Inside Out | Home interiors S/S 2026

An invisible extension of the home interior

Beyond the stretch of grey clouds there are glimmers of sunnier days ahead. And with much-welcomed warmer weather comes our epic re-emergence. As the world wakes up, so do we. For many years, our gravitation back to the outside space has seen us neglect the interior environment we’ve so lovingly crafted to perfectly represent who we are and what we want from our home. Now, this demarcation is dissolving, and the outdoor space is becoming an invisible extension of the home interior.

Once a graveyard for cracked-plastic patio pieces, outdoor living is now serious business. Our facetime with the sun is limited in the northern hemisphere, so we’re making the most of it – and ensuring we’re stylish and comfortable in the process.

A deceptively daunting task, extending your interior style to your outdoor space is much easier than you may think. Your core themes and concepts are already established and integrated into one area of your home. Now, the task is to recontextualise – and weather-proof – them for your outdoor area.

Multifunctional furniture

Outdoor furniture done well is a considered investment but there is one simple way to achieve a high return of investment/cost per use from al fresco pieces: making them multi-functional. The leagues of outdoor styling are rising higher, so designers and brands are widening the reach of their creations. Now, pieces are eschewing traditional trends of single-use chairs and tables for more stylised, considered creations that are equally at home indoors as they are outdoors. Over at Ethimo, the Patio collection has drawn inspiration from the traditions of Andalucian patio styling – a cultural epicentre for social occasions – to create a chic collection that lends itself perfectly to both the home interior and exterior landscapes.

And in Porugal, two eminent design houses are expanding their signature interior collections to the outdoor domain. Laskasas are a designers dream, with refined collections that effortlessly exemplify all that is good and right about modern design. And now that cosseted aesthetic and meticulous craftsmanship can adorn the exterior décor scheme, considerately sealed in a weatherproof coating that doesn’t compromise on style.

At Domkapa, their tenderly subtle approach to contemporary design is emerging from the shadows of the home and into the light of day. Subdued and quietly impactful, their collection is rooted in the principles of their signature interior style. A favourite with fashion-forward designers and stylists, Domkapa’s new outdoor collection is already creating ripples in the industry.

For both Laskasas and Domkapa, each thoughtfully designed outdoor piece is equally as appropriate for indoor living. Style credentials are not in question, so, when the weather is less favourable, these pieces are perfect for using in nooks and extensions, like family areas and conservatories. Or, if you’re lucky enough, by the indoor pool or in the at-home spa.

Technical textiles

With most high-end furniture companies now offering customisable options, extending your style identity throughout the home is increasingly easier with each passing season. And that includes outdoors. Long-established power players like Vincent Sheppard have offered their range of outdoor furniture in an array of cosmopolitan colours and textiles, thoughtfully developed and curated to adapt to the modern luxury home.

Outdoor textiles are an emergent business and becoming more technical and performative as technology advances. Over at ROMO, their dilating library of durable outdoor fabrics, cushions, and trimmings is thoughtfully designed to endure the elements without compromising on style. This season, their collection is embracing chic shades of fresh blues and greens, with a collection comprising indigenous-inspired prints and patterns illustrating the joy of the jungle. Jubilant jacquard weaves in earthy terracotta tones channel an element of Mediterranean charm, while modern geometrics suffuse artistic chic throughout outdoor spaces.

Al Fresco Accessories

The style saviour of any new interior investment is always well-chosen accessories. Making or breaking a space, accessories like soft furnishings and lamps inject personality into a neatly curated scheme. This season, we’re seeing a popularisation of pattern but with a demurer, dialled back approach. The simple elegance of stripes is freshly invigorated with clever colour combinations and tried and tested geometrics are punctuated with the season’s terra firma palette.

Vincent Sheppard is layering the outdoor look with a whole host of fringe benefits. Au natural accessories are receiving a chic elevation with shaggy trims and edgy embellishments to imbue a contemporary take on global traveller looks. And for the modernists amongst us, slick adaptations of geometrics in delicate mineral palettes quietly – but powerfully – bring a refined and intimate feel to outdoor living areas.