How to Create an Amalfi Coast Decor in Your Outdoor Space ?

There’s one detail that fascinates me about the typical outdoor decor of the Amalfi Coast: every hotel or beach club has its signature color for their retro striped patio umbrellas and matching loungers. Each time, the stripes feature bold colors.

You’ll find blue and white stripes, pink and white stripes, yellow and white stripes. So, we’re stealing this idea to bring a touch of Italy into our garden.

Italy is synonymous with history and, consequently, with iconic architecture. A detail often found in hotels and villas along the Amalfi Coast showcases the ingenuity of Italian architects of the past: the built-in benches.

These benches, carved directly into the stone of the villas or the surrounding walls, were designed to optimize every inch of space. To complete the look, don’t forget to dress these benches with summer-colored cushions adorned with floral patterns.

Italy is also a land rich in traditions and this is reflected in its outdoor furniture. Say goodbye to trendy pieces and make way for timeless rattan armchairs inherited from nonna.

You can hunt for these treasures at your local flea market. It will make it a sustainable and responsible choice while adding a touch of heritage to your outdoor space.

Columns are a symbol of Italy’s history, particularly that of ancient Rome. This iconic feature can be seen not only on monuments but also as a decorative element on the façades of villas along the Amalfi Coast, especially adorning balconies and terraces.

This detail for sure will require a little more investment if you want to fully adopt an outdoor decoration inspired by the Amalfi Coast.

On the Amalfi Coast, summers are scorching, so people seek coolness and shade. Gardens are therefore optimized for this purpose, especially through the use of traditional “giardini di limoni”, vegetal pergolas that can be found everywhere, from restaurant terraces to the gardens of private villas.

Many pergolas are adorned with fruit trees like the iconic lemon tree or orange tree, carefully hand-trained onto chestnut wood structures. And if you’re not too keen on fruit, you can always opt for wisteria or bougainvillea, though their beauty comes with a catch: the first hides toxic seeds, while the second guards its blooms with sharp thorns (both should be kept away from children and dining areas).

What I love about the outdoor decor style of the Amalfi Coast is that it’s built to last! Just like rattan armchairs, you can invest in a matching wrought iron table and chairs set.

Wrought iron is durable and perfect for outdoor use. It will develop a patina over time, giving it that rustic charm we all adore.

This is not the kind of furniture you’ll grow tired of. If you ever want a change, you can simply update the color of the cushions when they wear out.

While traveling along the Amalfi Coast, one thing becomes clear: the vibrant color palette that surrounds you everywhere, from the hues of the building facades to the flowers in the gardens and the varying shades of blue in the sea.

Color is a key element of outdoor decor on the Amalfi Coast, so don’t shy away from bold choices think : orange, yellow and green for your outdoor cushions or transform your garden into a kaleidoscope of colorful blooms.