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Prepare your outdoor space for summer with our edit of essential pieces to order now

As the weather brightens and the evenings lighten, it’s time to consider your outdoor entertainment areas. Plan early to avoid disappointment, and consult our edit of the essential pieces that are sure to elevate the summer entertaining season that lies ahead.

Al Fresco Dining

Make the most of your terrace or backyard area by installing a beautifully-designed table and some comfortable chairs in the space. Perfect for taking lunch or dinner outside, or hosting friends for a convivial summer evening, pieces like the Roll dining chairs by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal will elevate the aesthetic of your outdoor space while still offering comfort and practicality. 


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Kettal Roll dining chairs from Studio Italia
Paola Lenti Portofino Dining Chair from ECC
Verywood Unam Outdoor Chairs from Matisse
Kettal Il Colonnato Dining Table from Studio Italia
MDF Italia Rock Table Maxi from Matisse
Dedon Tibbo armchair from Dawson & Co.
B&B Italia Cordoba Outdoor Armchair from Matisse

Poolside Lounging

If you have a pool, ensure the area around it is fit for frequent use with a series of sleek lounge chairs. Designed to withstand the elements, these chairs will have you soaking in the warmth of summer in complete and utter bliss. From Tim Webber’s Kin design to Moletni&C’s Guell sunbed, these chairs are the pinnacle in sumptuous but sensible comfort.

Molteni&C Guell Sunlounger from Dawson & Co.
Kettal Mesh deckchair from Studio Italia
Kin sun lounger from Tim Webber
Roda Double sunlounger from ECC

Refined Relaxing

Enjoy the pristine, warm days of summer from an outdoor lounge chair that you’ll never want to leave. Whether you’re reclining on Molteni&C’s Palinfrasca lounge or finishing your favourite page-turner from Dedon’s Mbrace chair, these pieces are designed with relaxation and comfort in mind and finished in materials that ensure they can withstand any kind of weather for many seasons to come. 

Molteni&C Palinfrasca lounger from Dawson & Co.
Expormim Obi Armchair from ECC
Tribu Mood lounge chair from Dawson & Co.
Royal Botania Strappy Sun Lounger from ECC
Gandia Blasco Onsen Lounge Chair from Matisse
Tokio Teak relaxing chair from Design Warehouse
Dedon Mbrace lounge chair from Dawson & Co.

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