Guest Picks: 20 Outdoor Fabrics With Indoor Style
Dress up a patio with fabrics that can stand up to nature in a most stylish fashion
Outdoor fabrics have come a long way. Color options were once limited, and the only patterns available were typical stripes or shell motifs. Today, you can find a wide range of colors and patterns that are even stylish enough to use indoors. Most importantly, today's outdoor fabrics are weather-resistant and can stand up to most spills. Now that summer is here, why not add some of these colorful and graphic patterns to your outdoor decorating? — Vanessa from Decor Happy
Ralph Lauren Fabric Robbins Hill Admiral Admiral LCF65047F
Blue and white paisley never gets old for me, and I smiled when I came across this outdoor version. Who knew something so pretty could also be so durable?
Towers OD Fabric, Gray
Who says outdoor fabrics have to be expensive? I cannot believe the price of this Greek key outdoor fabric in a neutral gray colorway.
Tangier Frame Print 174741 Fabric, Sea Grass
I have had a love affair with this fabric for quite some time. I think it's the "pattern within a pattern" that makes it interesting — it's not your everyday, run-of-the-mill chevron.
Outdoor/Indoor 20843-192 Flame Fabric
I love the idea of a red, white and blue color scheme for the outdoors, whether you are American or not. It evokes the feeling of summer for me.
Ikat Dot OD Fabric, Citrus Yellow
Yellow polka dots? Yes, please! This says, "Come on in and have fun."
Mediterranean Outdoor Fabric
Coral, pink and red is a color combination that I adore. This geometric floral (yes, you can have both) is a showstopper.
Soleil Indoor/Outdoor 25703.31 Fabric
Looking to have seat cushions made for your outdoor chairs? This teal upholstery-weight outdoor fabric would look striking set against white outdoor furniture.
Soleil Indoor/Outdoor Kalypso Black 25789.8 Fabric
A black and white stripe is a quintessential outdoor favorite. It's timeless and goes with everything.
Sheer Pixel Outdoor Fabric
This outdoor semisheer fabric is perfect for draperies for your porch, cabana or pergola. It would provide privacy as well as keep pesky bugs away.
Outdoor Boulevard Fabric, Grass Green
I used this lime green wide stripe fabric for cushions on my outdoor sectional. Stripes never get old.
Gray Outdoor Fabric
This linen-like neutral would add a quiet backdrop to more graphic patterns in your outdoor color scheme.
Keylargo 23J5591 Fabric
These coral stripes are so pretty. Mix them with navy for an appealing look that's a bit unexpected.
Soleil Indoor/Outdoor Solarte Ebony 28558.81 Fabric
This muted floral almost looks cartoon-like and not so serious.
Coral Reef Fabric, Indigo
The coral motif is still going strong in decor, and it's no wonder — it's a classic and delicate shape that won't get tiresome.
Outdoor Fretscene Fabric, Canary
What's not to love about this fresh and graphic inexpensive outdoor fabric?
Soleil Indoor/Outdoor Castillo Oceanspray Guess/D.510 Fabric
Purple is not a color you normally see in outdoor fabrics, so, when I spied this one, I had to include it. The combination of purple, blue and teal is unusual yet interesting.
Soleil Indoor/Outdoor Instinct Moonlight 31931.11 Fabric
If you read my blog, you know that I'm not a huge fan of animal prints. But I think I could live with it in small doses, maybe on cushions made from this fabric.
Richloom Solarium Outdoor Muree Primrose Fabric
Of course I have to include a vibrant floral pattern like this one. This could provide the jumping-off point for your outdoor decorating scheme.
Jungalow Fabric, Lime
I love the name of this fabric: Jungalow. It's a large-scale print of leafy trees in shades of blue and green.
St. Tropez Fabric, Stone
I'm always looking for the perfect charcoal gray for upholstering my indoor furniture pieces. I was happy to see a number of similar outdoor fabrics like this one; it's perfect for outdoor upholstery.
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