Enjoy the Summer Sun by lounging around in the “Great Outdoors.” The Cabanne is a modern styled Cabana by Paola Lenti and Bestetti Associati is a fantastic exposition of style, comfort and functionality. The cabana has a distinct architectural element to it, but that doesn’t dominate the design since it is balanced by the organic natural elements. The  metal and iroko-wood enclosure is modular, making it extremely versatile and suitable for rocking parties or an al fresco rendezvous!

Modern Stylish Cabana by Paola Lenti

IKEA has further lowered the price of TULLERÖ, which is an outdoor dining set. Available now for $99.00, the entire set includes; a table, a bench,and two armchairs. Hence, making the entire set a steal. Made of renewable wood, the TULLERÖ outdoor dining furniture set is an appropriate buy, as we have almost bid adieu to winters. The TULLERÖ also doesn’t have the typical Swedish aesthetics and is almost rustic in nature. While, you cannot order this outdoor set online, you can check out all the pertinent information about it here.

IKEA TULLERÖ Outdoor Dining Furniture Set

Nautica is a rattan hanging chair that been designed by Spanish studio Mut Design, who clearly have taken in consideration modern design sensibilities. This modern piece of furniture is available through Expormim and is suitable for both commercial and residential purposes. Ideal to lounge around to soak in the summer sun, the hanging chair is a detailed exposition of style and function and also borrows heavily from past Expormim furniture pieces.

Nautica Rattan Hanging Chair

Currently Amazon is offering up to 30% discount on Griffen Patio furniture and now that summer is not too far off, it is the perfect time to buy some new wicker furniture. The collection is made up of sofas, chairs, and coffee tables and the Strathwood Griffen All-Weather Wicker 3-Seater Sofa in particular caught our eye. Retailing for $429.99 after a 34% discount, the  3-seater sofa is made of woven resin wicker and has a powder-coated aluminum frame. The sofa measures 32 inches long by 79 inches wide by 30 inches tall and has an unbeatable air of casual elegance around it.

Strathwood Griffen All-Weather Wicker 3-Seater Sofa

This strange looking contraption is a lounger bed for sunbathers and has been designed by CML. The Impero Multifunctional Bed is suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage and is the epitome of comfort if not style.  The bed takes bout 10 minutes to make a full turn, this allows movement and ensures a totally uniform tan and comes in three versions: Top, Top and Mini Basic. For further relaxation, the bed has been equipped with an  electrically adjustable backrest, dual electronic vibrating massage, music support and an electronic nebulizer with extendable shower.

The Impero Multifunctional Bed

The Patio Furniture collection by Deesawat is both fun and functional and you don’t expect anything less from a company that has the motto of “quality that comes naturally.” The collection is made up of uniquely designed furniture pieces that stand apart from the rest of the clique and we love the included funky patterned pillows and cushions as they complement the collection perfectly.

The Patio Furniture Collection by Deesawat

We know right now in most part of the world, it is freezing cold. However, if you are blessed with warm and wonderful weather, then celebrate your luck by going camping in the Great Outdoors. The tents by FieldCandy are the ultimate in style and we are totally crushing on the funky patterned tents. The designer tends are available in a plethora of styles and colors and there is something fore everyone. For full information head over here.

Designer Tents By FieldCandy

Next time you are lounging around in the backyard and basking in the glorious sun, ditch the hammock and get something totally unique and cool like the Euroflora’s Grass Bed. We know the bed can of look silly, but we must admit it can totally grow on you (pun intended). This unique outdoor bed was first spotted in an exhibition in Italy and we don’t mind having it in our gardens for sure.
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Euroflora’s Grass Bed

Outdoor soirees in December are usually a distant dream, but if you have the right tools, you can entertain in the “Great Outdoors” with panache. Invest in the Vega Gas Fire Pit, which is a beautiful amalgamation of style and function and will impress the guests. Designed and manufactured in the UK from high grade stainless steel and powder-coated pressed steel, the fire pit produces crisp, clean flames and for more information head over here.

