The summer solstice is upon us, and you know what that means: It’s officially summer, and backyard season is here! The days will start getting longer now, and the weather will increasingly warm up. Accordingly, the time you’ll spend outdoors in your backyard will also rise, inspiring this slideshow of swank ways to spruce up your backyard.
From odorless BBQs (what’s the fun in that, though?) to beautiful solar-powered exterior lighting, these innovations are all designed for your backyard. After all, if you have the space, why not use it?
49 Swank Backyard Accessories
Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Home in Style:
Marissa Brassfield — Jun 21, 2009 — Art & Design
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Outdoor Air Conditioning
Intelli Cool
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Backyard Waterparks
The Home Water Slide Simulator
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Backyard Skateboard Parks
Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp
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Modern Solar Outdoor Light
Magic Globe Solar Light Sphere
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Surrealist Outdoor Architecture
Edward James's Bizarre ‘Las Pozas' Secret Garden
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Resort-Worthy Outdoor Furniture
Henry Hall Designs
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Glammed-Up Garden Sheds
Converted Outdoor Sheds Bring New Life to Old Storage
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Wind Powered Outdoor Lighting
Light Wind
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Neon Glowing Plants
Power Your Backyard Party with Takanori Hayakawa's Solar Plant
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The Scene Outdoors
Eco-Friendly La-Fête Furniture
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Junkyard Animal Sculptures
‘Yardbirds' Are Scrappy Eco-Critters Created from Recyclabl
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Solar Powered BBQ
The Helios Grill
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Super-Affordable Solar Lights
IKEA Releases Line of Solar-Powered Outdoor Lamps
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Odorless BBQs
The Libero Point by Electrolux Uses Air Filtration System
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Portable BBQs
The BBQ Briefcase
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DIY Wheelbarrow Benches
Mobile Outdoor Seating on a Wheel
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Redneck Amusement Parks
The Human Slingshot and Other DIY Backyard Rides
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Instant Eco Grills
Baja BBQ Firepack
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Oluce Stones
Outdoor Lamps From Space
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Apple Mailbox
From Inbox To Yard
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LED Bamboo Lights
Sevcan Yardim's Sustainable Outdoor Lighting
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Luxury Living Outside
Lucious Mazuvo Balu Outdoor Bed
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Playful Plastic Patio Decor
Karim Rashid's Spunky Outdoor Furniture Great for Kids or Adults
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Backyard Theaters
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Sleek Portable BBQs
The 'Compact Firebowl' Lets You Port Your Grill
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Expensive Yard-Art For Stargazing
Porter Garden Telescope
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Outdoor Seating for Lovers
Heart-Shaped ‘Mua' Swings
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DIY Portable Picnics
The ‘Green Space Travel Case' Brings the Great Outdoors Inside
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Outdoor Decor Turns Wind Into Light
Firewinder Windlight
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Personalized Outdoor Sculptures
Projected Faces
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Backyard Getaway Globe
Ornate Garden Rotating Lounger
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Portable Solar Outdoor Lighting
The MiniWiz SolarBulb Makes Any Bottle a Lamp Base (CES 2009)
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Pop-Up Outdoor Plasma Screen
Cal Flame U8000
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Luxe Grilling Gear
Mobile Cooking Design's 'Cheope' All-in-One Outdoor Kitchen is Great for Small
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Kalamazoo Outdoor Artisan Pizza Oven
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MP3 BBQ Grill
Is Convergence Becoming Ridiculous?
