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SLEEK IN THE SUMMER

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Photo credit: Constantino Zapien Ramos / LUMACAST, Inc. 1 Cozy Up LUMACAST | PAOLO FIRE TABLE

Lumacast’s Paolo fire table, custom-built in three sizes and eight colors, seems to defy engineering. Drawing inspiration from the glowing ellipsoidal shape of galaxies, Paolo’s seductive glow combined with ample table space creates a sleek outdoor experience of endless enjoyment. lumacast.com

2Hello Glow FOSCARINI | THE GREGG OUTDOOR FLOOR LAMP

The Gregg Outdoor Floor Lamp by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Foscarini is designed to create a luminous outdoor presence, reminiscent of a large pebble whose surface has been polished by water. Made of polyethylene, a lightweight material that is also shock-resistant and weatherproof, the lamp’s organic and pure shape provides a warm glow to any outdoor space. foscarini.com

3Moon Shade VONDOM | ULM’S MOON DAYBED

This Ulm’s Moon Daybed, with a woven rope parasol, has a rotating system on which its base rests, allowing the piece to spin on its own axis. Articulated through two hemispheres, the base is made of rotational moulded polyethylene with the possibility of LED backlighting. It’s part of a collection designed by Ramon Esteve for Vondom. vondom.com

4Sun Worship LUJO | KO LANTA COLLECTION LOUNGER

Chill in style with Lujo’s Ko Lanta Collection of luxury sun loungers, ergonomically shaped to maximize comfort with multiple lounging positions, including free rocking. Hand-crafted in New Zealand using top-quality kwila hardwood, soft Sunbrella fabrics, marine-grade stainless steel and quick-drying outdoor foams, these outdoor lounge chairs offer refined relaxation. lujo.co.nz

DESIGN CORNER

Francesca in Wonderland

Photo Credit: William Edwards

Designer and home stager Francesca Grace brings warmth and whimsy to her interior worlds.

“I don’t like predictable,” Francesca Grace tells me. “When I stage a house, I want it to look like something you’ve never seen before.”

The 26-year-old designer, whose style is often referred to as maximalist or “cottagecore,” likes to combine lush carpets with decorative wallpaper, vintage and custom furnishings with art from local galleries. While home staging companies usually cart the same inventory from house to house, Grace starts each project anew and constantly updates her inventory, anticipating trends and custom designing pieces, ensuring no two spaces are ever the same.

Grace’s distinct style of staging is paying off. Buyers will often opt to purchase the homes she stages turnkey, with all of the art, furniture and décor exactly how she placed it. Plus, Francesca’s collection of custom designs is available through her firm, Francesca Grace Home. francescagrace.com