What Commercial Designers Really Need From Outdoor Furniture

The Outdoor Opportunity 

The role of outdoor spaces in commercial projects has evolved. No longer just “extra square footage,” outdoor areas have become essential extensions of hospitality, retail, and workplace design. Many of these spaces are where people gather, dine, relax, and connect. For commercial designers, these spaces offer a unique chance to shape memorable experiences. 

At Tupelo, we see this shift as more than a trend — it’s an opportunity. We’re not just a vendor. We're a design partner, here to help you bring sculptural, durable, and refined outdoor environments to life.

Through our Trade Program, we’ve built an experience tailored for designers: from personalized support and exclusive pricing to material guidance and seamless ordering. Whether you’re working on a boutique hotel, restaurant with a patio, winery, or rooftop lounge, we’re here to help you make the most of the outdoors.

What Commercial Designers Really Need From Outdoor Furniture 

After working closely with commercial designers across hospitality, retail, and residential projects, we’ve seen a clear pattern: designing for the outdoors requires more than just good-looking pieces — it calls for thoughtful, purpose-built solutions.

• Durability:
  • Our commercial-grade materials are made to perform — rain, shine, sun, or snow. Designers trust our pieces to handle high-traffic use without sacrificing form.
• Aesthetic Flexibility:
  • You shouldn’t have to choose between style and performance. Our silhouettes are intentionally minimal and sculptural — made to complement a range of environments.
• Trade-Specific Service:
  • Our Trade Program was built to support your workflow — with clear lead times, phenomenal communication, samples, and a team who gets what working on a timeline looks like.
• Design-Forward Style:
  • We treat outdoor furniture with the same level of consideration as interiors. Every line, curve, and surface is crafted to feel intentional — a sculptural presence that elevates the full experience of the space.

Why Outdoor Spaces Deserve Equal Attention 

Outdoor spaces aren’t an afterthought — they’re a first impression. From boutique hotels and destination restaurants to co-working patios and rooftop lounges, these areas have become essential brand touchpoints.

As more people seek out open-air environments to gather, dine, or unwind, the demand for thoughtful, design-forward outdoor hospitality design continues to grow. That means commercial designers and architects are being asked to deliver experiences — not just spaces — and every detail counts.

At Tupelo, we design outdoor furniture with this in mind: to help you meet the moment with pieces that elevate, endure, and reflect the identity of the spaces you create.

Project Spotlights 

Across Texas, we’ve had the opportunity to collaborate on spaces that exemplify what outdoor design can be — layered, livable, and undeniably memorable.

At CreekHouse in Wimberley, designer Molly Bowen brought our Loop Chairs into a serene, tree-lined property that blurs the line between luxury and nature. The sculptural curves of the chairs echo the organic surroundings, while providing durability for everyday guest use.

At The Frenchie in Round Top, a boutique hotel known for its playful design and curated charm, our Loop Chairs bring continuity to the eclectic outdoor spaces — a seamless blend of style and comfort made for lounging, sipping, and staying awhile.

And at The Patton Residence, interior designer Mary Patton selected our Fresco Dining Chairs to extend the elegance of the home into the outdoors. The result? A residential patio that feels like an extension of the interior — elevated, functional, and made to host.

These projects reflect how outdoor furniture, when thoughtfully chosen, can do more than fill a space — it can define it.

Let's Design the Outdoors Differently 

The best outdoor spaces don’t just complement a project — they complete it. At Tupelo, we’re here to help you create environments that are as considered and enduring as the architecture itself.

Whether you're working on your next hospitality concept, retail space, or residential project, we’d love to be part of the process.