The Vega Gas Fire Pit

Plywood gets a bad rep and is seldom used in designer furniture. However, the Branca Plywood Chair is a great example of how when used imaginatively, can make a impression. The curved chair is part Portuguese, part Nordic and a whole lot stylish. The curved shell shape makes the art of sitting comfortable and when teemed with the perfect cushion and blanket, will become blissfully comfortable.

Branca Plywood Chair

The Living Sail Collection Of Outdoor Furniture

It won’t be too long before we bid adieu to the summer sun and welcome the harsh winters. So make the best use of the reaming sunshine by getting the Ergonomic Beach Lounger. Recommended by physical therapists, this lounger relieve spinal pressure and provide support at stress-prone points on the body. The sloping headrest has a massage-table style face opening that allows you to lie prone and read in comfort without cervical hyperextension. The lounger can can be purchased from Hammacher for  $169.95.

The Ergonomic Beach Lounger

Show off your superstar status to the neighborhood by getting the Star Indoor/Outdoor Swing Chair. The  plump, weather-resistant, easy-care chair is perfect to sink in  and  enjoy the outdoors with a book or a chilled glass of beer. You can put it on a porch or sunroom and make it hang from a garden arbor beam or swing frame. The cushions are polyfill with zip-off Sundure poly covers and the swing chair can be purchased from Acacia for $149.95.

Star Indoor/Outdoor Swing Chair

Patio Furniture doesn’t necessary need to be brown or black. Case in point, the stunning Sun Bed that is available in vibrant shades like yellow, orange, red and even a staid grey. Designed by Les Jardins au bout du mooned, the Sun Bed is perfect for the beach or the garden and has an extremely ergonomic design.  The adjustable back section ensures a comfortable experience and there is also storage space to store towels, sunscreen and other knickknacks!

Modern And Bright Sun Bed

The “There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1″ Doormat pays the perfect homage to our computing existence. his floor/door mat is a densely needle punched, polypropylene carpet mat with an IP address printed on it. Told you it was clever.  Ideal for use indoors or outside and built to handle heavy traffic, the  Polypropylene surface, vinyl backed entrance mat can be purchased from Think Geek for $39.99.

“There’s No Place Like 127.0.0.1″ Doormat

Here is something you may want for your backyard. This is the Shed Cyril Sideboard, a piece that carries some organic design and the first piece of the Shed furniture series. The sideboard is simple in design and features unique doors.

The Shed Cyril sideboard also boasts a nice contrast between the white doors and the dark, walnut wood body, making it perfect for the contemporary home. The furnishing comes with a distinguished brass lock which should perfectly top off the overall organic designed doors it comes with.

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The Shed Cyril Sideboard

There are times that you may want to place your home theater entertainment gadgets outdoors but the problem is that pain of having to transport them and placing them back. Then again, if you want something made for the outdoors without having to ruin your current setup, the Outdoor Inflatable Theater could be a great solution.

The Outdoor Inflatable Theater is made of 72” bright, white vinyl where it will inflate entirely in 5 minutes with the help of a built-in electric pump. They also feature water-resistant PVC which should make it ideal even near the swimming pool. But as far as video quality is concerned, this outdoor inflatable theater has limits. The projector that it comes with maxes out at 480p resolution, sporting 16:9 aspect ratio, a contrast ratio up to 600:1, with 900 lumens for optimal brightness.

It comes with the usual connectivity options (HDMI, VGA, and component) and can be yours for $999.95.

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Outdoor Inflatable Theater

Don’t be fooled by the rather unique design of the “Sitting Bulles” as this seating system takes the art of lounging seriously. Inspired by conventional medicine balls, the outdoor furniture system is made of transparent polyurethane balls and has been designed by french designer Marie Galoyer. The transparent balls can be easily connected through a central capsule  with a  clipping mechanism.

“Sitting Bulles” Outdoor Seating System

Here is something for the backyard or outdoor activities you may have planned. Tables are normally available already wherever you go but just in case you want a portable one that comes with added functionalities, the “Another Picnic Table” should lesser your worries.

