Terrace season has officially arrived and whether your open‑air haven is a bijou balcony, a sun‑drenched patio, or a sweeping garden, Vogue Scandinavia has hand‑picked more than 20 stylish yet hard‑wearing pieces to transform it. Think cloud‑soft modular sofas, sculptural parasols, tactile stone tables, and mood‑setting lanterns that invite you to linger under the evening sky just a bit longer
The trees are budding, the gulls are calling, and that unmistakable scent of freshly cut grass hangs in the air. Spring is in full bloom and, before long, we’ll be basking in the languid warmth of Nordic summer days. Naturally, the urge to live alfresco grows stronger with every degree the thermometer climbs – especially if you’re lucky enough to have a slice of outdoor space to call your own. To help you make the most of it, be it balcony, terrace, patio, or garden, with stylish yet functional outdoor furniture to match
When it comes to outdoor furniture, there’s one key aspect to consider: the material. Scandinavian summers are legendary for their sudden showers (though long-term UV exposure can wear down outdoor furniture as well), so opt for materials that laugh in the face of fickle forecasts. Powder‑coated aluminium, galvanised steel, ceramic, and treated hardwoods all fare beautifully outside. Teak, for example, contains natural oils that make it remarkably weather‑resistant; it can happily stay outdoors year‑round and develops a handsome silver patina over time.
How you style your alfresco space naturally depends on its size. Expansive gardens and terraces welcome generous dining tables, sun‑loungers, and deep sofas, while a compact city balcony may only have room for a petite café set. Whatever the size, a few smart choices can elevate the space into an everyday sanctuary – portable LED lamps for evening ambience, an elegant parasol for midday shade, or a sculptural side table that doubles as a drinks station.
Below, discover Vogue Scandinavia’s definitive outdoor edit with over 20 covetable pieces designed to entice you outside and keep you there, from that first cup of coffee to midnight stargazing.
