Get the Look: Colorful and Portable Rooftop Décor Part II

I recently showed you some lighting and furniture that will help you to get the look of a colorful and portable rooftop environment. Well, a functional and comfortable rooftop can't be achieved without accessories and textiles, too. To hear about them, read more.

Rooftop Accessories: Pick up a picnic basket to bring up your food and tableware from the kitchen. Get a galvanized tub, bucket, or basket of some sort, and fill it with your entertainment — be it roll-up checkers, dominoes, horseshoes, or a 30 of beer. A flyswatter isn't a bad thing to have around, and if your rooftop has a fence or boundary, a lawn bowling set is a fun accessory as well.

Outdoor Textiles: Create a focal point with a bamboo or all-weather outdoor floor mat. Mix floor cushions and pillows in stripes, florals, and plain colors to give your rooftop a relaxed, cozy feel. Pick up a cushion storage bag to put them in when you head indoors. Be sure you've got some throws for when the temperature drops; if it's got a handle or rolls up easily, that's best.