Picture Perfect: 21 Stylish Outdoor Seating Set-Ups
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Take a seat. Pull up a pew. Rest your weary legs. The idea of a comfortable place to rest holds an almost enshrined status in our minds, and for good reason. At the end of a long day’s work, nothing feels better than a humble perch, especially one nestled outside when the weather warms up. So go on – grab a cuppa, take inspiration from these 21 beautiful outdoor seating designs and, dare we say it, put your feet up.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
2. Cool curves. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Luigi Rosselli Architects
Designer: Luigi Rosselli Architects
…Here’s a view of the seating surrounding the fire pit from a different angle.
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3. Rock ‘n’ roll. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Northbourne Architecture + Design
Designer: Northbourne Architecture + Design
4. Cool cantilever. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: DDB Design Development & Building
Designer: DDB Design Development & Building
5. Under planted. Perth, WA
Designer: Swell Homes
Designer: Swell Homes
6. Natural restraint. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: B.E Architecture
Designer: B.E Architecture
7. Built in. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Melbourne Design Studios
Designer: Melbourne Design Studios
8. Minimalist marvel. Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Griffin Enright Architects
Designer: Griffin Enright Architects
9. Nature’s way. Boston, USA
Designer: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
Designer: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
10. Simple style. Los Angeles, USA
Designer: MTLA – Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture
Designer: MTLA – Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture
11. Out on a ledge. San Luis Obispo, USA
Designer: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Designer: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
12. Bedecked beauties. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Secret Gardens
Designer: Secret Gardens
13. Ships ahoy. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Luigi Rosselli Architects
Designer: Luigi Rosselli Architects
14. Hidden treasure. Oak Beach, Queensland
Designer: bàlay Vandyke
Designer: bàlay Vandyke
15. Hanging out. San Diego, USA
Designer: Debora Carl Landscape Design
Designer: Debora Carl Landscape Design
16. Under cover. Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Molly Wood Garden Design
Designer: Molly Wood Garden Design
17. Up the garden path. Auckland, NZ
Designer: Registered Master Landscapers
Designer: Registered Master Landscapers
18. Going troppo. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Brannelly Outdoor
Read about this garden was transformed from bland and featureless to a tropical retreat
Designer: Brannelly Outdoor
Read about this garden was transformed from bland and featureless to a tropical retreat
19. Stump jumper. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Adam Robinson Design
Designer: Adam Robinson Design
20. Swing when you’re winning. Tokyo, Japan
21. Chill zone. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Hannah Puechmarin
Your turn
Which of these 21 outdoor seats would you like to be reclining on right now? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save your favourite images, and join the conversation.
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Designer: Hannah Puechmarin
Your turn
Which of these 21 outdoor seats would you like to be reclining on right now? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save your favourite images, and join the conversation.
More
Craving another dose of design inspiration? Don’t miss last week’s Picture Perfect: 20 Stylish Ideas to Divide Your Space
Designer: Think Outside Gardens