Why limit your love of stripes to the indoors? Stripes are the perfect pattern to add to your outdoor living design!
I know stripes were recently very trendy, but in my mind stripes are one of the most classic choices when it comes to design.
Don't be afraid to mix stripes with other patterns -- see how the striped cushions work really well with both the floral and geometric patterns on these decorative pillows? Mixing patterns together works as long as they are all in the same color family.
The striped indoor/outdoor area rug really pulls this outdoor living area together and makes it more warm and inviting. It really looks like a living room you might see indoors doesn't it?
You aren't limited to using curtains inside -- they look great outside on a porch or enclosed patio too! Not only do the curtains block unwanted sun and provide privacy,they also help bring the whole look of your outdoor room together, as you can see in both of the images above.
Colorful striped decorative pillows and an area rug bring life and movement to this neutral-colored seating area.
Here is some striped decor that would look great on your deck or in your backyard this summer!:
1. Use these indoor/outdoor striped curtains on your porch or other semi-enclosed area to block sunlight or create some privacy.
2. Liven up a seating arrangement with these fun striped pillows in Natural Gingko or Natural Navy.
3.Garden Stools like this one from Port 68 are great for additional seating or a place to rest your drink.
4. I love this striped basket for storing towels for the pool or the beach.
5. Indoor/outdoor area rugs, like this one from Colonial Mills, are great for defining a seating area.
6. Go ahead, pull one of these bar stool height bamboo director's chairs up to the poolside bar and sip on a cocktail with an umbrella in it.
Stripes are energizing and create a sense of movement in a design and can be thick or thin,horizontal or vertical. There really is a stripe for every style of design -- traditional or modern and everywhere in between.
Image Sources: 1st Image: Barbara Grushow Designs LLC, 2nd Image: One Kin Design, 3rd Image: One Kin Design, 4th Image: Coastal Living, 5th Image:Kim Bartley Design.