15 Interior Design Products To Get You Through the Dog Days of Summer

Fun, functional, and stylish: these 15 products are guaranteed to make your summer a little more bearable. 

a wooden picnic table with two benches on either side of it.


Jardine Expandable Dining Set

Take your backyard parties to the next level with this versatile, weather-resistant dining set! Made from sustainably sourced wood, this picnic-perfect table has a "rugged, driftwood-inspired finish that feels cured by the sun and salty air." The set comes with an expandable table and six chairs, which makes it great for outdoor entertaining! 

a watermelon sitting on top of a wooden table with a keg tapping kit.

Watermelon Keg Tapping Kit

When you are having an identity crisis about the fact that your keg tapping days are over and you're more excited about Pinterest-worthy party details, this fun little accessory will help bridge the gap. Plus, when you're trying to beat the heat, you may as well have a fruity drink in hand.

A pair of geometric blue and green outdoor throw pillows.

Outdoor Throw Pillows

A colorful set of outdoor pillows are an inexpensive way to refresh your exterior decor. We love the Golden Girls vibe of this bright palm pattern. Pair it with the structured geometric cushion for maximum effect—the modern graphic pattern will bring it right back to 2017.

A string of small pineapple lights

Pineapple String Lights

Summer design is all about being playful. What's more playful than pineapple lights?

colorful floating pool LED orb set in water

Floating LED Orb Set

So maybe your clubbing days are over; that doesn't mean you can't enjoy these colorful waterproof LED party lights for your next pool party. The magical illuminating orbs only light up when floating in water!

long tiered triangle stacked ceramic wind chime  in white and black.

Trent Wind Chime

Sight + sound. Simple, earthy ceramic matte chimes suspended from a single jute cord. Understated style and ambiance for your terraces, balconies, patios, and gardens.

Blue and green woven fringe lounge hammock with some netting hanging on both sides

Canyon Fringe Hammock

You'll be in your own personal paradise lounging in this woven, island-inspired hammock from Anthropologie. We love the way it drips with netted fringe. "Finished with braided loops for hanging, it's the perfect addition to your porch or sunroom,"—and a wonderful excuse to take a load off.

Three large wide brim beach umbrellas in a variety of black and white patterns and braided fringe-like tassels hanging from the sides of each umbrella

Sunday Supply Co. Beach Umbrella

Australia knows how to beach—these vintage-inspired beach umbrellas from Sunday Supply Co. are made for shade... "The result of a lifetime spent chasing sunny days — an exclusive selection of boutique beach essentials designed for an endless summer. Conceived by the sea, and residing in the sun, these unique pieces are designed to accompany every trip to the beach and create beautiful shade. Bold patterns inspired by the world around us make each piece something special for your place in the sun." Bonus: all their umbrellas come with a matching carry bag.

A colorful printed woven wicker lounge chair sitting on top of a white block pedestal overlooking the ocean and palm trees

All-Weather Woven Lounge Chair

This is perfect to accent a bland beige outdoor lounge! Pair it with a simple chunky stool-style side table and the frozen cocktail of your choice. You'll have an outdoor oasis in no time.

Two cornhole set ups painted in stripes of pink and blue with a stripe of white and black polka dots.

Summer Fresh Cornhole Set

Who knew lawn game accessories could be so stylish? This cornhole set by Deny Designs has a sleek Baltic birch printed top and tapered wood legs. Feeling inspired to freshen up? DIY a set of your own!

Multi-colored checkered indoor/outdoor rug in a variety of shades including blue, teal, purple, green, black and orange

Allta Multicolor

Indoor/Outdoor Rug

For high-traffic houses, durable indoor/outdoor rugs are essential—especially during the summer, when muddy feet abound. This multi-color, basket-weave floor covering adds a nice graphic layer to a space while holding up to the elements.

Large red and white striped beach towel with white tassels along the edges

Cabana Round Beach Towel

A stylish and functional pool or seaside essential! This plush towel comes from a line of beach and bathware by Kassatex. "Crafted from super soft cotton velour and adorned with hand-knotted tassels for a boho chic look, our Cabana Round Beach towel is all you need for your beach escapade."

Three hand-poured soy based candles in white jars and bamboo lids

Blossom Citronella Candle

Bugs be gone! Late summer evenings are much more enjoyable when the insects buzz off. These hand-poured soy-based candles come in cute containers and soften bug-repellent citronella with notes of jasmine, hibiscus, and subtle peach.

A brown rectangular package of candle sticks labeled repels unwanted guests

Orange Oil Flyaway Sticks 

Use these citrusy sticks in addition to the citronella candles to keep your outdoor dinner parties and afternoon barbecues extra bug-free. Non-toxic orange oil naturally keeps bugs at bay without harming local populations of bees.

A pair of turquoise blue roller skates with blue wheels, yellow laces and floral printed inside the skates

Moxi Leather Roller Skates

Because why not?

Mackenzie Collier

Owner | Lead Interior Designer, Mackenzie Collier Interiors

https://mackenziecollierinteriors.com
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