A Day Outdoors, Inspired by Nature
The Colour of the Moment
An outdoor space changes with the day. Morning coffee calls for a shaded spot among the greenery; in the afternoon, the pool is hard to resist; by sunset, the terrace comes into its own for dinner and conversation. SANIPEX GROUP’s Back to Nature story follows these moments, exploring how colours borrowed from the landscape and materials chosen with care can shape the way we live outside.
A Morning Among the Greens
GYMKHANA’s signature Menorca seating combines natural teak, green rope and Gracebay Green cushions to pick up the colours of the surrounding garden. The soft green upholstery sits comfortably among the leaves, while timber grain and woven details introduce contrast through texture rather than bold colour. This is biophilic design in practice: choosing natural colours and materials that connect a furnished space to its surroundings.
GYMKHANA’s most-loved Ellis umbrella in ecru marks out a shaded spot for morning coffee. Placing the lounge close to, but separate from, the dining area makes it easy to move from a quiet breakfast to a leisurely weekend brunch. The popular Ubud teak planters can finish the setting, bringing foliage closer to the seating.
An Afternoon by the Water
Poolside spaces are all the better for a lighter touch. Sand-coloured fabrics and pale stone sit comfortably against sunlit paving and water, and the grain of teak adds just enough natural variation to keep the palette from falling flat.
GYMKHANA’s bestselling Cala sunbed in Riviera Sand invites a long recline, with an oval side table from the new Catania collection in natural travertine close at hand. The Palmaria umbrella is another new arrival, its ecru canopy offering shade without introducing a stronger colour. Keeping the furniture to one side leaves a clear route around the pool and preserves the view.
When the Terrace Turns Terracotta
As the sun dips, warmer earth tones come to the fore. Terracotta is particularly at home beside natural teak, stone and muted greys; all four share a link to the landscape, while their differing textures lend the arrangement depth.
GYMKHANA’s iconic Umbria modular seating in La Concha Terracotta can be arranged around the Alpine Flame fire table in Immensa White Matt. The pairing follows a simple principle of colour theory: let terracotta lead, with the lighter, neutral finish balancing its warmth. The pale fire table, one of the range’s most sought-after pieces, becomes a focal point without competing with the upholstery.
Nearby, a BYSTRO outdoor kitchen keeps the cooking close to the table, making it part of the occasion. Once the daylight goes, GYMKHANA’s customer-favourite rechargeable table lamps cast small pools of warm light around the dining and seating areas, and the terrace slips easily from dinner into a long, unhurried evening.
A Place for Every Hour
Whether it is the calm of a shaded garden or the warmth of a terrace at sunset, outdoor spaces reflect how we live. By combining colours drawn from nature with complementary materials, SANIPEX GROUP creates opportunities for relaxation, dining and entertaining throughout the day.
Explore GYMKHANA furniture and BYSTRO outdoor kitchens online, or visit your nearest Sanipex Group showroom to discover the collections and discuss your outdoor plans with our team.