When decorating a modern outdoor space, a little extra something goes a long way. A standard outdoor accessory or two, remade with a dash of imagination, can turn an ordinary outdoor space into a memorable summertime vignette—as evidenced by our Top 10 Modern Outdoor Accessories, breezy beauties designed to add a dollop of sizzle to the long, lazy days of summer. For best selling outdoor lighting, shop our Top 10 Outdoor Wall Lights.
Fermob Trefle Outdoor Cushions (Set of 2)
Shamrocks & four-leaf clovers aren't reserved only for the Irish. Fermob gives a French name (literally) to outdoor decor with its leafy Trefle motif—and design lovers will feel lucky to have a pair of these graphic modern pillows on hand.
Fatboy Bouqetteketet Outdoor Umbrella
Stripes and solids are fine, but nothing beats being shaded by flowers and butterflies. The Fatboy Bouqetteketet may be a mouthful to pronounce, but no words are necessary when a modern outdoor umbrella is this pretty.
Chilewich Lattice Placemat (Set of 4)
Setting the prettiest outdoor table is as simple as a suite of virtually indestructible Chilewich Lattice place mats. An airy weave in breezy colors and no-fuss maintenance makes dining al fresco an effortlessly delicious proposition.
RS Barcelona Mon Oncle Barbecue
And you thought portable barbecues were primitive. This sleek modern barbecue looks picture perfect on terrace or tabletop, at beach or camp ground. Leather straps & handle mean you can easily pack up and carry this hot little number.
Blomus Limbo Watering Can
Fussing over summer blooms will be no work at all with the enviably skinny Limbo Watering Can, which looks as cool sitting on counter top as on patio or terrace. No need to hang in limbo; you need this modern watering can!
Kartell Jelly Plates (Set of 4)
Kartell's Jelly collection by Patricia Urquiola brings designer panache to the modern outdoor tabletop. Intricate floral patterns and shadows cast by the sun make these unbreakable plates almost too pretty to mar with food.
Droog Swing with Plants
Indoor or outdoor gardening: what's your pleasure? Either, says this modern swing, which sports a seat that can be filled with soil and seeds, fostering vines that climb upwards. Swinging into garden mode was never easier.
Loll Arbor Birdhouse
Even birds like modernist dwellings. The cool little Loll Arbor Birdhouse requires no assembly, and can be easily mounted and cleaned. Eco-friendly materials and a range of color options will suit the tastes of your pickiest feathered friends.