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1. A hanging hammock chair so you can ~hang~ out in a plush boho throne all spring and summer long. Definitely the perfect outdoor reading chair, if you ask me.
This swinging hammock chair comes with two cushions and installation hardware.
Promising review: "Back to basics — simple, chic, and comfortable. Perfect addition for the backyard, porch, anywhere you'd like to lounge. There were no installation directions, but they do provide a number of options to work with based on your needs." —afytasuki
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in three colors).
2. A string of globe lights that'll make your patio twinkle like a magical fairyland. Don't be surprised if you feel the urge to break out into song — Disney musical style.
Promising review: "Absolutely love the dim feature! These bulbs are more round than oval like others, but I love them. When they are off, there’s a cool yellow in them that offers a lovely aesthetic when not in use. Our pergola is wired for lights so we mounted them on and almost always dim them because the white pergola reflects the light. These lights have made our patio my new favorite spot in the house. My husband and I find the evenings so relaxing, we’ve literally grown closer together from spending time out under the lights in our new favorite place." —fishurmo
Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six lengths and two colors).
3. A kiddie pool for a fun way to cool off on those unbearably hot days, because not all of us can have an actual pool in our backyard or live by the beach. One reviewer even said it's big enough for two or three adults to chill in!
Funboy is a family-owned small business based in Venice Beach, California, that makes giant-sized pool floats and other fun warm weather accessories.
Promising review: "This is a high-quality kiddie pool that easily fits three kids. It stayed inflated for the long weekend we used it and was simple to fold away for next time." —DeeDee
Get it from Amazon for $42.49+ (available in nine designs).
4. Or a more spacious inflatable pool if you're looking to splish-splash around in something a bit bigger and/or want to be able to extend your body fully in the water.
Promising review: "Very easy to unbox and get set up. I used an electric pump (not included) and followed the easy directions. Took me only about 10 minutes to get it inflated. Then it only took me maybe an hour to fill with a garden hose. I love the drain pipe underneath that is angled away from the pool so the water is directed out of the area. But I can see that it might not be good for the pool lining if someone stepped on it from inside the pool. So I was careful to let my kids know not to step in that corner. Overall, great quality, good size (fits three full-size floaties in it!), and my kids loved it." —Karen Moreland
Get it from Amazon for $89.99.
5. A disco ball planter here to bring some '70s party vibes to your backyard. Simply hang it from the included macrame rope and get ready to boogie when the sun hits. 🪩🕺🏻
It's featured in this TikTok!
Promising review: "This planter brings me so much joy every day! It is well-crafted and beautifully packaged. I appreciate the extra touches, like the fact it comes with a few extra mirrored tiles and that there are different ways to display it — it comes with a stand and nicely braided hanging rope. Every day my whole living room becomes a party. :) Cannot recommend enough." —Phil
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
6. A set of two ~zero gravity~ reclining porch chairs because once you experience the joy of kicking back with your feet up outside, there's really no turning back. They even come with pillows and removable side trays!
Promising review: "We realized pretty quickly that with everyone home because of the 2020 quarantine, we would need more spaces to hang out in. I found this set of chairs and put the order in as a temporary measure until we found a patio set that suits the space better. These are perfect though. I can't really see replacing them anytime soon. They are comfortable, and the little attached tables are really handy! I usually have hot tea, water, a phone, and either a book or my Kindle in my immediate area. This tiny attachment made it so I don't even have to worry about where to put everything. The seat is an excellent place to spend some time watching the birds or reading in the afternoons. I am absolutely thrilled with this purchase." —Brandy M.
Get a set of two from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in 26 colors).
7. Or a super nifty zero-gravity canopy swing if you require shade as you comfortably lounge about under the sun. Pretty sure this is the outdoor equivalent of your fave recliner chair.
Promising review: "We love this lounge chair!!! The price was fabulous!! (And just a note... If you take care of your things — i.e. cover up the swing with a tarp and bring the cushions in when not using it — it will stay like new. Sun and rain can age anything! Easy-peasy!!) This lounge swing is so comfortable, and made very well!! And it only took my hubby and I only 25 to 30 minutes to put together. Take my word for it... you are not going to find a nicer lounge swing at this price!!" —Marash
Get it from Amazon for $219.99+ (available in seven colors).
8. A solar-powered, round garden light because A) it automatically illuminates at night and turns off when the sun rises, and B) looks super duper cool. Use it to light up your front walk, garden beds, or even as a cool table light.
Promising review: "I liked the fact they were well packed, had simple directions, were easy to install, and performed exactly as promised. The light is soft and warm, not at all harsh white electronic looking. They provide a soft accent for the landscaping and allow the landscaping to stand out 24 hours a day. A huge plus for me has been the fact that since the lights were installed, the rabbits have stayed out of the flowers that they had considered their personal salad bar. More than I bargained for in the best way possible way." —Pennsylvania Grandma
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and in a set of two).
