I Never Thought I’d Call a Pool Float ‘Chic’ – But Then I Saw This One From Joanna Gaines’ New Target Collection

'Chic pool float' sounds like an oxymoron. But somehow, Joanna Gaines managed to make one that looks better than most outdoor furniture

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Pool floats, in my Style Editor's opinion, are probably the least attractive outdoor accessory there is. Big, plastic, far too vibrantly colored – they're undeniable eyesores, yet a summer essential that both kids and grown-ups love. And yet most aren't designed for the latter, bright colors and garish patterns are most common when it comes to floats – until Joanna Gaines gave them a grown-up makeover.

For her summer collection at Target, Joanna Gaines took on the challenge of reimagining the pool float into something actually desirable. And after seeing her Blue Striped Inflatable Pool Lounger, I can confirm that she succeeded in creating a floatation feature that provides a comfortable spot to lounge and can double as outdoor decor.

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Just looking at this float has me dreaming of hot summer afternoons lounging in the pool with a refreshing drink in hand – despite the fact that I live in New York City. But that's the thing about good design – it's transportive. So this summer, look out for me on Central Park's North Meadow, lying back on this float, imagining that I'm drifting around in my own private pool.

With its chic stripe pattern in a soft (not overly vibrant) blue and white colorway, this float has the potential to make your pool look just as design-oriented as the rest of your outdoor space – tapping into summer trends to elevate the poolside with style.

Plus, it's not the only pool accessory from Joanna's Target collection with attractive appeal. She's also released a 4-pack of inflatable beach balls in soft colors and trendy gingham prints – easily the chicest beach balls I've ever seen. And if you don't have a pool, Joanna's released an inflatable one with the same classic stripe pattern as her pool float.

Most of us have just accepted the fact that floaties and water toys are, simply put, unattractive. For years, we've let them degrade the aesthetic appeal of our pools and our backyards. But thanks to Joanna Gaines' stylish pool accessories, that won't happen anymore.

As a matter of fact, Joanna Gaines isn't the only one who has managed to make pool floats look desirable. Find a few more styles that are just as tasteful, below.

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Now you know – there are, in fact, pool float options out there that can save your backyard's aesthetic appeal from the unsightliness of traditional pool floats. Between Joanna Gaines' pool lounger from Target and the three options above, you can make your pool as aesthetically appealing as the rest of your backyard this summer.

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Devin Toolen
Devin Toolen
Style Editor

Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.