Decorate your deck

Urban Metals

Metals reference the industrial elegance of New York City's Chrysler Building. This year materials and colours such as bronze, pewter and stainless steel are at home outside in an urban oasis.

Key colours: Silver, gunmetal, bronze, gold.

Styles: Compact design, textured hardware, entertaining-ready.

1. Gold hardware dresses up a cotton cushion while silk organza adds a subtle sheen in metallic plaid. Kush, $60 each.

2. Pair these glazed ceramic pots with white accessories for a modern look. 18 Karat at Casa Life, Meta Pot 4.5", $12; Pixel pot 6.5", $20.

3. Adjoining metal circles make this stool visually light but stylishly substantial. Accents de Ville saddle stool, $200.

4.A collection of metal pots lends an industrial edge to your urban forest. Indigo Azar metal pot, 16x16 $11; 19x19, $14.

5. Who knew hardware could be so stunning? Welded washers are repurposed into hardcore lanterns. Canadian Tire bronze washer lantern set, $35

6. A contemporary dining set in rust-proof aluminum is the perfect base for al fresco entertaining. PC Home Newport Dining 9-piece Set, $600.

Pop Art

Flash back to Andy Warhol's time and follow his lead by combining unexpected colours with bold graphics. Start with low-maintenance plastic and oversized shapes to add a dose of fun to your yard.

Key colours: Green, orange, pink, yellow. Anything bright.

Styles: Comic shapes, graphic patterns, oversized plastic.

1. Low profile tealight holders are like chunky gems for your patio. Bouclair gem tealight holders, red, orange, $6/4pc set.

2. Who needs a lawnmower when you have a faux grass rug to keep things green? Ikea faux grass outdoor rug, $60.

3. As fun for your table as bracelets are for your outfit. Tag acrylic handle/stainless flatware, $30/16pc set.

4. Treated for use outdoors, these tables can be grouped together or used individually - and work indoors for the rest of the year. Ikea Styrso nest tables $50/set of 3.

5. Unlike your garden, this plastic rattan easy chair will stay vibrant in spite of the summer sun and heat. Ikea Vano easy chair, $50.

6. The perfect solution to space restraints, PC Home's kettle BBQ does the job of a larger model with more style and is portable to boot. PC Home, $40.

International

Layer vibrant elements exotic locales to create an eclectic niche for entertaining, lounging or dining. Inspiration: International market

Key colours: Red, orange, brown, purple.

Styles: Deep seats, mismatched patterns, rounded rattan.

1. Round cushions in eclectic prints make great impromptu floor pillows when you run out of chairs. Greno round cushions, $30 each.

2.A Buddha will guide your hose with a subtle eastern influence. Home Outfitters Gluckstein hose holder, $10.

3. A party conversation piece, with more style than TV trays of the past, folds away for easy storage. ADV rattan folding tray table, $120.

4. Break the rules and use these bedazzled votive holders as pretty party glasses. ADV bedazzled votive holders, $8.

5. An iconic festive symbol and way to introduce colour, paper lanterns give instant international flavour. Pier 1 Imports hanging floral paper lanterns, $6.50 each.

6. Channel the dynasty of the Far East with a bold red barstool for higher perches. Ikea Matte barstool, $50.