9. A set of interlocking teak tiles so you can transform your boring concrete patio or balcony into an adorably chic courtyard. They'd also look magnificent around a pool. Best of all, you don't even need tools for installation — just place and snap the tiles together!
Promising review: "Living in Hawaii, you have to select wise items that are weather-, salt-, and red dirt-proof, etc. In total I ordered 11 boxes to complete my yoga deck. I have a few leftover to make steps on the back. Very pleased and happy. May order more for an outdoor shower project!" —Adelia
Get 10 sq. feet from Amazon for $81.99 (available in three smaller sizes).
10. A set of metal hanging flower pots since they're vibrant and fun while also being super duper practical. Even if you don't have the space for full garden beds, these will let you start a family of outdoor plant babies.
Promising review: "Lovely colorful flower pots. Perfect size to hold a single flower and they add such a nice pop of color to my yard. Very easy to hang up, no hardware required! I’m getting a lot of compliments on them. I bought several sets and planted bright flowers in them. I have them lining the inside of my yard and on the front of the house. They add a lot a cheer and homeyness for a simple and cheap project." —Maegan
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three color sets).
11. An outdoor inflatable ottoman perfect for resting your feet on after a hard day's work. Plus, it comes in a bunch of bright and exciting patterns to add a lil' extra ~somethin' somethin'~ to your space.
Just inflate the interior pouf and stick it inside the printed, water-resistant cover.
Promising review: "Love these! Ordered two more. The fabric is very nice and sturdy especially for outdoors. The inflatable part appears to be good quality. How to: Place inflatable inside of cover before inflating it. Do not inflate to full capacity or it will look like an inflatable and will not rest in a nice flat position. Far nicer than I imagined. They look great flanking my outdoor rattan sectional." —Cali g
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in 16 styles; also available in just the insert or cover individually).
12. A cast-iron firepit so you can enjoy all the cozy bonfire vibes in the coming months, including roasting marshmallows and telling spooky ghost stories — and with no actual camping required.
Promising review: "This is a great value and it was very easy to assemble! We used it recently and found it to be a great addition to our backyard and it helped keep the mosquitoes away! As the weather has gotten colder at nights I’ve been impressed by how sturdy the fire pit is and by the wonderful heat that it provides us!" —Arthur Glauberman
Get it from Amazon for $199.
13. An outdoor Bluetooth speaker that also functions as a tiki-style LED torch light, meaning you can enjoy tunes and ~vibes~ for nine hours straight (on a single charge, that is).
Tikitunes is a small business dedicated to making speakers look as good as they sound. The set of two speakers can be paired together to play the same song at the same time.
Promising review: "I purchased these to sit outside on my deck. Because of their size I was skeptical that they would have super good sound, but I was pleasantly surprised. They are a great little speaker set and very pretty at night! They have gone with me to BBQs and the beach and I will likely buy a second set for larger outdoor parties. Battery life is great and they are easy to pair and operate with your smartphone." —cj1blue
Get a set of two on Amazon for $69.99.
14. A weatherproof beanbag chair to give you yet another unbelievably cozy seating option outside the house. Afternoon cat nap in the sun, anyone?
Fibala is Poland-based Etsy shop that sells modern, minimalist items for your home, like trays, wooden boards, pots, bowls, hangers, and more.
Don't forget to pick up some beanbag filling so you can use your chair immediately after opening!
Promising review: "This beanbag lounger is beautiful!! I love the simple look, soft grey color, and the vegan leather handle is super cool! The shop owner, Alicja, was so nice and helpful when I asked about a leather alternative. The lounger is everything I hoped it would be! I absolutely love it! TY!" —Amoryn Smith
Get it from Fibala on Etsy for $125+ (available in three sizes and two colors).
15. A side table with a super ~cool~ secret — it pops up to reveal a hidden cooler, which means you can surprise all your guests with a refreshing drink of their choice.
16. A printed outdoor area rug to really pull together your patio ~aesthetic.~ Just what you need to make those exterior design vision boards come true — plus, it washes easily (just use the garden hose) and dries super fast!
17. A sunshade triangle because melting under the sun's direct rays is the exact *opposite* of a chill time. This can cover a large area, including (most of) your pool!
Promising review: "My pool is awesome when it gets into the hundreds of degrees here in California. We decided to grab a 20x20x20 triangle, and holy cow, does it do a number on the backyard! Not only does it keep my pool better-shaded, but it also keeps the sun off of my back patio during the hottest part of the day." —The Tiki Lab
Get it from Amazon for $23.38+ (available in dozens of sizes and 12 colors).
18. A collapsible outdoor beer table you never knew you needed — until now, that is. With two cupholders, a handy snack spot, and a bottle opener, you're probably gonna need at least two of these!