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$36,000 Weatherproof TVs
Innovizion 65” Backyard Big Screen LCDs
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Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
DelGreco & Company Gives Your Patio a Makeover
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Backyard Landmarks
Mansions Next to Hollywood Sign
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Funky Outdoor Decor
Garden Gnomes with Street Cred
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Multifunctional Garden Tools
4-in-1 Divi Shovel Makes Yard Work Short & Sweet
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Backyard Arenas
Outdoor Hockey Rink Design Contest
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Globular Gas Lamps
Lightspot Brings Futuristic Design to Outdoor Lighting
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Outdoors Holographic Streaming
Transforming Studio Streamer Concept
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Nature Inspired Outdoor Subwoofer
Tree Trunk Speaker
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Giant Glove Seats
Hive Makes the 'Joe Lounge Chair' For Baseball-Friendly Backyards
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Rechargable Outdoor Candles
LED & Silicone Mood Lighting
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Spreadsheet BBQ Grills
The ‘Gridus' Barbecue Grid From Art Lebedev
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Mini Backyard Grills
The BabyQ
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Smart Bird Baths
Bird Buddy's Bird Bath Captures Feathered Friends Cooling Off & Getting Clean
Mini Modular Outdoor Grills
The +Base Modular Griller Allows for Cooking in Seven Ways
Sunlight-Evoking Plant Systems
Yechan Choi Designs the Equinox Light to Control Indoor Lighting
Portable Exterior Sauna Tents
The Sunga Outdoor Tent Spa Can Be Setup Anywhere
Outdoor Kitchen Table Collections
The Danver Cosmopolitan Table Collection Has Six Models
Beer-Branded Solar Cookers
The Busch Light Solar Cooker is Perfect for Camping and More
Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues
The Conceptual 'Yuanye' Folding Barbecue Can be Setup Anywhere
User-Following Speaker Concepts
The Conceptual 'Solros' Speaker by Joon-Yeol Bae is Rotational
Slender Off-Grid Barbecues
The Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill Has Ample Cooking Space
Connectable Motion-Sensing Lights
The Briteman 'Giangle' Motion Lights Optimize Home Illumination
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
National Park-Inspired Tiny Homes
The Backcountry Tiny Homes 'Basecamp' Tiny House Has a Roof Deck
At-Home Beach Kits
easyJet Holidays Curated a Beach in a Box to Uplift Sun-Starved People
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Freestanding Backyard Pizza Ovens
The Stadler Outdoor Pizza Oven is Crafted with Corten Steel
All-Black QSR Slush Drinks
The Sonic Blackout Slush Float Celebrates the Total Solar Eclipse
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Floating Cabana Bars
FUNBOY Has Unveiled Its Latest Summer Innovation: the Floating Cabana Bar
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Outdoor Entertaining Tiny Homes
The Acorn Tiny Homes True North Retreat Has a Barbecue Area
Summer-Inspired High-End Jewelry
Erin Tracy Introduces the Sol Collection of Products
Oversized Mobile Outdoor Gazebos
The Coleman Gazebo Event Shelter Offers Ample Covered Space
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Relaxing At-Home Sauna Ranges
Sun Valley Saunas Was Founded by Enthusiasts of Ski Town Saunas
Seasonal Straw-Made Beer Coolers
Coors Light Presents its New Beer Bale Cooler Made from Straw
Drinker-Specific Sunscreens
Beavertown Brewery Made a Sun Care Product for Beer Drinkers
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Smoky Illumination Floor Lamps
The 'Brume' Sunset Lamp Burns Incense for Multi-Sensory Effect
Campsite Illumination Accessories
Luci Solar Site Lights Come in Sets of Six with ABS Stakes
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Mood-Boosting Body Mists
Sol de Janeiro’s Summer Mood Mist Trio Reminds of Sun-Soaked Days
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Smart Grilling Accessories
Weber Introduces Three New Products for its 2023 Lineup
Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs
