Spring has sprung, and our annual pilgrimage back to the great outdoors has begun. As we emerge from our winter hibernation, we do so with fresh inspiration — ready to reimagine our outdoor areas into elevated oases for the warmer months ahead.

There’s been a real move in recent times towards treating our outdoor spaces with the same, design-led approach we would the interiors of our homes, crafting sumptuous, sophisticated settings that act as an extension of our lounges, kitchens, and dining rooms. From imagining chic and functional outdoor kitchens, to eschewing the traditional (and practicality-led) designs of outdoor furnishings — instead opting for something a little more contemporary and intriguing, to selecting transitional furnishings (such as a plush club chair or chic sofa) that can find a place both outside of and within our homes, and inviting tactile touches and lighting usually reserved for indoor settings into our outdoor living spaces — the lure of the great outdoors is stronger than ever.

“A meal enjoyed Al fresco is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and there’s no better way to relish the warmer months than by dining outside.”

A meal enjoyed al fresco is one of life’s simplest pleasures, and there’s no better way to relish the warmer months than by dining outside. While the hardiness and durability of materials is an obvious consideration, the modern outdoor dining options are plentiful — from contemporary riffs on traditional dining chairs, such as Design Warehouse’s Carlos armchair, to sculptural occasional chairs like Molteni&C‘s Petalo armchair, and modern daybeds for more casual entertaining. And if you’re simply seeking a nook within which to curl up with a good book in hand, a sumptuous sofa or luxurious lounger with the ability to withstand the elements is just the ticket.

“for those fortunate enough to possess outdoor settings with a striking outlook, capitalise on your vista with a bespoke set-up that wholly maximises the view.”

Elsewhere, for those fortunate enough to possess outdoor settings with a striking outlook, capitalise on your vista with a bespoke set-up that wholly maximises the view. From perfectly positioned seating to reimagining the space entirely to draw the focus outwards, to cleverly selecting furnishings that complement the space’s backdrop in colour, shape, or material, the options are endless, and the results are exceptional.