Say goodbye to “June gloom” and hello to these mood enhancers for your outdoor spaces. Turn up the style factor, no matter the temperature.
Paseo® Umbrella from Santa Barbara Designs
This sun shade may feature non-traditional vertical stripes (unlike the patterns of market umbrellas along the Mediterranean coast), but you can still put in as much horizontal time as you want. Contact for pricing santabarbaradesigns.com
E008 Embrace Outdoor Dining Chair by EOOS at Carl Hansen & Søn
Crafted from untreated, FSC-certified teak, which patinas over time, this cozy chair is stackable and comes with an optional soft outdoor cushion. $705 at carlhansen.com
Multi-Stem Vases from Heath Ceramics
With or without flowers, this versatile vase (shown here in mineral spring) adds understated style to any room. $123 each at heathceramics.com
Emmet Sofa from Room & Board
Featuring a lower seat height for modern lounging, this outdoor sofa is a circular product — it’s made from high-density polyethylene, sourced partially from recycled plastics, which can be used over and over again. $2,149 at roomandboard.com
Dawn from MANOS by Concreteworks
The cornerstone of many outdoor spaces is a fire feature: this hand-cast, fiber-reinforced concrete minimalist piece delivers maximum warmth. Starts at $6,599 (for match light options) at manos-made.com. Photo by Cody Perhamus
Lisa Boquiren is a Marin-based design and architecture writer who also consults on brand strategy for creative businesses. She has served on committees for the American Institute of Architects and has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center.
