10 Must-have backyard decorations for summer

Kori Ellis
May 17, 2012 9:08 AM by
Posted in Home / Outdoor & Gardening / Outdoor Decor

Dress Up Your Backyard For Summertime

Get your backyard ready for summer entertaining by adding lighting, accent pieces and other decor items. These items for your backyard are both practical and stylish.

Pop of color

Brighten up your outdoor space with bright pops of color. Orange and yellow add some sunny accents to your decor.

Throw pillows

Throw pillows

Add a pop of color to your outdoor furniture with water-repellent pillows in bold colors or fun prints. These striped Getaway citrus outdoor pillows are only $30 at Hayneedle.

Dishes

Dishes

Dress up your outdoor table with dishes, table linens and other decor in vibrant shades. We love the Le Cadeaux 12-piece Benidorm yellow melamine dinnerware set. Service for four is priced at $160 at the Home and Patio Decor Center.

Let there be light

Dress up your patio or outdoor space for summer entertaining by adding hurricane glasses with candles, tiki torches and other lighting options.

Outdoor lanterns

Outdoor lanterns

Lanterns that hold pillar candles are perfect for lighting decks, patios and other outdoor entertaining spaces. These Marrakesh burnished outdoor lanterns are available at Neiman Marcus, priced at $245 and up.

Strings of lights

Strings of lights

Illuminate your yard or patio for outdoor gatherings by adding strings of lights. This vintage light string is reminiscent of lights seen in Italy's piazzas. Available from Restoration Hardware for $160, this string features 24 lights and all-weather wiring.

A drop in the bucket

Buckets are versatile pieces that can enhance your decor. You can use them for everything from ice at parties to containers for plants.

Vintage metal buckets

Vintage metal buckets

You can find old metal buckets at garage sales, thrift shops and consignment stores. You can also get vintage-inspired buckets like this set of Atticks buckets, $39 at Sears.

Copper buckets

Copper buckets

Get a large copper bucket to hold ice and beverages at a party in the summer or hold firewood in the wintertime. This extra-large 11-gallon oval bucket is just perfect. You can get it now at Overstock.com, priced at $131.

Fun seating

Add some extra seating in a fun way with porch swings, hanging chairs and relaxing hammocks.

Striped hammock

Striped hammock

This colorful hammock is perfect for relaxing or taking an afternoon nap. Escape with an island mindset in the Tayrona hammock, $98 at Anthropologie.

knotted Melati hanging chair

Pod chair

This pod hanging chair created from macrame will make a fun addition to your backyard decor. The knotted Melati hanging chair is available in a blue or neutral motif. This cool chair is priced at $498 at Anthropologie.

Sun protection

It's important to have some places outdoors where your family and guests can cool off and get out of the sun. If you don't have a covered patio, add umbrellas, canopies and other items to provide some protection from the sun.

round outdoor umbrella

Fade-resistant umbrella

Add some color and some shade to your outdoor decor with a large fade-resistant umbrella. This round outdoor umbrella comes in your choice of five colors. It stands eight-feet tall and measures nearly nine feet in diameter. Priced at just $70 at J.C. Penney, this umbrella is a big bargain.

Cool-Off pop-up gazebo

Backyard pool cabana

Want to splurge a little? Add a Cool-Off pop-up gazebo next to your pool. This elegant outdoor cabana is made from high-quality materials and sets up in just a few minutes. Depending on the size you want, these backyard pool cabanas are priced at $1,100 and up.

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Comments on "10 Must-have backyard decorations for summer"

Jenifer July 09, 2012 | 10:36 AM

Having a great backyard can make a huge difference. I fun backyard means more time spent outside!

Hannah May 24, 2012 | 11:32 AM

I love the pod chair! I've always wanted one for my room! And the great news about the outdoor lights is that during the winter you can transfer them into your home to create romantic lighting.

Allison May 18, 2012 | 11:53 AM

Great tips for dressing up the outdoor digs! My husband is building a trellis as we speak, and I think the lantern and/or string lights would make a great addition to his project. It would be a good thing to have some overhead lighting at night, in addition to shade during the day.

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