Designers Fox-Nahem, architect Blaze Makoid, and landscape designer Edmund Hollander collaborated on this Hamptons pool surrounded by Paola Lenti furniture.
Photo: Peter Murdock

Beat the Heat and Cool Off by the Pool with These 10 Outdoor Must-Haves

With the rising temperatures, what could be better than creating a relaxing oasis at home

It has been the Summer of heat, and experts are predicting that the high temperatures will extend through the rest of the season and even into the Fall.  While this forecast may seem daunting to some, one area of your home is celebrating — your swimming pool!  With the recent design trend of bringing traditionally interior rooms like kitchens, gyms and theaters outside post-Covid, one could argue that this original outdoor space has been feeling a little overlooked.  If you yourself have been guilty of this, not to worry, we recommend giving your space a refresh with some new furniture and zippy accessories to make your pool the perfect escape for cooling off!

This season, outdoor manufacturers have been hard at work creating the perfect respites for you to enjoy yourself poolside.  If soaking up the sun’s rays in a comfortable chaise longue with a cocktail and book in hand is what you are after, McKinnon and Harris has you covered with their newly launched sun chaise that offers an armrest on one side for resting your drink.  If shade and protection from the sun is more your speed, try Janus et Cie’s Duo day bed that comes complete with side and back window shades so you can truly relax in cooler temperatures.  And if you still want to bring the indoors out, we’ve also included a floating Mahjong table so you can host game night in the water!

There are so many ways for you to enjoy some Vitamin D in a chic way, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites for you to look through.  Enjoy!

Couper Contrapposto Sun Chaise by McKinnon and Harris to spruce up your pool area

Couper Contrapposto Sun Chaise by McKinnon and Harris. Photo: Courtesy McKinnon and Harris

1. Couper Contrapposto Sun Chaise by McKinnon and Harris: Virginia based outdoor furniture manufacturer, McKinnon and Harris’ latest chaise longue addition to their newly released Couper collection celebrates the art of asymmetry. The wide, flat arm rest, which can be on either side, is perfect for resting a cocktail or a book.

Pool lounge covers by Weezie to spruce up your pool area

Pool lounge covers by Weezie. Photo: Courtesy Weezie

2. Pool lounge covers by Weezie: Add a personal touch to your outdoor chaises with Weezie’s striped, monogrammable lounge covers. Believe us, all of your guests will be asking where you got these!

Duo Cabana by Janice Feldman for Janus et Cie to spruce up your pool area

Duo Cabana by Janice Feldman for Janus et Cie. Photo: Courtesy Janus et Cie

3. Duo Cabana by Janice Feldman for Janus et Cie: Enjoy being outdoors without having to worry about the sun in this luxurious Duo daybed complete with shades designed by Janice Feldman for Janus et Cie.

Aquamahj Floating Game Table by The Mahjong Line to spruce up your pool area

Aquamahj Floating Game Table by The Mahjong Line. Photo: Courtesy The Mahjong Line

4. Aquamahj Floating Game Table by The Mahjong Line: Take your game room outdoors with The Mahjong Line’s newly released floating table that has been customized specifically for playing Mahjong or Rummy.

Snake Beach towel by Jonathan Adler to spruce up your pool area.

Snake Beach towel by Jonathan Adler. Photo: Courtesy Jonathan Adler

5. Snake Beach towel by Jonathan Adler: Jonathan Adler’s “Serpent chic” beach towels are a beautiful way to add some colorful design to your outdoor furniture, and who knows maybe the ancient Egyptians were correct in thinking that the motif can ward off evil forces giving your pool good vibes!

Luca daybed by Ann Marie Vering for Brown Jordan will spruce up your pool area

Luca daybed by Ann Marie Vering for Brown Jordan. Photo: Courtesy Brown Jordan

6. Luca daybed by Ann Marie Vering for Brown Jordan: If you’d like to be able to snuggle up with someone while hanging poolside, Brown Jordan has just the thing for you. The outdoor furniture company worked with L.A. based designer extraordinaire, Ann Marie Vering, to create a curved teak and aluminum-framed daybed inspired by the game of polo.

Mirasol umbrella by Santa Barbara Designs will spruce up your pool area

Mirasol umbrella by Santa Barbara Designs. Photo: Courtesy Santa Barbara Designs

7. Mirasol umbrella by Santa Barbara Designs: Known for their outdoor umbrellas, Santa Barbara Designs has upped their game this season by offering a new Regency valance with brush or bullion fringe to their classic Mirasol silhouette.

Sparkler lamps by Kensaku Oshiro for Poltrona Frau make the list of pool area summer essentials.

Sparkler lamps by Kensaku Oshiro for Poltrona Frau. Photo: Courtesy of Poltrona Frau.

8. Sparkler lamps by Kensaku Oshiro for Poltrona Frau: Available in three sizes and also with a stand that allows them to be hung, these hand-woven, rope lanterns designed by Kensaku Oshiro for Poltrona Frau offer warm, ambient light that lives up to their name.

La Malle Cushions Trunk by Lorenza Bozzoli & The Kings for Dedon to spruce up your pool area.

La Malle Cushions Trunk by Lorenza Bozzoli & The Kings for Dedon. Photo: Courtesy Lorenza Bozzoli & The Kings for Dedon

9. La Malle Cushions Trunk by Lorenza Bozzoli & The Kings for Dedon: Nothing can alter the feeling of relaxation that lounging pool side inspires like a disorganized mess. Hide all of your furniture covers and beach towels in this glamorous, bronze colored trunk by Lorenza Bozzoli & The Kings for Dedon.

Clique by F. Rota for Paola Lenti to spruce up your pool area

Clique by F. Rota for Paola Lenti. Photo: Courtesy Paola Lenti

10. Clique by F. Rota for Paola Lenti: Lounge or eat under the shade with this three for one furniture piece by Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti. The side table rotates allowing you to make your own decision on what your preference of the moment is!

Cover: Designers Fox-Nahem, architect Blaze Makoid, and landscape designer Edmund Hollander collaborated on this Hamptons pool surrounded by Paola Lenti furniture.
Photo: Peter Murdock

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