Courtesy of Tess DonlevieEvery item on this page was chosen by an ELLE Decor editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.As the weather gets warmer and the days longer, its no surprise that our attention naturally turns to spending more time outdoors. With new innovations in outdoor fabrics and furnishings, whats usable outdoors these days is just as beautiful and Insta-worthy as whats inside your home. When starting a room re-do, we believe its all about finding the right mix of textiles, upholstery, lighting, dcor and tabletop items, while crafting a mood and feeling that suits your taste and way of living. Creating a mood board and considering the way you live and how your space functions is a perfectly nice place to start. If youre a big family with kids running about, your outdoor space will likely look a bit different than that of your empty nester neighbors down the road. While you may be prioritizing custom, indestructible outdoor fabrics for your upholstery, those neighbors might be focused on creating an outdoor lounge and bar suitable for 20.Nailing a mood and scheme is one thing, knowing how and when to order is another skillset all together. New York City-based ELLE DCOR A-List interior designer Augusta Hoffman knows a thing or two about creating dreamy summer homes in short order. She says, We typically see very tight timelines for summer homes, as our clients are understandably eager to enjoy their new space as quickly as possible. Aside from the finishes and fixtures, Augusta recommends thinking about your rug sooner rather than later and remarks, I have an affinity for custom cut rugs, surged around the perimeter of a room. This takes proper planning and usually a long sampling process. Whether you have a sprawling country garden, petite city terrace or even a room with a gorgeous view, here is our guide to making sure your outdoor space is ready for summer.Step 1: Start with SeatingRH.comGet your orders in early for this new, versatile lounge chair designed by Belgian furniture designer Mathias De Ferm. Inspired by proportions found in nature, the distinctive handwoven rope is paired with sustainably sourced teak to create beautiful, inviting lines that also offer extreme durability. Striata Teak Lounge Chair, from $2,095, rh.com. Shop NowStep 2: Plant Bulbs NowAlex MandersWhether you have an enchanting estate or a simple city terrace, spring is the best time to get your cutting garden ripe and ready.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowBulb Plantersneeboer.com$154, sneeboer.com. Shop NowStriped Planterstarrdigital.com$595; bunnywilliamshome.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowStep 3: Slipcover Itelitis.frThe right slipcover is a newlease on life. Plus, produce motifs are popping up everywhere, and this one feels particularly fresh. Faro Nossa fabric; elitis.fr. Shop NowStep 4: Light It Uphinkley.comCover your bases when setting the mood outside. Interior designer William Cullum of Elle Decor A-List firm Jayne Design Studio never forgets to include wiring for a choice of outdoor lighting in the overall plan. Chapel Hill hanging lantern, $699; hinkley.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Beloweichholtz.comHurricane Festival S, $495; eichholtz.com. Shop Now vaughandesigns.comChartres wall lantern; vaughandesigns.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowStep 5: Go Bigtuuci.comBe sure you keep the pool party going with gracious, extra-large outdoor daybeds made for you and your five closest friends; big, colorful graphic towels; and a giant umbrella so you can keep your cool in the shade. Ocean umbrella; tuuci.com. Shop Nowstore.moma.orgSun beach towel by Dusen Dusen, $85; store.moma.org. Shop Now Advertisement - Continue Reading Belowjanusetcie.comOsprey daybed, from $18,707; janusetcie.com. Shop NowStep 6: Cook En Plein AirBoffi.comOriginally designed in 1963 by Joe Colombo, this reissued outdoor kitchen uses new materials like marine plywood and Lasermat surfaces, which offer light and humidity resistance, for enhanced durability. Available in four new colors.Minikitchen; boffi.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowStep 7: Be the Host with the Mostarilloom.comOne of the simplest ways to update your outdoor space is by refreshing your tableware and linens. Add bold, durable striped napkins and easy-to-clean resin flatware to your cart to avoid last-minute bother.Michelle napkin, $96 for set of 4; arilloom.com. Shop Nowgillesetboissier.comFeuille de Vigne large plate, $315; gillesetboissier.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading Belowalain-saint-joanis.comTonga flatware, $680 for 5-piece set; alain-saint-joanis.com. Shop Nowfermobusa.comAirloop round table, $585; fermobusa.com. Shop NowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowStep 8: The Final Hourjaysonhome.comThis French faux boisinspired bench is an ideal outdoor companion, and the perfect perch for extra guests. Best of all, it's available and ready to ship.Grove bench, $1,495; jaysonhome.com. Shop NowThis story originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Elle Decor. SUBSCRIBE