Decorate your deck (continued)

Country Club

The tucked and tailored details of these Hamptons-esque pieces reflect the preppy cool of the yachting and golfing set.

Key colours: Blue, green, beige, white.

Styles: Classic lines, preppy stripes, natural or white-washed wood.

1. No need to leave your cushions indoors with a range of chair pads and decorative cushions in weather-resistant fabrics. Casavina striped cushion, $15.

2.Update your furniture without buying a new set with a range of outdoor cushions. Canadian Tire seat cushions, $20.

3. Put an element of iconic sculpture to work in your garden with a metal hose guide. Home Outfitters Gluckstein Home hose guide, $10 each.

4. A drink dispenser replaces a standard jug for iced tea and lemon water. Tag Bell drink dispenser, $85, stand, $27.

5. Nautical stripes in soft coastal colours create a serene outdoor space. Crate and Barrel Arbor striped pillow, $50.

6. Create your own cabana - lay back in a classic, weathered steel and faux rattan for no-fuss fun. PC Home Cabana Sun Lounger, $350.

First published in Chatelaine.com's July 2009 issue.
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