Faircraft USA is a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based Etsy shop run by a husband-and-wife duo creating beautiful and functional wooden home goods.
Promising review: "Purchased this as a gift for my brother to go with his corn hole boards. It is just as pictured. It seems like it'll be a little low to the ground for taller men standing around a corn hole board...but better than the beers sitting on the ground or in the off hand. Beautiful workmanship. Highly recommend this product and shop!" —Hayley
Get it from Faircraft USA on Etsy for $60.
19. A double hammock so you can swing and sway about in the afternoon breeze, either curled up with your fave book, your furbaby, or a loved one...or maybe all three, if you snuggle up nice and close!
20. A tabletop fireplace since it creates the same warmth and ~aesthetic glow~ of a real firepit, only takes up way less space. Perfect if you're short on outdoor yard space.
You can order this with or without the sand and rocks. The only thing that you will need to purchase separately is the 2.6-oz. gel fuel cans, which you can get from Amazon. 1 Man 1 Garage is a small business based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Promising review: "Soooo cute and easy to put together. We bought a clear spray to put on to protect it and because we actually really liked the look of the burned side. Boyfriend and I bought it to make s'mores for Valentine's. It was a perfect night in." —Bethany Schneider
Get it from 1 Man 1 Garage on Etsy for $20+ (available in three styles).
21. A weather-resistant 8-foot wooden pathway for a super simple way to revamp your outdoor walkways. Why bother with a complicated (and pricey) landscaping project when you can just roll this out instead?
There is also a matching curved walkway, if you need one!
Promising review: "I went back and forth deciding whether I wanted to buy this. I was going to build my own walkway, but the labor involved and price was more than I want to pay. So this option looked appealing and some of the reviews were not positive. But, I absolutely love this walkway and I’ve had it for well over a month now. It still looks like I just purchased it. I live in Florida so the weather is very harsh with heavy rains and extreme heat. This walkway has held up fine." —Jntqnn
Get it from Amazon for $79.99.
22. A lighted umbrella so you don't have to stop the party on account of the sun going down. This provides a touch of ambient light so you can hang out well into the evening, enjoying the cool nighttime air.
Note that this includes just the umbrella, not the table!
Promising review: "I normally don’t like buying products like this sight unseen, but I’m very pleased with the look and especially with the solar lighting. We enjoyed a pleasant evening on the deck with just the right amount of ambient light tonight, and we are hopeful that it will prove to be durable." —Dee
Get it from Amazon for $72.99 (available in 11 color combos).
23. An absolutely stunning glassworks wind chime that sounds as pretty as it looks. Alexa, please play "Colors Of The Wind" from Pocahontas.
Promising review: "This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I've ever seen, and I love the sound too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts." —Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 10 color combinations).
24. A set of adjustable magnetic grill lights for all the Grill Masters out there. The temps are rising, the days are getting longer, and with these, nothing will stand in your way of searing up yummy foods, not even the darkness.
Promising review: "This was a surprise for my husband. He loves them. The lights are nice and bright and make grilling those last few things that didn't get finished before dark easy. He's also used them early in the morning when he's setting the smoker up before dawn. He's happy and finding them very useful. He especially loves the magnet on bottom so he can hang them off of so many things while he's busy and he can use the flexibility to shine them where he needs them. Very awesome and easy to use." —Holly Gomez
Get two from Amazon for $19.99.
25. A roll of faux ivy to dress up your fencing with some romantic greenery. It also adds more privacy and is a subtle way to tell your neighbors, hey, mind ya own business!
Promising review: "This is the second privacy screen I've purchased from Amazon. I have an area in my garden visible from the street. The screen hides all my gardening stuff (i.e. wheelbarrow, buckets, etc.). It truly looks like the real deal!!!" —soooz
Get a 94-inch X 39-inch roll from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in three sizes).
26. A set of outdoor yard drink holders because there's not usually a great place to set your drink unless you happen to be one of the few folks who grabbed a seat by the table. These let anyone and everyone keep their drink handy, whether they're out playing corn hole or lounging in a camp chair in the middle of the grass.
Promising review: "One of the best items I have ever bought for the beach and backyard! Whether playing cornhole or lounging in a chair, your drink is always clean and cold. No more sandy or dirty cans or bottles. It even holds your drink with a Koozie on it!" —Iceman142
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.95 (also available in a pack of six).
27. A flower box bench if you've been on the hunt for patio furniture that's both functional and fashionable. Not only is it seating, it's also a double planter!
