The Best Time to Build a Summer House? Spring.

Get your orders in early for this new, versatile lounge chair designed by Belgian furniture designer Mathias De Ferm. Inspired by proportions found in nature, the distinctive handwoven rope is paired with sustainably sourced teak to create beautiful, inviting lines that also offer extreme durability.

Striata Teak Lounge Chair, from $2,095, rh.com. Shop Now

Cover your bases when setting the mood outside. Interior designer William Cullum of Elle Decor A-List firm Jayne Design Studio never forgets to include wiring for a choice of outdoor lighting in the overall plan.

Chapel Hill hanging lantern, $699; hinkley.com. Shop Now

Hurricane Festival S, $495; eichholtz.com. Shop Now

Chartres wall lantern; vaughandesigns.com. Shop Now

Be sure you keep the pool party going with gracious, extra-large outdoor daybeds made for you and your five closest friends; big, colorful graphic towels; and a giant umbrella so you can keep your cool in the shade.

Ocean umbrella; tuuci.com. Shop Now

Sun beach towel by Dusen Dusen, $85; store.moma.org. Shop Now

Originally designed in 1963 by Joe Colombo, this reissued outdoor kitchen uses new materials like marine plywood and Lasermat surfaces, which offer light and humidity resistance, for enhanced durability. Available in four new colors.

Minikitchen; boffi.com. Shop Now

One of the simplest ways to update your outdoor space is by refreshing your tableware and linens. Add bold, durable striped napkins and easy-to-clean resin flatware to your cart to avoid last-minute bother.

Michelle napkin, $96 for set of 4; arilloom.com. Shop Now

Feuille de Vigne large plate, $315; gillesetboissier.com. Shop Now

Airloop round table, $585; fermobusa.com. Shop Now

This French faux bois–inspired bench is an ideal outdoor companion, and the perfect perch for extra guests. Best of all, it’s available and ready to ship.

Grove bench, $1,495; jaysonhome.com. Shop Now

This story originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Elle Decor. SUBSCRIBE