Try GOLD - Free

Lookbook

Living Etc Magazine

|

July 2021

Alfresco living and entertaining never looked so good…

- THEA BABINGTON-STITT

Lookbook

Display away

Give your outdoor space as much love and care as you would your interiors by tidying up. A sleek storage unit provides the perfect place to display gardening paraphernalia to Instaworthy levels. ‘When styling galvanised shelves, add objects in wood, rattan, and a lot of greenery to soften the impression,’ says landscaping engineer and garden designer Josephine Formoso.

GET THE LOOK String outdoor shelving system, from £50, Utility

Inside out

Outdoor rooms are very much of the moment – after all, they provide the best of both indoors and out. Create the perfect space to relax or entertain in by considering all the elements as you would for any interior room. Choose weatherproof furniture that you actually enjoy sitting on – comfort is king here just as it is in your living room. Add softness with rugs and then layer up with cushions and throws for extra comfort as the cool evenings draw in. For your lighting elements, look for IP65 rating.

GET THE LOOK Backpack chair, from £1,289; Backpack sofa, from £2,275, both Ligne Roset

Throw shade

MORE STORIES FROM Living Etc Magazine

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

Deck the halls (fast)

Don't let those garlands get the best of you – clever Christmas prep ideas are served

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

Force of nature

Working with wood to make objects for the home and table, Sophie Sellu is a rising design star - and her crafted pieces are great gifts

time to read

1 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

RAISE THE BAR

A custom bar area helps to set the tone and atmosphere when entertaining by allowing guests to congregate in one area and connect with each other. In this project designed by US design studio Alana Marie Interiors, the custom walnut bar also doubles as a privacy screen, helping to zone the space in a practical and elegant way. The slatted panels create beautiful storage nooks for glassware and bar accessories, demonstrating how form and function can be seamlessly integrated.

time to read

3 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

House PARTY

Full-on glamour is what's playing at this disco era, 1970s Milan-inspired apartment owned by a retired radio personality

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

House rules

Designer and bon viveur Jonathan Adler reveals the must-haves and bits of bad taste no Christmas home should be without

time to read

1 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

MOUNTAIN high

Colorado's epic landscape played a part in the design of this chalet-style home – and what a jaw-dropping retreat it is

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

SHIMMER & SHINE

This glittering Parisian pad brings the glamour of party season year-round

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

DRINKS ON THE house

This mid-century modern Beverly Hills home was built for hosting, with a glam bar room worthy of a Hollywood movie at its heart

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

Full of festive charms

Designer Anya Hindmarch adds wit, whimsy and an eclectic mix of bag charms to up the seasonal ante, as she tells our editor Pip Rich

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Living Etc UK

Living Etc UK

Good times

Luxury event catering is their day job, so it's no surprise that this London couple designed their home with entertaining in mind

time to read

2 mins

December 2025

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size