When my partner and I moved into an apartment with a balcony, agreeing on how to decorate was a challenge. The one thing we could agree on: our perfect patio set needed to be under $300 — but it couldn’t look cheap. Also, it needed to be comfortable for lounging, eating and even working from home.

After nearly a year of use, this set has stood up to the elements and still looks timeless, elegant and brand new.

Given the competitive price, I was worried that it would look and feel dinky or cheap, but after four seasons, I am confident in this purchase.

The set was specially designed to be weather-resilient and durable, and I can attest to the fact that it’s both incredibly sturdy and super comfortable — no squeezing bums into too-small seats here.

The frames are made with ultra-strong, rust-resistant steel and wrapped in cute all-weather wicker. The cushions are decked out in fade-resistant polyester fabric with 50% recycled material that can easily be machine-washed. I’ve washed them several times, and they come out looking like new each time.