Picking The Perfect Poolside Furniture For Lazy Summer Days

The summer is approaching, and this brings the opportunity to host sociable garden gatherings, or simply top up your tan by the pool. At our Amersham showroom, we have a range of garden furniture that is perfect for styling your poolside space. Here are some sophisticated pieces to help you entertain and relax in style this summer. 

Chic poolside daybeds

The outdoor daybed is a firm favourite for luxurious poolside lounging. Choose a chic half-moon shape with enough room for two, or full circular shapes that can accommodate a family group. For more compact spaces, choose single daybeds with cushioned layers for the ultimate blissful me-time. 

Look for pieces with weatherproof cushions that will resist rain showers and fading, and discrete wheels so they can easily be repositioned to catch the sunniest spot. 

Classic sunloungers

The statement sunlounger is a classic choice of poolside furniture. It’s versatile and allows you to select various levels of comfort: from sitting upright for sipping drinks and socialising, to partially reclining as you read and keep an eye on children playing in the pool, or fully reclining so you can chill out and work on your tan. 

If your poolside is used for multiple purposes, then a comfortable sunlounger that can be easily adjusted is a must-have item. The addition of some small side tables beside each lounger to hold drinks, books, and suncream will complete the look to perfection. Don’t forget to install some parasols for shade and sun protection.

Outdoor sofas and lounge chairs

A luxury outdoor sofa or lounge chair set is the ultimate way to combine the comfort and cosiness of the indoors with the joy of being in the fresh air and soaking up some vitamin D. If you love sociable gatherings, go for a spacious L-shaped sofa and a pair of lounge chairs in a stylish material such as teak or rattan.

For cosier chats or romantic evenings watching the sun set, choose a two-seater lounge chair, or an adorable moon-shaped swing arm chair. 

Opt for neutral tones that will complement natural stone and greenery, and add pops of colour and design with scatter cushions and throws. A centrally positioned glass topped coffee table will anchor the seating, and provide a useful surface for finishing touches such as earthenware bowls, vases or sculptures. 

Al fresco dining sets

Dining alfresco by your poolside is the essence of summer, and is perfect for cocktail parties, barbecues, family meals, or romantic candlelit dinners for two. Choose quality materials that will stand the test of time and set the right tone, such as solid natural wood, glass-topped tables, or ceramic-topped rattan. 

Add finishing touches with stylish lighting such as lanterns to provide a soft evening glow, and soften hardscaping with planters and pots for grasses and flowers.