Sophisticated calm, deluxe comfort, and a host of evocative terms define the terraces of summer 2025. Expect spaces dressed in emotional minimalism, adorned with sinuous shapes, rich fabrics, and noble materials
This season, terraces are embracing a trend that marries the ‘less is more’ philosophy with a warmer, more inviting touch, extending the comfort of home to the open air. It’s a definitive celebration of the popular indoor-outdoor concept, blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces to create beautiful alfresco environments to enjoy the summer season. Importantly, this trend isn’t dictated by the size of your space or your budget, but rather by a series of well-considered decisions.
To describe outdoor living trends this summer, is to employ a host of design-focused buzzwords such as ‘effortless elegance’, ‘luxury chill’, and ‘Mediterranean retreat’. But regardless of trending terms, the focus is on creating sophisticated yet cosy outdoor spaces with the help of functional, modular, and comfortable furniture that caters to various needs. Expect to see organic shapes, gentle curves, and a natural palette featuring earthy tones, deep browns, beige, and rich greens, which all combine for exteriors that are relaxing, elegant, harmonious, and timeless.
Leading luxury outdoor furniture brands like Artelia, Banni, Royal Botania, Westwing, Gunni&Trentino, Vondom, and Lachance all embrace these principles. While each brand applies its own personality, they share similar shapes, concepts, materials, and a soft, neutral colour palette for the season. However, Westwing’s Kumi collection branches off in a more youthful pop direction with its curved metal furniture in vibrant reds and blues.
Royal Botania is adding lower-slung outdoor lounge sets to its Organix Lounge line. These are perfect for relaxed, informal dining and long after-dinner gatherings, offering plush comfort, generous proportions, and aesthetic versatility that blends beautifully with other pieces from the Belgian brand.
Gunni & Trentino’s ‘Mediterranean retreat’ concept, inspired by the Mediterranean, pairs emotional minimalism with limestone and treated wood suitable for outdoor use. However, the Spanish brand’s most standout design for these sophisticated and cosy spaces lies in its fabrics, offering nature-inspired and artisanal prints brimming with botanical motifs, weaves and textures reminiscent of hand-braiding, and Mediterranean-inspired stripes in soft hues.
Vegetation is equally important in achieving elevated, elegant exteriors. It’s about careful landscaping, not just piling up the plants! Aim for artistic arrangements rather than a home jungle effect. The same principle applies to planters and pots – look for sculpted stone, large-scale artisanal terracotta options, and hanging baskets and pots.