The 'Amplification Of The Senses' Chair Helps Alleviate Stress
Sunset-Inspired Tequila Drinks
TSL: Launching Signature Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Solar Powered Wireless Speakers
Urbanista Designs the New Waterproof Malibu Speakers
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Contemporary Backyard Pavilions
AMDLD Circle Designs the Cosmo Pavilion for Ethimo
Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces
The Rüegg SURPRISE Fireplace Works as a Tabletop Grill
Sustainably Designed Timepieces
The Majestik Solar Watch Passively Captures Energy
Playfully Renovated Homes
This Home Has a Slide, Swings and Rock-Climbing Wall
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Colored Bonfire Pits
Solo Stove Introduces New Colorways for the 'Bonfire' and 'Yukon' Fire Pits
Streetwear-Branded Grills
The Supreme Grill is Yet Another Unexpected Release from the Brand
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
Minimal Outdoor Lounge Chairs
Bask Outside Designs the Bask Lounge Chair for Tupelo
Sizable Solar Panel Pavilions
V8 Architects & Marjan Van Aubel Studio Build an Installation
Tranquil Outdoor Furniture Collections
Hommés Studio Designs the Mediterran Collection
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills
The CasusGrill™ Uses All-Natural Materials to Cook Food on the Go
Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters
The Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater Has a Functional Form
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Wi-Fi-Enabled Grilling Products
Current Backyard Introduces Two New Models of Its Grills in 2024
Mediterranean-Inspired Home Decor
The Diptyque Summer 2023 Collection Has Erik Winkowshi Artwork
Outdoor Scandinavian Seating Solutions
The Skargaareden Böste Lounge Chair Weathers with Time
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Pasta-Themed Apparel
Barilla® Brings Ultimate Italian Vibes with 'Summer of Pesto Collection'
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Outdoorsy Linear Houses
Studio Bright Effortlessly Brings Together Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Smart Broiler Grills
Weber's 'Summit' is Equipped with Infrared Broilers and Smart Features
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Victorian-Inspired Summer Hampers
MADE Debuts a Series of FIELDBAR-Designed Cool Boxes
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Nature-Emphasizing Outdoor Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Spring/SSummer 2024 Collection
Hammock-Inspired Furniture
Pavilion Furniture Unveils Its New Outdoor Furniture Line, 'Palmera'
Star-Shaped House Extensions
Sunniva Rosenberg Designs a Minimal Extension to a Norwegian House
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Sophisticated Summer Fashion Collections
BoohooMAN Introduces Its Summer Nights Collection
Collaborative Cottage Chairs
Sue Bird and Corona Collaborated on the “Finer Recliner”
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Slender Retro-Style Barbecues
The Kenmore 3-Burner Gas BBQ Grills Have Folding Wings
Rustic Wooden Coolers
Backyard Expressions Launched an Outdoor Canadian Flag Cooler
Sophisticated Summer Body Mists
Ellis Brooklyn's SUN Body Mist Captures Summer's Carefree Spirit
Sunset Beer Campaigns
Corona's Sunset O’Clock Campaign Creatively Uses Time Stamps as Rewards
Light Show Party Speakers
The JBL PartyBox Ultimate Has Dolby Atmos and More
Summer Beer Excuse Generators
Samuel Adams Launches 'I Can't' Can to Help Escape Unwanted Plans
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes
Oza Sabbeth Architects Designs a New Hamptons House with Unique Roofs
Solstice-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
Elate Beauty Launched the Solstice Collection on June 21st
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Modular Solar Battery Systems
Anker Unveils the New Solix Home Energy Storage System
Coconut-Encased Candles
Backyrd Candles Boasts a Unique and Eco-Conscious Product Range
Rainy Day-Inspired Candles
Byredo Launches Summer Rain—a Candle for Rainy Days
High-End Outdoor Speaker Units
The Sonus faber Aster Offers 100W of Audio Power
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Naturally Inspired Fabric Softeners
The Lenor Outdoorable Fabric Conditioners Mimic Outdoor Drying
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Outdoor Lounging Rocking Hammocks
