After all, the patio is essentially a second bedroom during the summer.
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A hammock rope chair to help combine your love of outdoor chill-laxing with your passion for chic home decor style. The woven boho design adds a little something something that your typical hammock just doesn’t have.
Target
Promising review: “I bought two of these chairs a few years ago and hung them on our covered porch. We use these chairs literally every day. They are super comfortable and extremely well made. My husband is 6’2 and he loves these chairs so much that he just told me to buy two more so that we have replacements on hand in case we ever need them. I am a huge fan of the Opalhouse brand, and I have many of their products and highly recommend them.” —Brookefin
Price: $85
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An outdoor pouf so you can enjoy the relaxing days of summer with a pretty multifunctional piece. If you want to rest your feet, go ahead. Want to use the pouf as a table for your tablet and drink? Well, the more, the merrier.
Target
Price: $150.99 (available in four colors)
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An outdoor rug that’ll add just a little style at ground level while also giving you deck some life. The black and bone patterning is the perfect opposites-attract combo, and is super easy to clean.
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A solar-powered LED umbrella so you can keep the UV rays out and the good vibes in all day long. And when the sun sets, there is no need to stop the party when you have ~literal~ LED lighting overhead.
Target
Promising review: “We needed to buy a new umbrella and we chose this one. We got a great price for it. I love the maroon color because it goes with the color scheme of our deck. It was easy to put together and very high quality. I love the solar lights.” —Lori from MN
Price: $99.99 (originally $239.99)
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A 10-piece string of mini-lantern lights because who needs cumbersome tiki torches when a few adorable (and way less intrusive) mini-lanterns will establish the perfect backyard vibe? Simply set around them trees or umbrellas and observe their colorful beauty.
Target
Promising review: “I ordered 2 boxes online, and they arrived in good condition with all lights functioning properly. The shades are made of a woven nylon-type material which I think will actually hold up well. These were a very cute addition to my apartment balcony and give a warm, soft light at night that is very calming.” —BulldogMom
Price: $10
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A three-panel decorative patio screen to help divide up your space and create style basically out of thin air. Let the steel-meet-wicker design do its magic and become a subtle statement piece.
Target
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A stone resin fire column because no matter the temperature, a little controlled fire is a natural party enhancer—plus, bugs hate fire. And you’ll never again have to deal with floating ash and wood smoke because this column is gas powered! If you’re not feeling the heat, no biggie — simply turn the knob to “off.”
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An outdoor plush deep seat pillow so you can enjoy your newly magical patio for hours, sans any back pain. And the design in a tropical blue floral pattern doubles down on the theme of the great outdoors.
Target
Price: $39.99+ (available in five colors)
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A seven-piece outdoor dining set that’ll turn any house party into a refined “evening meal amongst friends.” The metal frames are durable, their wood-look coating adds some elegance, and the whole set together just scream “let’s have another margarita.”
Target
Price: $746.89 (originally $1,066.99)
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A folding wooden Adirondack chair because summer is not in full swing until you’re sitting on an Adirondack with ice cream melting off your hands. Simply unfold when you need it and fold when don’t — yup, backyard style can be just that easy.
Target
Promising review: “I got these chairs on sale and I ordered the natural wood because I wanted that look for our new fire pit oasis that my husband and I made! These chairs are simple to put together and very sturdy. I don’t know how they hold up yet out in the elements but they are the perfect addition. I love them!” —bect2337
Price: $182.99 (available in four colors)
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A 12-piece set of dinner plates to help give your next backyard barbecue an upgrade. Why use wasteful paper plates when you can use these reusable basics? The simple coloring gives you a blank canvas, and the plates and bowels are large enough to fit a burger, corn on the cob, or an extra scoop of German potato salad. And, honestly, these are affordable enough that if someone accidentally drops one on the ground and it breaks, it won’t be the end of the world.
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A weather-resistant wooden patio bench that’ll help you tend to your little green friends while also serving as a great hangout spot to sip a marg. And now you have the opportunity to brag about how you own a piece of “coated eucalyptus wood.” So fancy.
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An electric pressure washer because your patio can get an instant, massive upgrade if you just…clean it every once in a while. While cleaning the patio technically a chore, you wouldn’t know it when you’re using maximum pressure to spray off that dirt and grime like there’s no tomorrow.
