Creating the perfect patio used to mean loading it up with a table, a few chairs and maybe a planter or two. These days, the real stars of outdoor living are the pieces that pull double duty. After all, why settle for furniture that does one thing when it can secretly do two?
I’m talking about a backyard item that looks stylish on the surface but has a hidden talent waiting to be revealed. It’s the outdoor equivalent of finding out your seemingly ordinary neighbor used to be in a rock band. One minute it’s an end table holding a plate of burgers and a citronella candle. The next, you’re lifting the lid and discovering it stores cushions, hides garden tools or keeps drinks ice-cold for hours.
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Veradek Capri Cooler Side Table, $89.99 at Costco
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These multitasking marvels, like Costco’s Veradek Capri Cooler Side Table, help maximize space, reduce clutter and make entertaining easier without sacrificing style. Better yet, they create those delightful little moments when guests do a double take and say, “Wait, it also does that?” And honestly, isn’t that one of the greatest compliments a piece of patio furniture can get? Then, when you tell them it’s from Costco? They’re even more impressed.
With this end table, you get double-walled insulation that helps keep beverages chilled when you’re entertaining outdoors, while the swivel-top lid makes grabbing a cold drink quick and easy. When the party’s over, a built-in drainage hole with a removable plug makes cleanup super duper simple.
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What you’ll also love is that the table has wheels let you roll it wherever the action is, whether that’s poolside, on the patio or tucked into a cozy corner of the deck. As a bonus, it even comes with a matching six-inch planter so you can add a touch of greenery to your outdoor setup.
Costco really has everything you need for summer and beyond, not just great patio furniture. For those upcoming vacations, it’s selling an 8-piece luggage set that looks darn near designer. There’s also a pair of cute, well-cushioned sandals that will make all of your warm weather jaunts feel comfortable. Planning a cookout? You’ll want to check out this 8-piece grilling set that shoppers are absolutely loving.
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