FROM LOUNGING TO ENTERTAINING, THESE PICKS AND INSPIRING DESIGN IDEAS—WILL HAVE YOU WONDERING WHY YOU’D EVER HEAD INSIDE AT ALL.
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The team at Georgia Zikas Design created a dining space and lounging areas with teak furniture for a natural feel and for the beautiful “silvering” teak does with age in New England.
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The Martha Stewart Collection
Berry Acrylic Tom Collins glasses with coordinating stirrers (set of 4, created for Macy’s), $56
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FUNBOY for Frontgate
Inflatable chaise lounger, $129
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Katy Perry Collections
Geli flat sandal with pine- apple-scented sole and adjustable buckle, $49
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SCOUT
Beach towel in Good Vibrations, $35
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Faced with a challenging site shape, Bromley Landscape Design built a potager garden with curved and raised beds that radiate out from the center, much like how a formal French garden might be laid out. The pathways are dressed in native gravel and the garden’s perimeter is enveloped by espalier apple trees.
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Modway
Harmony outdoor patio armchair, $593
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Cocobolo Interiors
Selemat San Blas hanging bench in natural, $839,
Cocobolo Interiors, Armonk, NY
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Lulu Home interior designers Alana Irwin and Cami Luppino used textiles to add warmth to this four-season room designed by Marc G. Andre Architects and built by Jim Gardiner of CLT Development.
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AERIN
Milla large hurricane in gold, $275
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Seaside Delights
Surfboard wall hanger by Joanne Gray, poured resin acrylic ocean art, $1,299 each, Rowayton, CT
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Well Appointed House
Dipped scalloped round wicker drink table in natural and antique white $1,556,
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Built by Fairfield House & Garden Company, the open design of this Bali-inspired pool house makes you feel like you are outdoors, while providing all the comforts of inside. Weatherproof materials also create a natural look that visually connects the space to the pool terrace.
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ET2
Cage LED floor lamp, three sizes, starting at $398
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Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Reflect embroidered Sunbrella pillow in denim (includes polyester insert), $194
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Breeo
Smokeless X-Series firepit,
19-, 24- or 30-inch, starting at $349,
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Colleen Rothschild Beauty
Black tourmaline face primer, $44
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RH
Heatsail disc infrared cantilever heater, designed by Dutch designer Piet Boon, $7,330
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This outdoor pavillion, designed and built by Lecher Development with interiors by Sage and Ginger, has a generous seating area, built-in barbeque and mini fridge, vaulted ceiling, and recessed heaters and lights for use in all seasons.