If you’re fortunate enough to have a pool to float the day away in our sizzling hot summer, or, if like our style director Louise Hilsz you are planning an outdoor oasis, here’s her dream outdoor style.
For instant shade or to add ambience on a balmy evening, a new umbrella is a perfect start to refreshing any outdoor areas. We are obsessed with this retro vibe. Ico Traders The Circus Circus Parasol, $299.
Outdoor chairs are and essential when entertaining poolside. Don’t think they need to match, be brave, choose a selection of punchy colours or go crisp white to emulate Palm Springs style. Our favourites are from French brand Fermob, available in New Zealand from Jardin.
A decorative mural will add colour and flair to your pool area, choose one wall to make a statement.
We love this creative design by Queensland-based Australia artist Katie Whyte.
Comfort and style can be achieved with outdoor cushions, a change of colour or design offers an instant update. Choose a tropical print to reflect your natural surroundings. This summer you're spoilt for choice.
Braziwi Maguana Outdoor cushion, $95. Redcurrent Denim Palm Outdoor cushion, $35. Flox Outdoor cushion, $45. The Design Store Banyan Black cushion, $80.
Cocktails by the pool anyone? After all, an outdoor oasis is best when it’s shared with friends. Every poolside-party calls for unbreakable glassware, but not the kiddie kind. Here’s our pick of the functional yet very fashionable.
Indigo Love Flemington Acrylic jug, $50. Mario Luca Guisti Acrylic Wine glass, from $41. Kartell Trama set from $32. Sara Miller Melamine Cups, $54.
For a day of fun-in-the-sun, as well as the most Instagram-worthy, floats, to buy this summer, we love the variety in every colour. From a giant shell to a retro-looking cactus, here’s our pick of the floats to make that sunshine-filled pool time much more memorable.