Target
Price: $189 (originally $199)
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A black coral snake plant so you can wow your guests with your expert botany skills. The plant grows vertically, works indoors or outdoors, thrive in a wide variety of light situations, and has a striking green/yellow color — all of which means a luscious patio.
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A metal bird statue with jewel accents to add some life to your patio and surrounding areas with its vibrant coloring. The low-maintenance, high-reward item speaks for itself, with the added bonus that you won’t get bitten by trying to pet this peacock or flamingo (speaking from childhood experience).
Target
Promising review: “Beautiful peacock and well made.” —tmkbailor1214
Price: $39.98 (available in two colors)
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A waterproof Bluetooth speaker because how are you going to set the mood for your outdoor party without some slamming beats? And with sixteen hours of battery life, you will have no problem playing out the sunny EDM music, country, or, if all your friends are humanities professors, some well-aged classical music.
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A chic terra-cotta outdoor candle lantern so you can transform those al fresco dinners in suburbia to dîner alongside the French Riviera. The white/brown patterning and subtle light are perfect for those balmy summer nights.
Target
Promising review: “Bought two large and one medium. Using inside right now (one in foyer, the others nestled amongst my plants throughout the house) until weather is nicer, then I’ll move them outside to both front porch and back deck. They are so nice! The way the candles shine through the cut-outs is absolutely beautiful.” —KimmieB
Price: $30+ (available in two sizes)
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A beaded three-tier mini-chandelier because you know your patio has entered the upper echelons of style when we start talking about outdoor mini-chandeliers. But fear not: the piece is affordable, and chimes beautifully in the wind. And it’s solar-powered!
Target
Price: $81.98 (originally $112.94)
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A three-burner gas grill because, whether you love it or hate it, you know you will have to be on grill duties this summer. But with this grill, flipping burgers, tuning over eggplants, and cooking up some amazing elote has never been easier. (Pun-filled apron not included.)
Target
Promising review: “We absolutely love this grill so far! It’s sleek, works well, and has a great reputation! Plus the folding shelf has helped a ton with space!” —Grilluser500
Price: $639 (originally $639)
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A set of six solar pathway lights that’ll lead your guests safely to your perfectly illuminated patio. The copper shines bright, and the LED lights cover 1,000 square feet — meaning you’ll never have to worry about tripping…or stepping in you know what.
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A bug trap because mosquitos are roaming all around, buzzing in your ear and biting you all the time in the summer — maybe even right now while you’re reading this. While killings pesky bugs isn’t the greatest feeling in the world, it is a necessity for a safe and clean backyard, so try this bug trap, which doesn’t use scary electric voltage or make loud buzzing sounds.
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An outdoor coffee table so you can soak up your vitamin D while ingesting your caffeine — your two daily essentials. So cozy up with a book or tablet and get ready to have a new favorite resting spot.
Target
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An outdoor self-watering planter that’ll give you one less chore to do on your journey to the perfect patio. Obviously, the more green, the better, and having one less plant to remember to water can now mean one more plant you keep alive! Nature’s cycles sure are incredible.
Target
Promising review: “This is a very pretty light peach color (8″). I don’t like heavy planters so this is perfect for me. It looks more expensive than it is and the self-watering feature is great. I like it so much I’ve ordered a larger size for when it’s time to repot.” —hpu2000
Price: $3+ (available in four sizes and seven colors)
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An outdoor cart so you can carry all your dishes, cutlery, and accessories outside in one fell swoop for maximum efficiency. And the cart’s vibrant pineapple yellow will only add charm to your patio, too.
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A porch storage box bench that’ll combine style and function effortlessly. The bench can hold up to 120 gallons of whatever outdoor supplies need to be stored, while also looking pristine with a natural wooden finish.
Target
Promising review: “So far, so good. we got this for to hold cushions as well as larger toys. Works well. Easy to put together, very sturdy, looks nice” —CindyC1017
Price: $229.99 (originally $263.99)
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A palm print doormat because a footprint-laden interior at your place will quickly offset the awesome vibe on the exterior. With this baby, you and your guests can keep from tracking in dirt and enjoy the excellent style.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
