The Classic Outdoor Furniture Trend That Is Making A Comeback Right Now

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Nicer weather is synonymous with the outdoors, and who doesn't love a good patio hang? Especially when you have a backyard of your own and you're gearing up for to throw summer soirees. If you're looking to pick up some pointers for buying the perfect outdoor furniture this season, you'll find that designers are loving the timeless charm of stripes again. Wide-striped outdoor furniture, or what is being referred to as the "Soho House effect", is making a bold statement in outdoor patio design. It gets its name from the coveted striped lounge chairs that the famous New York City summer hot spot is known for.

Stripes add a splash of fun and personality to your space without feeling over-the-top or disjointed. They also go far beyond their popular SoHo House connection, having been a staple of seaside luxury since Coco Chanel debuted a sailor-themed collection in 1917. Stripes have remained associated with summer through fashion, interior design, and seaside cabanas ever since, and now they are making their way into your backyard as the must-have pattern. Designers are loving the deep contrasts stripes create when set against organic garden elements like plants and trees. This trend also allows for a break in neutral color palettes and other outdated patio furniture trends you need to let go of, allowing for brighter colors and a refreshing upgrade. The best part is there is so much room to play around with this trend, incorporating it into your space in both big and small ways.

This season, popular brands have incorporated chunky cabana stripes, tonal ticking on upholstery, and playful trims into their patio furniture and outdoor design products to bring this trend to gardens with an updated, relaxed vibe. If you're looking to jump on patio design trends dominating outdoor living spaces, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate stripes into your backyard. For instance, we are loving these SAFAVIEH Outdoor Collection Lauren Teak Chairs as an easy way to add some stripes to your garden. If you aren't ready for a complete overhaul of your space, there are small ways to bring in elements of this design trend as well.

A popular way to bring in stripes is by adding accents like throw pillows and rugs that will layer the look on top of what you already have, adding brightness wherever possible. Those willing to go all out for a custom matching set can look for fabric houses that are offering signature striped prints in outdoor-ready finishes, but there are also several trendy pre-made options out there. If you're ready for a semi-upgrade but your furniture is still in good condition, you can look into replacing the cushions for your couch or chairs with something like these Haicang Outdoor Sofa Replacement Cushions. Another tip to consider is using wide striped cushions as a base and pairing them with accent pillows with various stripe widths in a similar color palette to add dimension to your space. However you do it, you'll be relaxing under the sun in style before you know it.