The picnic table was designed by Wouter Nieuwendijk and Jair Straschnow. It features foldable seat flaps that make it look like a standard table for functions. If not used, the table can convert and turn into a comfortable backrest with one’s back resting on the table.

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Transformable Picnic Table

Vondom offers another neat outdoor solution for people who frequently have guests around or for people who spend a lot of their time drinking a glass or two to unwind. This is a Fiesta lighted bar which should be a hit especially on gatherings or parties.

Internally, the said bar offers lined shelves for easy storage. The bar is available in a variety of sizes (small, medium and large) and should be something great to have as a deck or a patio at your home. This futuristic bar even glows, so the party doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. It comes with everything a party lover could ever dream off so if you have the moolah for it, seriously consider it.

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The Fiesta Lighted Outdoor Bar

Enzo Berti unveils a new line of seating solution, something that seems to be made to perk up your backyard. These are the Island Seating System from Kreoo, seats which carry the shape of tropical coral reefs one may only find in the Indian or Pacific Ocean.

They can be bought individually but for the people who are really setting up a fancy backyard or outdoor setup, you may very well end up buying more than one. The seats are made of marble and wood designed with fluid lines that draw the contours remind you of organic forms in their perfect natural irregularities. The collection was on hand at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

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Island Seating System

Here are some more unique looking chairs you can consider placing in your home. They are simply called the Modern Chairs and Stools designed by Michael Stolworthy, elegant and organic for people seeking suggested chair designs that offer utter rest.

Aside from resting, they can be great aids to help you reflect a bit whether it be inside or outside your pad. Contemplative pieces like dripping tar that welcome a new attitude in home decor.

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Modern Chairs and Stools by Michael Stolworthy

They seem like standard stuff you would see in a park but you just have to give these two Dutch designers, Rogier Martens and Carmela Bogman, a lot of credit for coming up with these outdoor furniture creations.

Called the Pop/Up Installation, they were received by the Utrect, Netherlands people. The whole lot is actually a table set constructed out of heavy-duty metal. To get the three-piece furniture set out of the ground people wanting to use have to engage the pump system which is nearby.

Other than that, they can also be rearranged to different heights of the occupants choosing. Then when they are done with the furniture set, it is easily pumped back in to the ground like it was never there.

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The Pop/Up installation Outdoor Furniture

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Handy Inflatable Snow Shoes

With the outdoor activities bound to be the next agenda for most folks, here is a deal you can check out to get some savings. Walmart is offering the Coleman Pack-Away Camp Kitchen for only $69 and you just have to add 97 cents to have it delivered to your footsteps.

This 14.5-lb. kitchen features separate food preparation and cooking areas, a 24″ grilling zone, stove, tabletop, and more. An ideal solution to have either for your camping trip or a simple backyard party any time.

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Coleman Pack-Away Camp Kitchen for $69

Bürstner’s Averso Plus Is A Home Away From Home

Here is something to perk up your garden. Called the “Kubes”, this is a modular way of designing your outdoors and garden thanks to designer Royer Thirion. Gardening in all aspects is supposed to be a great stress reliever and with pleasant colors like green and white, it can even act as an anti depressant.

This design is stacked up to avoid unwanted mess and what you may have to be wary of as far as the Kube concept is concerned is making sure the white portions do not end up being muddied up when you water your plants or when rain falls.

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Stylize your Garden with the Kubes Concept

If you love Alice in Wonderland, then the Tea Cup Stool should be something for you. It gives that overgrown look, something that places the usual miniature figures into something more functional. The said giant Tea Cup is made of molded plastic and should be a great fit for your outdoor needs.

With the Tea Cup Stool, you can now hold a tea party by your backyard in style. If that doesn’t interest you, then maybe placing it in your child’s room would be a great idea.

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The Tea Cup Stool

Here is something that you can surely use in the outdoors. Called the M.A.T., this is a customized piece of furniture made for outdoor loving folks, coming with air pockets. All you have to do is to inflate them and you get some cool pillows or stools which you can use in the outdoors.

