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There’s a certain magic to a private members’ club poolside in summer. Think crisp stripes, relaxed seating and a hint of signature colour. Expect effortless, polished and indulgent, without looking overdone.
the kind of easy elegance you can bring to your own garden.
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How to Style this Look at Home?
For this look, we’re taking our cue from the relaxed elegance of a certain private members' club with its ubiquitous stripey poolside vibe. Best of all you don't need a rooftop pool or a private membership to get the mood.
Start with the stripes
If there’s one styling trick that instantly gives that poolside feeling, it’s the stripe.
Broad, confident stripes have a timeless quality that feels both nostalgic and modern. They nod to the classic British deckchair. One strong stripe repeated across a few key pieces (parasol, towels, napkins, cushions) creates a visual thread that makes everything feel deliberately pulled together making the space feel considered and design-led.
Colour is where you can have some fun. Keep the base palette natural so think cream, canvas, timber and rattan and then introduce a bold stripe in red, green, blue or yellow.
Swap the deckchair for a director’s chair
A traditional deckchair always has its place, but for a more elevated take try a director’s chair instead.
With its clean lines, natural frame and more natural positioning, it has the relaxed attitude of a deckchair but feels more substantial and considerably more comfortable for settling in with a book or over a long lunch.
Style a pair around a small table, or use them as additional seating alongside a larger outdoor sofa.
Add natural texture
Key to making all those stripes and pops of colour feel sophisticated is to keep everything else quiet.
Rattan, woven fibres, timber, and canvas provide the texture without overwhelming a space. A small rattan or woven side table gives you somewhere practical to place a drink, book or candle without introducing another dominant shape.
Keep the lighting low and warm
As the sun goes down, the best club gardens keep the atmosphere going with soft, low-level lighting: lanterns, table lamps and candles dotted around seating areas.
The effect should feel warm, relaxed and quietly glamorous. Somewhere you could happily stay until the last drink has been poured.
The Everything But approach
The secret isn't buying everything new. It's choosing a few key pieces that do the heavy lifting.
A striped parasol. A pair of comfortable chairs. Simple towels. A woven side table. Warm lighting. Then layer them into what you already have. The result? Part members' club, part seaside nostalgia, and a whole entirely summer-ready.
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