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Your backyard is about to be the hottest club this summer.

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Sure, you can throw burgers on the grill, drag out some pool lounge chairs, and hope for the best, but the real pool party magic is in the details. I'm talking floating lights, cute towel hooks, and drink stations that'll make your whole situation feel less random backyard gathering and more, yes, someone here owns tinted sunscreen and knows what they're doing. Enjoy your summer, you host with the most!

A pack of rechargeable, color-changing floating pool lights if you want to create an underwater disco. These are waterproof and remote-controlled, so you can set the scene for nighttime swimming and alfresco dinner parties.

Promising review: "This is the most fun thing we have for the pool! It flashes, spins, you can have the lights up toward the sky or down in the pool! It’s great!!! Easy to recharge." —Bryn Seymour

Get it from Amazon for $18.69+ (available in four pack sizes).

A set of two resort-worthy, in-pool chaise lounges designed for water depths up to 9 inches These resin chairs are safe for all pools, whether it’s saltwater or chlorine, vinyl or fiberglass.

Promising review: "I was worried that being priced less than others, they would not be as good. They are built well and fit our pool perfectly! A+ I highly recommend them!" —Jobo

Get a set of two from Amazon for $799.20 (available in five colors).

A giant floating drink station to bring serious cabana energy to your pool without requiring anyone to actually get out of the water. The fabric shade will help keep drinks and ice cool, and the built-in compartments can hold bottles, cans, fruit, and other floating bevvies.

Promising review: "She floats, she serves, she slays a pool party. I gifted my bestie the FUNBOY cabana for her birthday! Right when I saw it, I knew she needed it. We used her all weekend.... she's thick, luxe, and the fringe shade is everything! Amazing quality too (did not deflate) — it survived kids jumping on it, adults leaning on it, drinks piled high, and was still a floating queen. Functionality is ELITE....it holds a ton of beverages, ice buckets, champagne bottles, and water bottles. Plenty of room and easy to use." —MollyWorld

Get it from Amazon for $50.53+ (available in six styles).

A rack of hooks for pool towels so your soggy towel situation has a designated landing station instead of letting everyone casually drape them over every chair, railing, and unsuspecting shrub. It comes in a bunch of powder-coated colors, so you can go crisp and simple with white or pick something punchier to make your pool area feel a little more refined. 

Good Vibes Metal is a woman- and family-owned small business based in Kansas that makes custom metal signs and wall art.

Promising review: "The towel bar is exactly what it looks like and as described. It’s perfect for outside to hand out pool towels on." —Debbie

Get it from Good Vibes Metal on Etsy for $30.10+ (available in six sizes and 30+ colors)

Or a *very* large towel rack if you want a rack that doubles as a big piece of wall decor. With this, there will be *no* way your friends and family miss where to hang their wet towels. 

Quality Tooling, LLC is a family-owned small business based in Georgia that makes metal wall art.

Promising review: "I ordered this exact sign for my pool, and it's perfect!! Great quality, the owner added all the wholes for screws, and the install was simple. Super happy." —Lara

Get it from Quality Tooling, LLC on Etsy for $270+ (available in five colors).

A 10-foot solar patio umbrella to keep the food table shady by day and subtly glowy by night. It has built-in LED lights under the canopy, a crank for opening and closing, and a push-button tilt so you can chase the shade around as the day goes on. 

Promising reviews: "I love that it is vented since it gets so hot here, and I really want some air to flow through. It is extremely easy to crank up and down." —Baxleygirl

"Absolutely love this umbrella! It's gorgeous, and it provides just the right amount of coverage. I have a windy backyard, and this umbrella stays strong in the open position. I've had mine all summer before writing this review." —Segura

Get it from Amazon for $89.98+ (available in 31 colors).

A pack of lighted flamingos for anyone who wants their pool party decor to say tropical vacation, but also possibly lawn ornament fever dream. They charge during the day, glow at night, and can float in the pool or hang out around the patio, garden, or yard like little pink party goers. 

