8 FUN WAYS TO lounge around

Your backyard could become the hangout of the season. Take a cue from these decked-out spaces.

Mod hot spot

Butterfly chairs have sink-right-in appeal, and a semicircle of them around a firepit is an open invite for s'mores in this Hillsborough, CA, yard. Lanterns in the tree make the whole space look magical.

GET THE VIBE The chairs are from Circa50; the hanging lanterns are from Tazi Designs and Etsy, but string lights can achieve a similar effect.

DESIGN BY @JULIECROSBYDESIGN

XL crash pad

The only thing better than a porch swing is one that's practically a bed. When it's 38 inches deep like this one in Dover Plains, NY, there's room to sprawl out with a book-or kick back with the kids.

GET THE VIBE The swing is from ThePorchSwing Company.com. Bolsters offer cushioning on all sides; these are upholstered in striped fabric by Holly Hunt.

DESIGN BY @VALERIEGRANTINTERIORS

Total staycation

Teak and fabric loungers, like the ones in this Summit, NJ, backyard, have resort cred with or without the pool. Cold drinks are always within reach on the glam garden stool.

GET THE VIBE The stool is from Made Goods, and the loungers are by Kingsley Bate. Back wheels are key: The chairs won't screech if you move them.

DESIGN BY @MLINTERIORDESIGNS