Promising review: "In contrast to my usual disappointment with garden furniture, this planter set is the bomb! 1. Well designed for quick and easy setup and assembly. 2. Great execution on manufacturing; all the holes were perfectly aligned, and the screw bolts are of surprisingly high quality. I was able to put one together in about 10 minutes. 3. The wood is attractive, of better quality, not dried out, not thin. I am 200 lbs, and the bench feels solid when I sit on it. 4. Price cannot be beaten. ***Handy Suggestions** A power drill with star bit will make setup quicker. The planters do not have a bottom, so buy the woven fabric planters with cloth handles on Amazon, put your plant in there, and plop it in! Really one of the best buys I have made in a while!" —Mark T
Get it from Amazon for $77.53.
28. A mesmerizing solar wind chime that changes colors (!!) as it blows in the wind, in addition to making soft, lovely sounds. Seriously, so magical! Think the woodland creatures will start to sing and dance, too?
Promising review: "When I first took this out of the box, I thought 'oh boy I don’t know about this,' but I went ahead and hung it up outside to charge. When nighttime came, it started to light up and it is so neat. The colors gently change and none of them are muted. I am so happy with it." —Mom of 2
Get it from Amazon for $20.19 (available in 15 other designs).
29. A colorful weather-resistant end table to rest your drinks, snacks, and other items on when you're lounging in the sun. According to reviewers, it also makes for quite an adorable plant stand, too!
Promising review: "OMG this is cute and super easy to assemble. I got the red and kinda wish I had gotten the blue... oh but all the colors are so cute!! Debating buying a second one so each porch chair has its own table. This really is so incredibly versatile. I could see it on a porch, as a minimalist side table, in a kid's room, a place to keep plants... I wouldn't put anything tremendously heavy on it, but as far as tables at this price go, this is the best!" —Meghan McD
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 39 colors/styles).
30. A drip- and bee-proof stake hummingbird feeder to attract these fast and beautiful lil' birdies from any pot or planter. But if you plan to spend hours hummingbird-watching, your best bet is to place it in front of a window.
Copper Hummingbird is an Etsy shop run by Nancy Higgins. In 2006, she invented a bee-proof, drip-free hummingbird feeder for use in the hummingbird aviary at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona where she was a zookeeper for 22 years! After receiving so many non-zookeeper requests for her feeders she decided to open up a public-facing shop.
Promising review: "I love these feeders, nice weight, and quality craftsmanship. Arrived quick and packaged nice. Highly recommend these feeders. Easy to keep the nectar fresh given the size, which is perfect." —Linda Victory
Get it from Copper Hummingbird on Etsy for $34.
31. A darling vintage-inspired umbrella so you can spend a day picnicking in the park like a Jane Austen heroine (or hero).
Promising review: "This umbrella is the CUTEST! It's so easy to assemble and it looks great in my backyard. I can't wait to use it at the beach! The best thing is that it comes with a bag that you can fill with sand that acts as a weight to hold it down and the perfect cover to put on it when it's not in use. It's also super lightweight so it's not a burden to carry around or move from place to place." — Zachary Gulla
Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in 10 colors/patterns).
32. A mini projector to turn your backyard into an outdoor movie theatre. What could be better than watching your favorite flick (or a new release!) under the stars? Nothing that I can think of.
This projector is Wi-Fi compatible, so you can connect this with your phone, tablet, or computer. And even if you're somewhere without a Wi-Fi connection, you can connect your phone to the projector with the included cable.
Promising review: "We are very happy with our purchase. The resolution is very good for a projector in this price point. In addition, we were happy that we were able to view photos and movie clips on our flashdrive. It's light, it's small, and easy to use. This projector allows many input formats and it comes with an html cable. I only wished we'd purchased it sooner! We will definitely be taking this with us to the grandparents' home and on vacation going forward. So far, we've used it for our son's birthday — he & a few were able to get together and watch a movie on his special day. Looking forward to weekly movie nights again on the big screen!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $69.98+ (available in three sizes).
33. And a projection screen to make sure you enjoy a clear and crisp picture when you're watching a show or movie outside. Sure, a wall or fence could work, but this is definitely better.
The screen is 120 inches and made of an anti-crease material. It also comes with brackets and ropes for mounting purposes.
Promising review: "This screen is perfect for our use. We bought it for outdoor movie nights whether being on the garage door, in the backyard, camping, or inside the garage. It’s very easy to install with no wrinkles and shows a great picture. I’ve attached pictures that show how well I can still see the picture despite being surrounded by 7,000 Christmas lights in close vicinity." —Hallie H.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
34. A charming vinyl arbor that'll make your yard feel like your favorite botanical garden. Maybe you should even start charging an admission fee when guests come over to admire it.
Promising review: "We set this arbor up in our yard last year after an old wooden one was demolished in a winter storm. It has survived its first winter perfectly, and we did not even have to set it into concrete to keep it stable. It is heavy vinyl and the style matches an expensive vinyl fence we had installed four years ago, looking very much like it came from a high end company. Highly recommend!" —a chalmers
Get it from Amazon for $260.98.
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