This means that you no longer have to worry about bringing around some bulky stuff when you want some relaxation and comfort when you are in the outdoors. This one also converts into a corner lounge type seating arrangement and a bed with two pillows.

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The M.A.T. Inflatable Furniture

We have seen improvised ways of camping indoors and this indoor campfire solution from Andrew Moore should be something that can stand out above the rest. The Coze Indoor Campfire features a little bed of artificial coals which should help simulate your indoor camping itineraries.

The solution can also be ideal for cooking indoors and doesn’t make use of flames but rather, ambient fire. It also features a flap type cover that you can use to close the bed of artificial coals a part of the flap cover also acts a handle, making it easier to carry around.

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Coze Indoor Campfire from Andrew Moore

Cozy Garden Sofa

Here is another luxury piece for the people who spend a lot of time in the sun. Royal Botania unveils a new luxury sun lounger called the D-Lux, something which should fit in well in your backyard or pool if you have one.

The D-Lux Sun Lounger boasts of an ultra-modern aluminum frame topped off by popular colors which should complete your overall outdoor relaxation itineraries. The smooth lines and modern details of this sun lounger will hug your body and support its natural forms so you will be able to lounge in complete luxury and soak up the sun.

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The D-Lux Sun Lounger for your Outdoor Needs

“A normal tent or camper van means people miss out on these things. So I designed this eccentric shelter with the aim of offering an unusual experience under the stars while keeping all the comfort of a bedroom suite.”

BubbleTree Inflatable Tent

Now this is what you can truly call camping out in style! Called the Bazar Tent, the creation was really meant for social gatherings. But if you can afford it (price undisclosed unfortunately), this is one cool tent to have when you spend the night outdoors or simply want to rough it.

The Bazar Tent is a brainchild of Lambert Kamps and is made of inflatable bags. Individual airbags are sewn together like bricks to create this tent. Fun, unique and definitely one-hell-of-a-looker, this tent is truly a class apart.

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The Bazar Tent

Here is a different kind of tent which you can consider using on your next outdoor adventure. The Lambert Kamps Bazar Tent is made up of inflated airbags which should provide comfy roughing it activities for adults and kids every time.

The tent also opens up an option for old, unused airbags. In order to create this tent, the individual inflated bags were simply sewn together like bricks. With the tent, people who experience discomfort can now look forward to a lot of it, thanks to this tent’s pillowed features!

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Lambert Kamps Bazar Tent

Here is a lighting project you may want to consider for your home interior goals. The Bat-Yam Biennale “Skylight” is an idea from designers Ani Levi, Iftach Friedman, Yasha Goman and Eyal Yona Segev. This is one lighting project that can truly light up your world, especially in the outdoors.

This is a giant lantern which is attached to a crane. Ideally, it was designed for use in construction sites although I don’t see why you cannot use it for your outdoor gatherings and parties right?

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The Bat-Yam Biennale Skylight

Don’t worry anymore about wanting to sit down and relax when you are on the go. The Bag Hug Chair is as portable as they get, useful for campers or people who want to make sure that they have something to sit on when the need arises.

Now the Bag Hug Chair is of course a concept but you will agree that this creation does make sense. Carrying it around should be easy considering it can be transformed to and from a backup travelers would carry around on trips.

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The Bag Hug Chair is Portable

Here are some neat looking outdoor chairs that should provide people some comfortable outdoor relaxation. The Eslide Deck Chair is made from wood and plastic and are ergonomically designed to really hit the spot when the need for time off arrives.

The Eslide Deck Chair was designed by MUB and should be perfect for people who spend a lot of time by their backyard or their pools (if they have one). Modern and stylish, relax in style with these new designed chairs for a change.

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The Eslide Deck Chair

The Dune by Rainer is a concrete-inspired outdoor chair that is especially designed with sheets of fiber cement. While we all know that cement-inspired furniture would normally be limited to benches or some novelty creations, these are some impressive pieces.

Perk up your outdoor furnishings with the Dune, something that should take your outdoor ambiance to another level. The pieces of ‘Dune’ can be used as standalone couches or combined to create a rock hard sectional.

