Add a retro take on the standard lounge umbrella, you've got it made in the shade. This sunny version (spotted at the Modernism Week Featured Home: Sunburst Palms by H3K Design) is a fun and practical way to beat the heat this summer.
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Pop into your nearest vintage shop, eBay, or estate sale to score one-of-a-kind backyard finds. Grace Home Furnishings sourced these playful pieces for the Modernism Week Featured Home: Seventies Sackley. If only we could take home those banana-hued swing chairs!
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When you have a view this good, less is more. Incorporate an MCM aesthetic with plenty of sleek lines that complement (and not complicate) views of the great outdoors. From low-slung loungers to floor-to-ceiling retractable glass doors (à la the Lockyer House in Desert Palisades), it's all about framing the view.
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Everything about the Modernism Week Showcase Home: Moroccan Modern by Thomboy Properties is worth imitating, but we especially love the way they used graphic tiles and custom metalwork in this courtyard. This backlite, Corian® Solid surface countertop (in White Onyx) adds plenty of prep space for grilling, while remaining durable to the elements. Integrated LED lights add a soft light to help rep for those late-night dinners, or just to add some ambient light.
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Why lounge by the pool when you can lounge IN the pool? BRB while we grab a cocktail, slather on sunscreen, and spend the rest of the day in this cool corner at the Modernism Week Featured Home: Mesa Modern.
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If you're on a budget and have limited time, an easy way to refresh your outdoor space is with a simple splash of color! The homeowner of this MCM home revived a plain corner of the patio with rainbow-hued wall stripes, accentuated with matching chairs and picnic table.
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Want a bold look, but nervous about clashing colors? Make it monochrome with paint, furniture, and textiles in the same color family for a high impact, low-stress design solution. An aqua blue Dunn-Edwards Paints accent wall set the tone for the rest of the seating area at the Modernism Week Featured Home: Guggenheim House.
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