Stripes are the Easiest Way to Elevate Your Outdoor Decor This Summer

Forget complicated color palettes and fussy patterns – this summer, stripes are taking center stage in outdoor design. From bold cabana motifs to understated ticking stripes, the versatile pattern offers instant visual interest and a touch of timeless charm to any patio, terrace, or poolside setting.

Embracing the Seaside Vibe with Cabana Stripes

For a resort-style aesthetic, wide-scale cabana stripes are the way to go. Colours of Arley’s Aphrodite in Cherry & Fuchsia, available at coloursofarley.com for $175 per meter, immediately evokes a sun-soaked, seaside escape. Sunbrella’s Cabana Regatta, found on Amazon for $43 per yard, provides a durable and equally stylish alternative.

The Quiet Sophistication of Modern Ticking Stripes

If a more understated look is your preference, consider modern ticking stripes. These classic repeats offer a sense of timelessness with a contemporary edge. Morris & Co’s Holland Park Stripe, available at wmorrisandco.com, is a standout choice, as is Perennials’ Ticking stripe in Tutti Frutti, accessible at perennialsfabrics.com. Manuel Canovas’ Joya stripe, sold through cowtan.com, further exemplifies this refined aesthetic.

Adding Personality with Multicolor Stripes

For those seeking a more eclectic and vibrant feel, multicolor stripes inject a lively movement into outdoor spaces. Pierre Frey’s Celaya, available at pierrefrey.com, and Sanderson’s Ishi in Matcha/Conch, found at sanderson.design for $264 per yard, are excellent options. Thibaut’s Esprit stripe in Soleil, available at thibautdesign.com, completes this playful category.

Menswear-Inspired Elegance with Pin Stripes

Finally, pin stripes bring a touch of handsome, menswear-inspired elegance to outdoor decor. Kravet Design’s Charter in Glacier, available at kravet.com, OD Sandton Stripe, sold at clarencehouse.com, and Élitis’ Cape Cod stripe, available at elitis.fr, all offer a crisp and sophisticated look.

To complement these fabrics, ELLE Decor editors suggest a curated selection of striped accessories. A Staud Port tote ($325 at Staud) and a Lulu and Georgia Bibbs vase ($94 at Lulu and Georgia) provide stylish accents. Frank & Eileen’s Shirley shirt ($268 at frankandeileen.com) and an Eskayel Outdoor pillow ($285 at eskayel.com) further enhance the striped theme. Even a Business & Pleasure Co. The Beach towel ($89 at businessandpleasureco.com) and a Hudson Grace Portofino Blue Stripe bowl (now 59% off, priced at $68/$28 at hudsongracesf.com) contribute to the cohesive look. Finishing touches include a Colours of Arley x Sabah Spice Sabah ($245 at sabah.am) and a Christofle Malmaison Riviera mug ($210 at christofle.com).