Promising review: "These little Flamingos were a BIG hit at our company party! Bobbing around the pool, they are very visible even with the pool lights on — especially if you have colored pool lights. Made out of sturdy plastic and easy to blow up. Careful to not overfill — just enough to fill the flamingo nicely. I highly recommend these." —Jody O.

Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in packs of one, two, or four).

A pair of inflatable swan solar-powered pool lights if you want your pool to look a little elegant, but still very much in party mode. They soak up the sun during the day, glow at night, and float around casting a soft, whimsical light.

Promising review: "These floating swans are adorable! They happily bob around our pool with their cute faces and shapes, and then light up at night. They seem to be stable and sturdy — and they make you smile. 😊" —CCS

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $32.99.

An outdoor pillow that'll upgrade your lounging setup to slightly more resort-y and less bleached by the sun after several decades of summer. The insert is included and the cover is sewn closed, so once you get it, it's good to go. 

Promising review: "This pillow is exactly what I ordered, with vibrant colors." —Anonymous

A Mediterranean tile-inspired decorative pool skimmer cover because even the most forgotten little corner of your pool deck deserves a glow-up. It's designed to replace a plain round skimmer lid, which is exactly the kind of detail no one thinks about until they see it. 

Random Objects Co. is a small business based in Miami that makes 3D printed objects.

Promising review: "I love them, they made them exactly to the dimensions I needed. I am so excited to put them out when I refinish my pool deck!" —Kelly

Get it from Random Objects Co. on Etsy for $21.99.

A light-up palm tree to give your pool area a little tiki-bar energy without requiring a thatched roof or small appliance blending a batch of frozen drinks. It has LED lights on the trunk and leaves, so it'll bring the daytime decoration and the after-dark ambiance. 

Promising review: "Such a great purchase!!! This tree looks great on our deck out by the pool. It is of nice quality and comes with a place to secure it to the deck. It looks great lit up at night when we are all hanging out by the pool. We liked it so much we bought a second one!!" —Rebecca

Get it from Amazon for $63.65+ (available in five heights).

A giant inflatable snake pool noodle for siblings, cousins, or any pool crew. It's big enough to turn the water into a whole obstacle course situation, with plenty of room for kids to climb on, duck under, and generally make a delightful splashy spectacle of themselves. 

A volleyball net and basketball hoop floatie set to turn an ordinary pool day into a full-on summer tournament. It comes with both games in one, includes the balls, and has weighted anchor bags to help keep the volleyball net from drifting off, like it has somewhere better to be. 

Promising review: "So much fun! The net was easy to set up, stayed in place, and the ball is the perfect size for water play. Great for parties or family pool days." —Hope W.

A flamingo pool float, because nothing says pool day quite like a giant pink bird drifting around the water. It has sturdy handles to hold onto and plenty of room to climb aboard. This is the pool toy that'll get used immediately and photographed repeatedly.

Promising review: "Kids Loved this!! It's huge and durable. We've truly never had any issues with Intex-brand floaties. Cute addition to the pool." —Amazon Customer

An LED basketball hoop perfect for families who are not even remotely interested in calling it a day when the sun goes down. It lights up with colorful solar-powered LEDs, comes with two balls and a pump, and has a hefty water-weighted base designed to keep the whole setup from tipping into the pool. 

Promising review: "My grandkids and their friends played with this hoop all summer. They are 7, 8, and 16. It held up beautifully. No problems whatsoever. If something were to happen, I would order another immediately. Great investment!" —Cindette

A pair of outdoor Bluetooth speakers that'll double as flickering torch lanterns, because music is great, but music with a faux flame is even better. They're waterproof (bring on those spring showers and pool splashes), sync together for surround sound, and give serious "cozy evening under the string lights" energy.

Promising review: "Nice speaker for my pool deck. Love that you can sit it on a surface, stake (included) it into the ground, and hang it on the hook (included). Sound quality is nice too for its size. Not to mention the flickering light. You can also make the light still or turn it off. It looks so pretty at night. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase!" —Katie

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $79.99.

