Home Edit: Beautiful furniture & accessories to help you create a considered & European-inspired outdoor space

Before I reveal the design details and inspiration behind our terrace, which has almost come together, bar finding the right parasol and stand (a question of size rather than design), I thought I’d source some beautiful furniture and accessories to help you create a considered European-inspired outdoor space.

Imagine basking in the sun in the south of France or Italy on a beautifully-designed sun-lounger, or enjoying a long lazy lunch with friends on rattan furniture. The table and chair set-up in the photo reminds me of the final scene in one of my favourite films, A Good Year - where Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard are sitting on the terrace of the beautiful chateau as they set up for lunch. I mean, who doesn’t want to recreate that dream scene?

This particular sun-drenched photo by Alexandre Bailhache is on the front cover of the equally beautiful and fascinating book, Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm by Soane Britain founder, Lulu Lytle on the history of rattan furniture. Rattan has made a big come-back over the past few years, thanks to Lytle who resurrected the craft in the UK and more recently, Atelier Vime in France. I for one adore rattan, it’s incredibly beautiful and durable and will elevate any outdoor, terrace or garden space. Below are my top picks, hope you like them!