Dedicated to Design: August 2026
EDITOR’S PICKS | IMAGES: PRESS LOFT
From sizzling barbecues to laid-back al fresco dining, a summer heatwave calls for stylish ways to celebrate outdoors. Think elegant tableware, ambient lighting, cooling design details and garden-ready essentials made for long lunches, golden barbecue evenings and effortless entertaining in the sunshine.
Your new best friend at the barbecue: LECHUZA’s PILA planter system turns outdoor kitchens into stylish, green retreats, combining smart modular design with easy-care planting and built-in irrigation for effortless indoor or outdoor summer living. From £56.
Perfect for garden parties and barbecues, this hand-blown, hand-cut crystal jug brings timeless elegance to the table, catching the light beautifully while serving summer drinks in style. £410.
Bring some relaxing water sounds to your al fresco dining space with this contemporary, yet elegant corten steel fountain. It is an ideal style element for showcasing water outdoors, both visually and acoustically. £872.
This elegant white cut-out lantern casts a warm, inviting glow outdoors, bringing instant atmosphere and a softly decorative finish to summer tables. £34.99.
The German brand onomao combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements, as can be seen in this teal-coloured mezze platter – perfect for side dishes, desserts or breakfast in the morning. £16 per platter.
Handcrafted from untreated steel, this rustic rocket stove is ideal for cooler barbecue evenings, burning wood with minimal smoke while creating impressive heat and a beautiful flame outdoors. £121.
Does your al fresco dining area need a fresh upgrade? That’s easily done with some new seat cushions such as these pastel-coloured ones. Its water-repellent coating, cotton materials and handles makes this cushion convenient and ideal for summer garden parties and barbecues. £25 per cushion.
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