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Time outdoors should be comfortable, if not aesthetically pleasing. These shops will help you do both.

If you already don't like shopping for furniture, buying furniture for outside might seem like it is also going to be something you don't like. But it doesn't have to be! Really, it doesn't. Inside furniture is heavy and expensive and overwhelming. You have to think about both what functions as you need it and how it looks in a room and how pieces look together. It is exhausting.

But shopping for outdoor furniture is a whole new game because this stuff is going outside, where there's space to breathe, room to stretch out, and no four walls to constrain you and your newfound penchant for patio chairs. First of all, this endeavor is easier because there's simply not as much to navigate in terms of types of furniture. So, if you're not sure what you want, there's not an infinite amount of things to choose from. Generally, outdoor furniture includes dining, coffee, and side tables, chairs, for eating, hanging out, or lounging, and couches. That's pretty much it.

Plus, you can have more fun with the style here. You don't have to work around the same constraints you might have to in a house, where you're navigating weird corners and styles that look different when you're inside of your house. Outside, you can mix and match a little more, opt for materials you might not normally—waterproof and rust-resistant stuff—and you can go as hard in on or pull back from color and pattern as much as your home decor heart desires. Here are the 13 best places to start your outdoor shopping journey.

If Target is not the first place to shop for outdoor stuff on your list, get a new list. Outdoor stuff feels like Target's bread and butter. They have great basic couches and decor, but they also tend to go in on family-friendly items that work double duty, like outdoor storage ottomans.

And also, Amazon. Amazon outdoor furniture is not as calm as some of the other shops are but boy, is there a whole lot of stuff. Come here when you need a starter dining or lounge set, when you need something quickly, or when you have no idea what you're doing and just need a damn chair, now.

Article is the place you go to level up your home furniture and decor. It's a little more high-quality than the cheapest stores, which means it's also a little pricier. But Article generally prices things to match their value. You might spend a little more on that chair or concrete table but it will last you longer, too.

Bed Bath & Beyond is another outdoor furniture no-brainer. There's a ton of stuff online, of course, but they also tend to have great set-ups in store, if you'd rather check out items in person before you buy them. Come here for the cheaper version of whatever expensive outdoor set you're looking at—and wait for the tried-and-true 20 percent off sales to hit.

CB2 stuff is cool and it is nice. It's definitely an upgrade from your starter outdoor furniture stuff, but it's also something you can build on. The style is modern but not so modern that it won't easily match whatever else you've got going on outside. Replace your cheaper outdoor furniture one at a time.

If you hate navigating the pages and pages of clutter that is the world of online shopping, go to Floyd. The brand makes a few things well and curates those styles tightly. The outdoor collection is simple: a table, a chair, a bench, or a set. Everything is made with aluminum and it comes in four colors.

Frontgate gives me big Better Homes & Gardens feels in the best way possible. It's like, I have a pool and I'm going to decorate the hell out of it. (I don't, so I won't, but if I did, it'd be here.) It's great for big spaces and for seating lots of people.

Lulu & Georgia is for the little bit fancier, great for outdoor spaces that you want high-quality stuff in. The stuff is a little trendier, as far as outdoor furniture goes. There are a lot of cool fabrics and playful shapes, a lot of gigantic tables that are dramatic but in a fun way. It's a vibe.

Come to Overstock when you have time to spend scrolling and sales to stalk. You have to do a bit of hunting through pages to find the stuff that you want, but if you've got the patience, it is worth it. There's often hidden gems that pop up of discounted pricey items and whole patio sets on the cheap.

Also good for stalking: T.J. Maxx. They don't have a crazy big online storefront, but it's worth coming to every so often if you're on a slow hunt for good deals. If you have a store around, good to check in there every so often, too. They tend to sell past-season stuff that has nothing different about it other than a lower price tag.

Urban Outfitters has a small but tight collection of outdoor items that are fun and playful, great for if you are fitting a small space or just for a person or two. There are indoor-outdoor chairs and side tables that look cool and purposeful together.

You know and love Wayfair for its in-home furniture and its outdoor furniture is just as good. Although there's no shortage of literally anything on the site, it's particularly good for buying outdoor dining sets or anything that has to seat a family.

West Elm is also very good for seating families and big groups of people, but with more of an eye toward style. The outdoor stuff is simple but beautiful. Lots of water-resistant wood and expandable tables. It's the kind of place you want to shop from before a big outdoor barbecue you're trying to impress people with.