Temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, and the Fourth of July is right around the corner. On the most sweltering summer days, we all deserve an escape; a place to sit back, breathe, and enjoy the beauty of a summer night with family and friends, or simply have some ‘you time’. We all need a summer oasis built into our home decor. Although a dip in the pool amongst the Los Angeles hills is rejuvenating, not every outdoor oasis needs water. Through combining varied textures, integrating natural spaces, landscaping, and a splash of color, you can use some of our top design trends to create an airy and serene summertime oasis in the comfort of your own home.
Communal spaces are essential to any outdoor living space. The outdoor patios below emulate the perfect combination between a contemporary, yet casual and comfortable entertainment space. Through combining textures like wood, cotton, and wrought iron in furniture, pebbles, polished concrete, and an exposed wood in outdoor materials, you can accomplish anything from a natural and organic vibe to a sleek and modern space. We love how all of these setups center around a fire pit or fire place, which bring a warm and inviting atmosphere to any outdoor get-together, while teak furniture provides an elegant, reclaimed finish.
What would a sumner oasis be if it didn’t incorporate the nature around it? Any outdoor entertainment space should integrate raw colors, textures, and structures to create a harmonious space. The tradition of using trees in interior design dates back to Roman times, and their size, color, and structure can enhance a home. As seen below, trees can be used to frame an outdoor space and can be complemented with other warm brown tones in furniture. In the photo below, a picture-perfect scene for a magical dinner under the starts, the wooden dining table is connected to the tree with elegant lanterns, which hang from picturesque branches, radiating a rustic, yet chic ambiance for outdoor entertaining. Textured landscaping is also aesthetically pleasing in any outdoor getaway. Like the integration of wood, metal, white-washed organic seat cushions, and etched light pieces, below, the range in color and texture among landscaping complements the furniture and unifies this outdoor dining space.
It is in fact possible to be both indoors and outdoors at the same time with these beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces….and we love incorporating them in our home design! This wall of steel windows and enormous sliding glass door lets you enjoy the fresh summer air while inside your home. The exterior vertical cladding coupled with the black framing creates a rustic, yet contemporary structure, reminiscent of a refurbished barn. The incorporation of light pink flowers give off a softened, natural look. Who wouldn’t want to bring this sizzling summer courtyard inside their own home?
This white-washed summer breezeway is perfect for relaxing with your favorite novel and a glass of wine. The hanging daybed suspended by braided rope tassels welcomes easy living. The exposed, white-washed brick patio contrasts with the vibrant foliage of summer completes this tropical open air cabana.
This is one of the staff favorites: a Fire Island style boardwalk with a splash of deep ocean blue throw pillows on blue and white cabana-style seat cushions! This summertime version of the Barcelona Chair, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929, completes this casual, yet sophisticated oasis. Why not do some fun things with your home design.
