Don’t call it a trend: call it a lifestyle. There’s no finer tonic than the great outdoors. We’re planning for picnics on the lawn, everyone’s-invited garden parties, and soaking up the last of the sun’s rays before relaxing into balmy nights below twinkling lights. It’s also the perfect time to treat your garden, deck or patio to an indulgently comfortable sofa or lounge set, ready to sink into with a good book, a dreamy playlist… and perhaps a cocktail or two. Out of office? It’s on.

It’s all about the escapism. Whether you embrace a breezy, beachy aesthetic of tiki torches and fire pits or are dreaming of a garden getaway brimming with magical mushrooms and fairy light skies, this is a season of transformation and adventure. Build dens and nooks to fill with flickering candlelight, or take your patio from cluttered to coastal with old fashioned festoon bulbs and tones of soothing coral.

All-grey-everything? Not this summer. Splash out on colour and drench your outdoor haven with personality and charm. We’re loving dusky purples and lilacs paired with forest greens for relaxation, and soft, chalky oranges with seafoam blues and sandy neutrals for a cool, coastal aesthetic. Choose candles and accessories in coordinating shades, then pair with table linens, outdoor cushions and blankets to complete the look.

However you choose to curate your outdoor space this season, we invite you to breathe deeply, step outside, and get ready to discover the joy of summer.