15 Essentials for Alfresco Living in 2020

While we’re all nesting into our new normal and spending more time at home, it’s the season to get outside and watch the unfurling of spring into summer

From stylish lounge furniture and textiles that will withstand the elements to lighting and alfresco kitchens, Flower magazine editors round up their favorite decorating essentials for outdoor living spaces in 2020.

1 | EAST LONDON PARASOL COMPANY

Outdoor living essentials for 2020, parasol

The Whitney 2M Parasol
Let this parasol throw some shade at your next picnic. $675, eastlondonparasols.com


2 | CASTELLE

Outdoor living essentials for 2020, lounge chairs

Savannah Chaise Lounge by Barclay Butera
We love the rhythmic and detailed base. $3,202, castellefurniture.com


3 | BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

gaslit outdoor sconces

Governor Flush Mount Lanterns and Square Hanging Light
Personal favorites, always casting the perfect glow. bevolo.com


“I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work.” — Frank Lloyd Wright

4 | BARLOW TYRIE

outdoor living essentials for 2020, stackable teak chair

Layout Stacking Armchair
Handsome and highly functional. $1,120, teak.com


5 | KINGSLEY BATE

outdoor club chair

Catherine Club Chair
Pull it up to a dinner table or a fire side. $450, kingsleybate.com


6 | BROWN JORDAN OUTDOOR KITCHENS

outdoor kitchen unit

Elements by Tecno
Minimalist in its form, but a true maximalist in color. brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com


7 | PERENNIALS FABRICS & RUGS

outdoor fabric patterns

Perennials by Timothy Corrigan
Lush fabrics add depth and personality to any outdoor space. perennialsfabrics.com


8 | GLOSTER

rechargeable lantern

Ambient Mesh Small Lantern
Possibilities abound with this rechargeable, portable light. gloster.com


9 | LLOYD FLANDERS

outdoor living essentials for 2020, lounge chair

Milan Lounge Chair
With its classic shape, it’s the first chair everyone gravitates to. lloydflanders.com


10 | CENTURY FURNITURE

outdoor living essentials 2020:side table

Sail Side Table by Allison Paladino
A simple, purposeful complement to most any seat. $1,347, centuryfurniture.com


11 | ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS

sundial

Mid-19th-Century English Sundial
An original calibrated brass plate and scrolled gnomon sit atop an octagonal, carved-limestone base. $12,750, architecturalaccents.com


12 | SUMMER CLASSICS HOME

outdoor teak lounge chair in a field of blooming daffodils

Santa Barbara Teak Lounge Chair
We adore the smooth curves and clean lines. $2,128 with cushion, summerclassicshome.com


13 | KALAMAZOO OUTDOOR GOURMET

fire pizza oven

Countertop Artisan Fire Pizza Oven
You’re never too old for a pizza party. $8,995, kalamazoogourmet.com


14 | CASSINA

outdoor sofa

Sail Out Sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni
Ideal for both perching and napping. cassina.com


15 | Woodard

poolside love seat and lounge chair

Orion Armless Love Seat and Lounge Chair
$2,050–$2,500 (love seat) and $1,150–$1,450 (lounge chair); pricing depends on finish and fabric selections.
woodard-furniture.com


Produced by Amanda Smith Fowler

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