A solar-powered flame pool light if you want your pool to have a nice ambient glow without turning it into a full Las Vegas fountain show. They charge via the sun, float on the water, and give off a warm flame-like effect at night, so your pool will have a little candlelit vibe.

Promising review: "I did not expect these to be so nice. Very bright. Float around the pool charging up during the day, so pleasant to watch at night. Solid, clear plastic. Will buy again. Last all night too!" —Richard Clark

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $38.68.

A set of two adjustable zero-gravity lounge chairs with headrests, detachable side tables, and cup holders. Now, you can comfortably recline for hours next to your pool. There are 22 colors to choose from, so you're sure to find one that works with your backyard's aesthetic.

Promising review: "I really like these chairs. They are simple, lightweight, and comfortable. I use them on my deck by the pool. They are quick and easy to set up and take down, and easy to store. I bought two and liked them so well I bought two more." —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in 44 colors and patterns).

A pack of three inflatable swim rings if you want something that'll make your pool more fun, more colorful, and a little more ready for company. A smart pick for pool days with siblings, friends, or any child who prefers not to take turns when floating is involved.

Promising review: "I bought these to take to Hawaii with us. We ended up using them at the resort pools, and my kids had SOO much fun. We brought them home and used them in our pool. They lasted the entire season, which is pretty good for inflatables. My kids are rough, and they are in the pool almost every day through the summer. I'm guessing they will still be good for this season as well, but I'm buying three more for the kids' Easter Baskets. It's nice having extra for when friends come over." —Lori

Get it from Amazon for $15.29+ (available in five themes).

A pool float drink caddie so no one has to awkwardly slither out of the pool every time they want to take a sip of their drink. Reviewers say it can hold many different sizes of drinks, even large reusable water bottles. 

Promising review: "Holds many different sizes of cups — even large metallic beverage bottles." —Sunny

"Fun float to keep your drinks from taking a dip in the pool and doubles as a comfy float for our small pups too, they LOVE it!" —DawnB

Get it from Big Joe for $43.99 (available in five patterns).

Some color-changing inflatable pool balls so your pool is always the place to party. They're solar-powered and will last about eight hours on a single charge.

Each light cycles through red, blue, white, and green.

Promising review: "My pool is so old school and boring that I bought these to liven it up, and what a difference!! My pool went from 'meh' to WOW! The balls are easily inflated by mouth like a beach ball. Once inflated, a few hours in the sun, they are charged and ready to go. They light up after dusk ( it has to be rather dark). There is no manual way to power them on or off; they glow all night long. The changing colors are vibrant and very beautiful. They make my inner child happy." —J. Matheson

Get a set of four from Amazon for $59.96.

Or a pack of solar-powered flame globes if you want your pool to have dreamy little floating orbs. They inflate to 14 inches, charge via the sun, and have a weighted base to help them stay put. 

Promising review: "These have been the best purchase I made in a long time. They glow and twinkle all night, and it’s all the light I need when I let the dog out at night. Everyone who comes to my house ends up buying them, even if they don’t have a pool." —Federico L. Pavoncelli

Promising review: "This is an awesome, great size, utility cooler. The bottom is adjustable to keep it level with the pool, which is very nice. You also get two drink holders and two towel holders, which are very nice." —Kyle Rabiega

A pool float storage organizer, because pool floats and toys become a deflated mess when they're not put away after they've served their purpose. This one not only *looks* good, but it's smartly designed, too: ample storage for different sizes of floaties, woven rattan sides and bottom so that everything can drain properly, and wheels so you can move it as-needed without it becoming a whole thing. 

Get it from Wayfair for $106.99+ (available in three colors).

A pre-weighted pool stool that'll level up your pool area seating situation. These will stay put in the water thanks to their weight, but not so much that they are a pain to move. 

Promising review: "I am absolutely loving my new pool stools!! They stay put, yet are easy to move around the pool when I want to move them. You literally toss them in, and you're good to go." —Mandy Essex

A very glam outdoor towel caddy that's giving Hollywood Regency for truly one of the most boring yet necessary items your pool-adjacent space needs. And when not in use, you can just zip it up so it doesn't get all gross.

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