, built on a single premise: the patio, deck, or terrace deserves the same design standard as the interior of the home. Launched as a direct extension of Bernhardt Interiors, the Exteriors line applies the same elevated aesthetic and material thinking to outdoor environments. Every piece is engineered for all-weather performance without sacrificing the design quality that defines the Bernhardt name.

Bernhardt Exteriors is available at Ornate Home alongside the full indoor range. For the brand's indoor design lines, see Bernhardt Interiors and Bernhardt Living. For a room-by-room view of the Bernhardt product range, visit the Bernhardt Furniture page. The Exteriors collection is also browsable as Bernhardt Outdoor.

Design Character and Aesthetic

Bernhardt Exteriors is intentionally eclectic. The collection does not pursue a single outdoor style, which means you will find pieces that suit a coastal terrace, a modern urban rooftop, a formal garden patio, and a relaxed backyard poolside setting within the same line. What unites them is a commitment to silhouette quality, material generosity, and a willingness to bring real design thinking to an outdoor context. Bernhardt itself describes the collection as evolving, with new pieces introduced regularly to keep the range current without abandoning its foundational aesthetic values.

Product Types and Subtypes

Bernhardt Exteriors covers every category of outdoor furnishing:

● Outdoor sofas: deep-seat, fully upholstered in performance fabrics for patio and terrace lounge setups
● Outdoor sectionals: modular configurations that allow flexible arrangement across different outdoor footprints
● Swivel and lounge chairs: accent outdoor seating with full 360-degree motion and weather-resistant frames
● Chaises and daybeds: for pool surrounds, covered porches, and garden lounging
● Outdoor dining tables: in weathered teak, powder-coated aluminum, stone, concrete, and terrazzo tops
● Outdoor dining chairs: upholstered in all-weather performance fabrics with aluminum or teak frames
● Cocktail and occasional tables: as companions to the lounge, seating groups
● Outdoor accent pillows: in curated Sunbrella fabrics to complement and complete any seating grouping
● Furniture covers: protective covers sized to Bernhardt Exteriors pieces for off-season storage

Materials and Weather Performance

The defining characteristic of Bernhardt Exteriors is the caliber of materials used in an outdoor context. These are not typical patio furniture materials:

● Weathered teak: a naturally oil-rich tropical hardwood that resists moisture, rot, and UV degradation; develops a silver patina over time with no treatment required
● Smoked truffle wood: a more expressive hardwood option with distinctive colour and grain
● Powder-coated aluminum: lightweight, rust-resistant, and available in a range of Bernhardt-curated custom finishes
● Stainless steel: used for structural frame components where maximum corrosion resistance is required
● All-weather wicker: synthetic rattan available in traditional weave, rope weave, and sock weave patterns
● Stone, concrete, and terrazzo: used for tabletops and accent surfaces for a sophisticated, material-rich look
● Cast acrylic: used in select pieces for visual lightness and contemporary form
● Sunbrella, Outdura, Revolution, and InsideOut performance fabrics: the industry's most tested and respected outdoor upholstery brands, all curated and paired by Bernhardt for the Exteriors line

How to Choose Bernhardt Exteriors Furniture

The right outdoor furniture depends on where it will live, how it will be used, and how much ongoing maintenance you are willing to do. This table makes those decisions straightforward:

What to Consider	Guidance
Setting type	Fully exposed settings (no overhead cover) require the most weather-resistant materials: aluminum frames and Sunbrella fabrics. Covered patios and screened porches allow broader material choices, including wicker and wood.
Climate and exposure	Coastal climates benefit from stainless steel or teak, both of which are resistant to salt air. Hot, sunny climates demand Sunbrella fabrics for UV protection. Cold climates require attention to cushion storage and furniture covers in the winter months.
Primary use	For entertaining and dining, anchor the space with a dining table sized to your guest count and add upholstered side chairs for comfort during long meals. For lounging and relaxing, start with a deep-seated sofa or sectional, then build around it with a cocktail table and a chaise.
Frame material	Teak is the most premium and lowest-maintenance wood option. Aluminum is the lightest, most versatile, and most fade-resistant metal. Wicker offers warmth and texture but performs best in sheltered or covered settings.
Fabric choice	Sunbrella is the benchmark for outdoor performance: fade-resistant, mold-resistant, and easy to clean with mild soap and water. The Bernhardt Exteriors line curates a selection of Sunbrella and other premium outdoor fabrics to complement each collection's palette.
Space size and configuration	Measure the outdoor area carefully and allow at least 36 inches of clearance around dining tables and 18 inches of walking space around lounge seating. Sectionals can fill a larger footprint; modular pieces allow future reconfiguration as the space evolves.

Placement and Setting Relevance

Bernhardt Exteriors is designed for a range of outdoor environments, from residential to commercial:

● Backyard patios: a complete lounge grouping with a sofa, chairs, a cocktail table, and an outdoor dining area
● Covered decks and screened porches: where the full range of exterior materials can be used without compromise
● Pool surrounds: chaises, daybeds, and side tables built for a high-moisture, high-UV environment
● Rooftop terraces: aluminum-frame pieces with compact footprints suited to urban, wind-exposed settings
● Hotel and resort properties: the Exteriors line is graded for commercial-level traffic and is used by hospitality and travel/leisure clients globally

For the living room pieces that create a cohesive indoor-outdoor design narrative, see Bernhardt Living. For the eclectic high-design indoor line that Exteriors was built to complement, visit Bernhardt Interiors. For dining furniture to match the outdoor dining tone indoors, see Bernhardt Dining.