Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has shaped our interiors (via her World of Martha homeware collection) for over a year – but now she's extending her influence beyond our four walls, right on time for hosting season.
Named the Acadia Collection, Stewart's outdoor furniture range (made in collaboration with POLYWOOD) draws inspiration from her Skylands estate in Maine, a bucolic beauty built in the 1920s. The range signals a return to the traditional forms of Craftsman furniture, defined by strong vertical lines that lend a subtle sense of grandeur.
'Acadia celebrates the traditional Craftsman furniture that fills the rooms of my 1925 Carriage House in Maine,' Stewart comments. 'The collection embodies quiet elegance in solid, well-constructed frames – it's a timeless classic that's versatile, beautiful, and inviting.'
Acadia is the second of POLYWOOD's exclusive collection with Stewart and, like its counterpart, is consciously crafted in the USA with sustainable materials. The pieces also come with a 20-year warranty – something that comes in useful when they're designed to look timeless, after all.
Martha Stewart's Acadia collection – H&G's top picks
It's hard to choose favorites from Acadia, as every piece is designed to work on almost every front porch and in every backyard. However, these six are the ultimate starting points.
Available in a range of colors, POLYWOOD created this piece from their special lumber that's infinitely recyclable and sustainably made from recycled and reusable plastic. It's the perfect accent chair for our front porch (and will be the envy of every neighbor).
This farmhouse-style set includes two Acadia Dining armchairs and a 36" Round Dining Table, perfect for an intimate breakfast or dinner. The leg design allows for ample legroom and offers the opportunity for an umbrella to stay protected from the extreme sun rays.
There are chaise lounges, and then there is this classic Acadia piece – designed to turn our yards into our own 'personal paradise.' It comes with an adjustable backrest for every way we want to rest, recline, and bathe for many summers to come.
This deep-seating sofa speaks to the quiet elegance of classic American craftsmanship through its decorative shape that emulates its traditional woodworking joinery. It's designed to last through all weather, but of course, it shines best in the warmer months.
Sometimes, the most simple pieces stand out the most – and this is the case with the Acadia dining armchair. This piece features an arched back that's comfortable for a long day of reading or an evening of socializing.
Designed to complement other outdoor furniture pieces or stand-alone, this ottoman is the must-have we never knew we needed. It comes with a durable cushion covered in all-weather performance fabric to resist the ever-changing seasons.
