Sunnylife’s vintage-inspired umbrella looks like it’s straight out of a Slim Aarons poolside shot from the 1950s. Style aside, it’s fitted with a 360-degree tilt angle, so you can languor in the shade from dawn till dusk. All you need now is the matching deck chair and a large glass of something ice-cold.

Business & Pleasure Co.’s nautical, fringed deckchair takes its design cues from the blue-and-white striped loungers that once lined the white sandy shores of the French Riviera. Set-up only takes a minute, and the cushions are well padded, so you can get comfy quick at any garden, park or beach. 

Proving that pool floats needn’t be a novelty, Oliver James Lilos uses puncture-proof thermal polyurethane, so that they can be used year after year. The brand’s founder, Oliver Micklewright, was inspired by childhood memories of the South of France when he created this one with architectural curves and a terracotta hue.

Outdoor cushions and soft furnishings can transform outdoor spaces – whether that’s a patio, garden or balcony. ​​“Our new cushion covers by Amuse La Bouche are all about these wide, 80s stripes that ticks those fun and vibrant boxes,” says Selfridges’ Home Buying Manager, Eleanor Gregory. Mix and match them for maximalist outdoor decor that’s a guaranteed dopamine hit. 

To enjoy a summer evening outdoors, you can’t beat a fire pit for setting the mood and keeping everyone cosy. For the hottest among them, look to Garden Trading. This minimalist cast-iron fire-pits sit low on the ground and is designed to oxidise once placed outside, so it’ll look just as good even when it’s all burnt out.

When it comes to contemporary lighting, Fermob is full of bright ideas. This Balad lamp combines minimalistic design with wireless LED technology. Featuring three light ambience settings, it’s perfect for illuminating the outdoor spaces you’ve been preparing for the warmer months. And it’s portable, so you can take it on summer trips, too. 

Delivita is the Bugatti of the outdoor cooking world. The Yorkshire-based brand combines English craftsmanship with Italian flair to create traditional Roman-style pizza ovens with sleek fibreglass shells. It cooks as good as it looks, too: this one is roomy enough to rustle up 12-inch pizzas, and the traditional clay base reaches prime cooking temperature in just 30 minutes.

Seletti’s daring, whimsical designs are highly sought after by design enthusiasts – and anyone who likes to have fun with decor. The Italian brand has been a trailblazer in the world of pop-art inspired design since the 1960s, transforming everyday items into eccentric centrepieces. Case in point: this bold, blue aluminium table. Dress it up with mismatched tableware to master maximalist tablescaping.

Mon Dada’s Urban collection candles were made for sprucing up outdoor spaces in the city. “They’re brilliant at adding some ambience to balconies or smaller terraces,” says Eleanor Gregory. Plus, they’re made with the planet in mind: each one is created from plant-based fragrance oils and essential oils, making them part of our Project Earth edit. 

Spun from wool and cashmere, this Raawi throw will keep you warm during evenings outdoors. The orange and blue brushstrokes resemble stripes from far away and will brighten up any outdoor area. Pair it with throw-on cushions in contrasting patterns for outdoor styling that will get your neighbours talking.