Summertime Oasis: 7 Must-Have Outdoor Decor Items to Elevate Your Space

We’ve made it to spring, but how many of you are already looking forward to summer? If you said yes, my friend, me too! In my hunt for summer indoor and outdoor decor, I am sharing a summer time oasis, 7 must-have outdoor decor items for summer that I recently found.

The pandemic’s limitations on indoor activities definitely shifted my focus to my outdoor space. All that time spent inside made me crave a more inviting and functional outdoor area, and I’m so glad I made the effort to work on it. With a little bit of thoughtful design, your outdoor space can seamlessly become an extension of your living space.

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Outdoor Summer Decor

As soon as the weather gets warm enough, I spend as much time as possible outside on the patio. I think it’s important to have an outdoor space that feels like all the comforts of an indoor space. You can see my outdoor space I created last year in my post Easy Breezy Summer Home Tour.

I’m changing things up a bit this year and have recently found some amazing inspiration for decorating my outdoor space.

Are you ready? Drumroll please…

This Studio McGee braided outdoor rug with fringe neutral/ivory is so beautiful and the price is definitely affordable. It would work with any other color you choose to use, which I love. The fringe gives it a little sass, don’t you think? Who doesn’t need a little sass in their life?

My next favorite patio item is this outdoor storage box. Why not protect your investment. Outdoor storage boxes shield your patio furniture cushions from harsh weather elements like rain and wind. This helps prevent mildew, and tears, keeping your cushions looking their best for longer.

Outdoor Furniture

If you are struggling to find the perfect seating for a small outdoor space, look no further. I recently discovered the Cozyhom Patio Loveseat, and it’s the ideal solution for compact areas. It’s both budget-friendly and stylish, making it a fantastic choice for adding extra seating without breaking the bank.

There is a small space off to the side of our patio table and chair set and I’ve been wanting a loveseat for that area. I recently ordered this and it’s the perfect size.

I am going to put my gas firepit right in front of it and call it a day. The ideal area to wind down on a nice summer evening!

Big Al has a list this season too. On the top of it…a beverage cooler. He’s been wanting one for a long time and this is the year! This 80 quart rolling ice chest is just right. Big enough to fit plenty of beverages and small enough that it won’t take up too much space.

I’d say we were each lucky enough to get the items on our list!

Comfort & Style: The Best Outdoor Pillows for Your Patio

Who says throw pillows are just for indoors? Definitely not me! I’ve discovered some stunning options that add comfort and style to any outdoor space, and of course, I couldn’t resist adding a pop of color. Color is my middle name after all!

This polka dot waterproof pillow is one of my favorites, this season. It comes in a variety of colors, so there are plenty of options to chose from. It looks cheerful, too! What until you see how inexpensive it is!

I’m sure I will find a festive place for it out on my patio.

Look how pretty this modern jute pillow is! I love the pattern and it’s the perfect material for outdoors.

My last pillow choice is this Threshold Ayleen stripe.

Outdoor Patio Lighting

Our outdoor space currently has a pergola. It’s the kind with a canopy over the top and two sides. The patio area gets intense sun in the afternoon, and with little shade, it is definitely a necessity. I’m considering putting drop cloth curtains on the other sides, but still haven’t made up my mind.

Anyway, loving the inside feel outdoors, lighting is a cost effective way to do this. I added lights a few years back and need to replace them this year. The bulbs I have now are round but these outdoor string lights are the perfect size and price for a change.

If you don’t have a pergola to string lights, there are other options. We helped my son and DIL string lights without any sort of awning. We spray pained galvanized poles black, put them in their flower beds and strung the lights from the poles to hooks we secured to the brick of their house. It looked fabulous and was so easy to do!

They don’t give off a lot of light but a tabletop fire pit does add a little ambience to your set-up. I do not, but would love to have this deluxe smores roaster! It’s like a tiny fire pit for your table. Small enough for a little heat and light, yet perfect to roast smores.

You gotta love a good smore!

Summertime Oasis: 7 of My Favorites

So there you have it! My best decor for summer.

I hope I’ve given you ideas to decorate your outdoor space. The warm weather will be here before you know it and you definitely want to be patio ready!

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