There is something joyous about the simple deckchair stripe, the thick strip of bright, often primary color that never seems to go out of style. Evocative of holidays and with a strong sense of nostalgia, these cheery stripes bring a playful pop of pattern to any outdoor space, transforming any size of backyard.
'Who doesn’t love a stripe,' asks Tim Walters of George Spencer Designs. 'Deck chair stripes in bright colors are a mainstay of outdoor furniture, a reminder of holidays spent on the beach.' From across the color spectrum, these are the 12 seat cushions that I've got in my shopping basket to brighten up my backyard.
Oonagh is an interiors writer and editor, and expert at keeping up with trends from the world of interior design. For this story, she's scoured the web to find the best striped outdoor cushions for any type of backyard.
Best deckchair stripes for a playful backyard
Livingetc knows design. We spend hours testing and comparing the latest products, bringing only our edit of the very best to you. Find out more about how we review.
I've scoured the web for modern outdoor furniture so you don't have to. Embrace the deckchair stripe with my favorite pick of cheery deckchair bench cushions.
This cushion is reversible with polyfiber wrapped foam, with a pleasing vivid blue and white stripe pattern. It's on sale at the moment too!
This pleasing stripe is the perfect addition to an outdoor living area, providing comfort and stripes in a subtle sandy beige. Made from stain-resistant olefin fabric.
With wide, pale blue stripes, this cushion has been purpose-crafted for an outdoor setting and made with DuraSeason Fabric™ which means the color doesn't fade.
A tufted bench cushion in a whimsical pink and red stripe. Filled with plush fiber filling, it provides lots of support and comfort, elevating your garden bench with one simple addition
This bright, limey green will undoubtedly add a splash of zingy color to your backyard seating area, and its rectangular design means it's a great addition to support your lower back.
Coming in a variety of measurements, this outdoor bench cushion will fit whatever shape or size bench you have. The brown and orange design has a corded edge with ties to secure to furniture.
Who can resist this yellow stripe cushion, adding a dose of sunshine to your backyard, suitable for outdoor conditions and a must-have for outdoor entertaining.
In super durable DuraSeason Fabric™, this tasteful blue and white stripe design will create a beautiful front porch or patio. The thickness will provide support and comfort.
For more of a subtle deckchair style, but still with those quintessential stripes, this weather-resistant accent pillow makes a beautiful final addition to your bench, with cute tassled corners.
For something brighter, this pink and orange striped pillow is yarn-woven to withstand the daily elements. A collaboration between Annie Selke and Kit Kemp and crafted by artisans.
Dress up sofas and chairs with this classic striped Huaca pillow, which is both waterproof, thanks to its polyester base, and reversible, so you can switch it up as you like.
An outdoor bolster makes a beautiful final touch to your outdoor seating area. Wide stripes and bright red and pink bring a 70s feel. The cushion cover is made of 100 percent polypropylene.
-
Step Into Your Own "Roman Holiday" With Our Cinematic Edit of the Best Rome HotelsThe Eternal City's most sumptuous boutique hotels reveal a world of intricately layered interiors that feel like a portal to another dimension. Here are 10 to get lost into this year
-
What We’re Coveting From Habitat This Entertaining SeasonFind the pieces on our nice list this year at this exclusive pop-up...
-
Cups, But Make Them Sexy — The Only 6 Sipping Essentials You Need This Hosting SeasonPour into cups for every holiday occasion and get ready to charm, surprise, and delight your guests
-
Equestrian Is In. Seems Like the Horse Girls Were Onto Something — Shop “Old Money” DecorOur resident equine editor shares exactly how to get the look
-
"Agreeable, Rich, and Refined" — Shop 6 Stylish Homewares, All in Shades of Pantone's 'Mocha Mousse'Timeless yet modern, sweet but sultry — meet Mocha Mousse, the indulgent hue you’re about to see everywhere
-
Let’s Party — The Disco Decor Trend Has Us Channeling Studio 54 GlamourNYE is almost here, and we’re in the mood for good old-fashioned disco. Shop opulent, anything-but-subtle decor to ring in the nostalgia in style
-
I've Just Discovered the 'Entryway Bed' — A Double-Duty Daybed That's Perfect for Small-Space Dwellers Who Still Want to Host StylishlyLiving in a smaller space doesn't mean you can't have it all — it just means you need to find furniture that can do it all, like these pieces
-
Kelly Wearstler Has Released a Bar Cart That Costs $30k — And, Yes, It Looks As Extravagant as You'd Expect (and Want)It certainly takes the phrase 'raising the bar' to new heights
-
I've Just Found the Coolest Iron Garlands From Anthropologie — And the Best News? They'll Not Just Work for Christmas, but Year-RoundWhether styled inside or out, these unique garlands might just be the coolest way to decorate these holidays
-
I've Always Wanted One of Joanna Gaines' Stylish Rugs, and I've Just Found Them on Sale — These Are the Styles I'm Tossing UpIt's the perfect way to add a stylish touch of old-world-money to your interiors without having to actually spend too much
