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Top Gun Style: A Tropical Patio

June 22, 2016 by Kate 1 Comment

Top Gun patio decor

When it comes to relaxing this summer, I’ve been watching a LOT of ’80s movies, and last week was all about Top Gun. This 1986 film directed by Tony Scott features one-liners like “I feel the need…the need for speed!” But today the focus is on slowing down and chilling out from the comfort of a retro-style patio. Yes, this entire blog post is devoted to the patio scene from Top Gun. But before you jump ship (or aircraft carrier), rest assured I’ve traded in the pink tablecloth and cushions for a sleeker take on ’80s patio style. So grab some white wine and your favorite white shirt, because it’s time to lounge…

Top Gun Tom Cruise

Top Gun dinner on the patio

Before we get started, feel free to revel in the longing looks, smoldering style and tropical flair that is the Top Gun patio scene:

White Lattice and Tropical Plants

There’s a crazy amount of white lattice in this film. Apparently every patio in the vicinity of the elite Top Gun academy is surrounded by white lattice. And don’t get me started on the abundance of white lattice during the film’s graduation scene. The set designers must have loaded up a few U-hauls with lattice and gone to town. But they got it right! After all, can you imagine a more perfect backdrop for dappled sunlight and the first blush of love?

Tom Cruise in Top Gun

Kelly McGillis in Top Gun

Throw in some tropical plants and flowing white curtains, and we’re one step shy of an early ’80s music video. But that’s kind of the point:

Tom Cruise Top Gun

Breezy Cushions and Fresh Flowers

Maverick (Tom Cruise) woos his instructor Charlie Blackwood (Kelly McGillis), and while he may be reckless in the air, he’s tender on the patio. I can’t believe I just typed that. Shall we take a look at the furniture and woven cushions? Is it weird that I just typed THAT?…

Top Gun Maverick and Charlie

Top Gun Charlie's patio

Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis in Top Gun

Clearly wicker and Pepto Bismol pink have fallen out of favor since 1986, and while carnations are making a comeback, you might want to swap them out for something a bit more tropical should you attempt to get the look at home. And speaking of…

Get the Look

Even with the prevalence of pink and “1-800-flowers” arrangements, the patio in the screen shots above exudes summer style. Try swapping out the wicker seating for a more streamlined piece, and you can even sub in some teal and ocean blue for the rosy tones to get a more updated look. Check it out:

Top Gun patio style

IMAGE SOURCES:

1st Row: white lattice from Lowe’s, ombre pillow from Target

2nd Row: white rattan sofa via Alibaba.com, artificial rubber tree from Riverside

3rd Row: potted parlor palm from IKEA, woven striped pillow from Target, white flowing fabric image via Polyvore

4th Row: faux calla lily arrangement from Target, woven striped pillow from Target

Top Gun Kelly McGillis

Bonus points if you have a pet parrot and you serve chilled white wine! Longing looks are optional. There’s just something timeless about this breezy style, isn’t there?! Happy Summer!  XOXO, Kate

Top Gun beach

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  1. Ran and Friends says

    March 6, 2017 at 10:21 am

    … best Movie ever ….. 🙂

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