See How Ikea Is Making Summer Hip Again

Updated on 5/6/2015 at 6:03 PM

You don't need a posh Hamptons house or exotic travel plans to live stylishly this Summer. Ikea is making it possible to enjoy the dog days from the comfort of your own backyard with its May 2015 collection, Summer in the City. The seasonal limited-edition collection features all the affordably priced furniture, textiles, and lighting you need to turn even the smallest urban outdoor space into an oasis. Take a peek here, and visit Ikea to view the collection in person.

Illuminate your backyard in a fruity glow with solar-powered LED apple- and pear-shaped floor lamps ($20).

The narrow footprint of the Applaro bar table ($89) and stools ($55 each) make them the ideal size for squeezing onto a small urban patio, while their stylish facade and durable wood construction make them perfect for outdoor entertaining.

The Mysingso beach chair ($25) works just as well in a city park as by the water.

Sommar flatwoven rugs ($13) are made of outdoor-friendly polypropylene, so you can add a pop of stylish color to the lawn.

Indoor/outdoor planters, like the Socker Plant Stand ($40) and pot with holder ($25), make it easy to infuse your apartment with lively greens.

Plastic serving ware gets a colorful Summer makeover in the dishwasher- and microwave-safe Sommar 2015 series (plates from $3 for a four-pack).

The Brunso children's easy chair ($15) is so modern and stylish that adults will want a full-size version for themselves!