12 tropical outdoor decor picks to make your patio pop
Accents that scream “summer lives here!”
Welcome June – official start of summer, bringer of sunny days, sultry nights and eating al fresco. It doesn't matter if you have a yard, balcony or fire escape, you can give your outdoor oasis a taste of the tropics with these bright prints, leafy accents — and, of course, a pineapple-inspired piece or two. Bonus: No need to get spendy. Everything here is on sale or under $100!
Target 6' Beach Umbrella in Tropical Leaves, $26.89
Not only is this umbrella crazy cute, the canopy contains SPF/UPF 100, so you can lay out while still being a responsible adult.
Bed, Bath and Beyond Tiki Drinkware, $4.99-22.99
One sip from these colourful tikis and you'll immediately feel like you're on vacation.
Beachcrest Home Parker Woven Cotton Chair Hammock, $58.99 (on sale!)
You'll need a sturdy place to hang this beachy seat, but you couldn't ask for a better lazy Sunday hangout.
Indigo Mesh Pineapple String Lights, $39.50
String lights are the outdoor lighting of Pinterest dreams, so when you find a pineapple version, you really shouldn't think twice about hitting "add to cart".
Zara Home Palm Leaf Coasters, $17.90
Yes, rubber coasters to protect your table are practical. When they look like leaves plucked from a palm tree? That's adorable.
CB2 Monstera Leaf Lanterns, $22.97-$34.97 (on sale!)
Tropical decor can be a bit kitschy, which is fun and totally fine. But if you're looking to add a grown-up touch, these lanterns are quite elegant.
Canvas Aloha Dessert Plates, $19.99
I spy a parrot, a pineapple and floral foliage. These plates pass the tropics test with flying colours.
H&M Patterned Cotton Table Cloth, $14.99 (on sale!)
A lush and leafy tablecloth that you can throw in the wash when you're done.
Solana Waves of Grace Outdoor Throw Pillow, $35.99 (on sale!)
There's something soothing about this stylized wave print. And what's the tropics without the water?
Urban Outfitters Summer Drink Dispenser, $22
Easy to take to the beach, but just as convenient at home so you'll never lift a finger for a refill.
Jysk Billund Outdoor Cushion, $9.99 (on sale!)
These cushions are Teflon-coated so they'll stand up to being outside allll summer (we forget to put everything away when it rains, too).
Serve up drinks and snacks on a botanical garden party tray, for a hit of summer outdoors, or in!
Alicia Cox Thomson is a writer and digital media strategist doing the work-from-home mama thing with two kids under four. A former digital managing editor at Flare, Alicia has been in the media business for 12 years with some of Canada's top lifestyle brands, including HGTV, Slice and Chatelain