The Panama Banana is the Perfect Outdoor Furniture for Summer
Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes
Norm Architects Designs the Heatherhill Beach House
Al Fresco-Inspired Tablescapes
Casamia's Al Fresco Set is Playful and Perfect for the Summer
Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
Blu Dot Presents a New Collection for the Fall 2023 Season
VIbrant Tonal Barbeque Grills
Monument Grills Designs the Bright Mesa Heartbeat Series
Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills
The Bob Grillson Wood Pellet Barbecue Grill Comes Ready to Use
Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes
StudioAC Designs a Holiday Home iwth a Cedar-Clad Build
Citrus-Inspired Cocktail Sets
Casamia & Sterling McDavid Collaborate on This Playful Cocktail Set
Expansive Outdoor-Focused Collections
NEIGHBORHOOD Taps IO and KANDYTOWN for an Everyday Capsule
Portable 360-Degree Speakers
The Tronsmart T7 Rugged Outdoor Speaker Has a Customizable Backlight
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Beach Club-Inspired Holiday Homes
YSG Re-Designs This Stunning Sydney Coastal Home
Tongue-In-Cheek Grilling Ads
Hellmann's Canada Ignites Grilling Season Early with "May-0" Petition
Savory BBQ Sundaes
Smokey Bones Serves Savory Sundaes with Brisket and Barbecue Pork
Contemporary Modular Outdoor Furniture
Kettal Introduces its New Base Kitchen for Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor-Ready Structural Furniture
TheUrbanative Launches a New Crisp Outdoor Collection
Teak Wood Outdoor Furniture
Skygaarden Presents the New Saltholm and Laknäs Collection
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
GUBI Presents the Satellite Collection by Mathieu Matégot
Summer-Themed Cleaning Products
Mrs. Meyer’s Cleaning Products are Introducing Three New Scents
Lunar New Year Decor
IKEA US Launched the FÖSSTA Collection for the Lunar New Year
Stunning Nature-Inspired Tablescapes
Seedlip Taps Social Studies for its New Tablescape Kit
Sun-Toasted Whiskey Collaborations
Whistlepig Whiskey & Pit Viper Release a Unique Summer Whiskey
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
California-Inspired Outdoor Furniture
Bosquet Joins Les Ensembliers on a New Outdoor Capsule
Modernized Water-Friendly Outdoor Chairs
This Soleil Adirondack Chair Can Sit on a Pool Baja Shelf
Portable Smokeless Fire Pits
WARMBOND Design Creates the New BondStove Fire Pit Grills
Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths
The Starry Wreath Readies for the Holiday Season
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
Eccentrically Tailored Spring Fashion
The Coach Spring/Summer 2023 Set is Inspired by the Sunrise
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables
The AroundFire Portable Grill Table is Easy to Bring Anywhere
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
wiercinski-studio Reimagines the 18TH Apartment
Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor
Govee Launches a New Colorful Outdoor Light Collection
Comprehensive Lawn Care Products
Simple Lawn Solutions Tackles Common Lawn Concerns During Summer
Red Aluminum Walkway Periscopes
Glavovic Studio Designs the Sunset Hammock in Florida
Outdoor-Centric Smart Televisions
Samsung Presents the Terrace Full Sun Television
Authentic BBQ-Themed Food Products
The Tesco Fire Pit Range Offers Great Flavors for Grillers
Tranquility-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
Dans Un Jardin's Kälm Capsule is Thoughtful and Serene
Bubbly Canned Sakes
SummerFall is a Sparkling Sake Designed for Drinking Outside
Propane-Powered Fire Pits
TIKI® Brand Launches the Customizable Propane Gas Fire Pit
Colorful Seasonal Americana Fashion
Blauer USA Presents its New Collection for Summer
Complimentary Grocer Barbecue Experiences
The Sainsbury’s Book-a-BBQ Garden is Launching in London
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Outdoor Resin-Made Bars
Suncast Backyard Oasis Entertaining Bar is Stylish, Functional and Durable
Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs
THISS Studio Creates the Sunny Side Up Extensions
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Large Outdoor Parasol Shades
Tuuci Designs the Enlarged MEGA MAX Parasol Outdoor Shading
All-in-One Outdoor Island Grills
The Mont Alpi MABi400-BSS Outdoor Kitchen Grill is Feature-Rich