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Outdoor Dressing

Poolside Chic

London-based New Yorker Bari Jerauld from Blank Slate has recently been working on a pool house nestled in the New Forest. With this refined edit, she shares inspiration for poolside chic and invites us to embrace the spirit of relaxed summer living. Whether in a sunlit garden or terrace, the collection combines classic elegance with playful touches, using durable materials designed to live beautifully outdoors.

Curated by Blank Slate

Published 7 months ago

Yellow and white striped patio umbrella with decorative tassels hanging from the edge, set against a plain white background.

East London Parasol Company

Saffron Octagonal Parasol

£785
A black bottle of Aesop Protective Facial Lotion SPF 25 is standing upright against a plain, light background. The label displays product details in black text on a white background.

Aēsop

Protective Facial Lotion

£47
A wide-brimmed, light brown woven straw hat with a rounded crown, displayed against a plain white background.

Lack of Color

The Inca Sunhat

£126
A rectangular wicker basket with an open lid contains croquet mallets, coloured balls, and other croquet equipment neatly arranged inside.

Abask

Geoffrey Parker Wicker Croquet Set

£2,820

Craft and Comfort

Brighten your pool area with this vibrant, marigold-lined Saffron Octagonal Parasol from the East London Parasol Company. Assembled to order from water-resistant cotton canvas, its Arabian-inspired valance is beautifully whimsical. A fun and chic juxtaposition is the Forest Waver towel by OAS; soft cotton terry, boldly patterned, and generously sized for drying off or lounging in style.

OAS

Forest Waver Towel

£70
Cover of the book LIDO by Christopher Beanland, featuring an aerial view of many people swimming and relaxing in a bright blue outdoor pool. White text overlays the image with the title and author’s name.

Christopher Beanland

Lido: A Dip Into Outdoor Swimming Pools: The History, Design and People Behind Them

£20
Two cushioned lounge chairs with pillows are positioned by a pool under a large patio umbrella. A tray with drinks, a book, and a sunhat rest on the chairs. Lush green shrubs and another seating area are in the background.

Neptune

Cheltenham Sunlounger with Cushions

£1,850
A rectangular, dark gray cooler with a brown handle and the word FIELDBAR in gold letters on the front, set against a plain white background.

Fieldbar

Drinks Box

£179

Untitled Drinks

Limoncello

£39
A round, inflatable pool float with white and light gray stripes, featuring a mesh center and a white handle on the side.

Oliver James Lilos

Ring 1 . Linen

£760

Playful Days

At the heart of the edit is a 19th-century Anglo-Indian Planters Chair from Rose Uniacke. With a gently sloping back and long extending arms – originally designed as leg rests – its finely grained rosewood and elegant brass details evoke timeless craftsmanship. Recline and sip from &Klevering’s Spiral Pink Coupe Glass, with a delicately twisting stem and elegant proportions. An invitation to linger a little longer; this is summer living at its most chic.

Soho Home

Gaspard Outdoor Four-Seater Sofa

£7,995

&Klevering

Spiral Pink Coupe Glasses Set of Two

£50
A vintage reclining chair with a wooden frame, wide armrests, and a beige, ribbed fabric seat and backrest, set against a plain white background.

Rose Uniacke

Brass Mounted Rosewood Anglo-Indian Planters Chair

£3,800
A modern, white, hourglass-shaped stool or side table with a speckled finish, featuring two rounded halves stacked on top of each other against a plain light background.

Abigail Ahern

Neptune Side Table

£160

House of Kaarigari

Form Tray – Calacatta

£145
A cylindrical cup made of marbled brown and beige stone, placed upright on a flat surface against a plain light grey background.

Abigail Ahern

Evant Cup

£15