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The Dune Curvy Couches

Here is something handy for the outdoors. Although you may find good use for it at home, it is a chair, a table or perhaps even storage for food and stuff. The Bonfi Outdoor Storage chair should be perfect for picnics or something for your backdoor functions.

It is so flexible and functional and comes with an insulated compartment that can double as a cooler for your drinks. It also comes with built-in cupholders and a bottle opener. The Bonfir Outdoor Storage Chair costs a reasonable $79.

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Bonfi Outdoor Storage Chair

This time, you don’t have to worry about where to set your picnic since you can carry something portable. This is a foldable and wooden picnic table which can fold into a suitcase.

It is made of wood and aluminum and weighs only 22 pounts, making it a portable solution to carry the next time you go out and have an outdoor event.

The table can take care of as many as four people, not more than 240 pounds per seat please. The ‘Wooden Picnic Table’ comes in Medium brown wood stain color.

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A Foldable and Wooden Picnic Table

Party in style with the Wellbas WPS BBQ Grills. Korean manufacturer Wellbas Limited offers these new high-end grills offering a unique design.

This high-end BBQ grill is made from stainless steel and features a hidden LGP tank and storage compartment. Salient specs of the 50,000 BTU grill include a Solenoid valve for the double safety device, caster wheels and one-touch electronic ignition.

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Wellbas WPS BBQ Grills in Style

There will be people who love to spend a lot of time in the outdoors, using hammocks for some nature-filled respite. While they would normally be used at instances where the Summer sets in, here is a hammock that comes with some heating options, maybe at times when people extend to the cooler nights.

You cannot discount as well the times when a person would want to rest outdoors even in cold weather, something that this heated hammock perhaps puts into consideration.

You can charge it up with an AC adapter the comes with this hammock. You can purchase it for $299.95 through Hammacher Schlemmer.

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Heated Hammocks for Cold Days

Look forward to a better and lighted outdoor option with the illuminated Sirchester outdoor sofa. This illuminated outdoor sofa comes with a padded quilted headrest as well as an inner drainage system to help keep the seats dry.

They are available in a variety of colors like blue, white, black, hide, apple green and fuchsia. If you want one of these Sirchester Luminous outdoor sofas, you can get them from Made in Design for about $1,450.

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The Sirchester Luminous Outdoor Sofa

Designer Mirko Mielke unveils a sleek batch of wooden outdoor furniture, composed of wooden benches and chairs. The supposed intent of these outdoor furnishings was to increase social interaction among people through the unique double seater chair dubbed as Le Confident.

You can catch a glimpse of this beautiful collection at the ongoing DMY International Design Festival Berlin 2010.

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Le Confident Wooden Outdoor Furniture

Welcome guests into your home with style with these retro-inspired doormats. Menino offers the K7 tape style doormat, a figure that should take you down memory lane once more before the compact disc era set in.

There 4 different tape doormats available in different colors and retail for $49.99.

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Retro Shaped 80s Doormat

Case Study Outdoor Stainless Double Wide Chaise

Home-designed bars are normally found indoors but just in case you want to put up one in your backyard, the Metalco Garden Bar should be something neat to consider. They are made from high quality materials which include the likes of stainless steel, tropical timber and technical fabrics.

The Metalco Home Collection should be a great new bar design to check out, especially if you are the type who loves to hold parties and special gatherings at your home. Metalco has applied breakthrough technologies to deliver this prestigious bar that ensures your guests are served flawlessly.

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The Metalco Garden Bar

Here is another outdoor kitchen design, something you can perhaps integrate by your garden. The Electrolux Outdoor Kitchen features an integrated barbecue and burner which should be great to turn to when you have some social gatherings or outdoor dining events.

The outdoor kitchen is made from eco-friendly materials and has the signature branch detail and actual greenery as a basic part of the design. What’s more it can be custom designed to suit an individual’s requirements. It blends effortlessly into the garden and has the beauty to draw people out of their houses making them spend their leisure time outdoors.

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The Electrolux Outdoor Kitchen

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