Featuring our latest Coastal Collection - Spring '25, shot on location in Collaroy, NSW.

A pool house should be more than just a place to dry off after a swim – it can be a serene retreat that blurs the line between indoor comfort and outdoor living. Our new Coastal Collection for Spring 2025 celebrates this lifestyle, combining soft duck egg blues, crisp whites, and natural raffia with touches of oak, bamboo, and other natural woods for warmth. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail afternoon or enjoying a relaxed morning coffee, these styling tips will help you create a coastal pool house that feels effortlessly chic.

Shot on Location: Collaroy, NSW

Our Spring Coastal Collection photoshoot took place in a light-filled pool house on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, in the beautiful suburb of Collaroy. With gentle sea breezes drifting in from the ocean, the setting perfectly embodied the relaxed elegance we wanted to capture. The natural light streaming through wide pool house doors highlighted the soft duck egg blues, crisp whites, and textured raffia tones of the collection. And the best part? You can recreate this same coastal-inspired look in your own home – whether it’s a pool house, patio, sunroom, or alfresco entertaining area. With the right mix of textures, furniture, and accessories, any space can feel like a serene Northern Beaches retreat.

Layering Textures for a Relaxed, Coastal Look

White Indira occasional chairs with duck egg blue cushions paired with oak furniture create a timeless base, while latte linen lounges styled with our new Marine Batik cushions – exclusively designed in-house at Alfresco Emporium – add a sophisticated coastal touch. These cushions are sure to become customer favourites. Explore our coastal cushion bundles, which make it easy to find perfectly coordinated pairings. Start with white or oak furniture to keep the space light and airy. Add warmth and organic texture with Indira occasional chairs, then layer raffia and woven details for that laid-back coastal charm. Mix cushions from our Marine Batik, Aurora Check, and Rhodes Stripe ranges – along with other coastal-inspired designs – to create subtle pattern and colour variation.

Adding Freshness with Coastal Florals

Artificial blue and white hydrangeas styled alongside our bamboo cordless lamps bring instant life to a coastal space. Artificial or fresh flowers are a simple yet transformative styling element – our blue artificial hydrangea arrangements add vibrant pops of colour that enhance the pared-back palette of softer blues and whites, echoing the hues of the ocean and sky.

Functional Styling for Entertaining

The St Tropez bar stools bring both style and function to a poolside entertaining space – relaxed and casual, yet undeniably stylish. A pool house often doubles as an entertaining zone, so choose functional pieces that still feel refined. Think St Tropez bar stools for casual seating, bamboo table lamps for soft evening lighting, and a champagne bucket ready for impromptu celebrations.

The Final Touch: Napery & Accessories

For a relaxed yet stylish dining experience, set a table on the patio with Antigua Rattan white dining chairs – comfortable, elegant, and perfect for a casual lunch. Style them around a table dressed with our Marine Batik tablecloth, then mix and match from our stunning new napery range. Designed to work beautifully together, the Aurora Check (soft blue and white check) and Marine Batik (soft blue and white floral) prints can be used individually, paired together, or combined with plain blue and white linens for endless styling possibilities. To complete the look, add your favourite coastal treasures to the centre of the table. We’ve used driftwood with glass vases filled with fresh white scabiosa and bright blue blooms for a refined coastal elegance. Scatter shells for texture, and finish each place setting with shell napkin rings atop our Marine Batik napkins, layered over crisp white Costa Nova scalloped dinnerware. Natural raffia placemats and bamboo-gold cutlery tie the look together, creating a table that feels both inviting and relaxed – the definition of laid-back sophistication. Keep a basket of fresh towels and wide-brimmed pool hats nearby for guests, and perhaps even a basket of fresh flowers. And don’t forget to chill the champagne.

Shop the Coastal Collection - Spring '25 collection

Bring the Coastal Collection into your home and style your pool house, patio, or alfresco area with ease. Explore our spring 2025 Coastal Collection for the latest finds, including our statement Indira chairs, the new Marine Batik and Aurora Check napery ranges (tablecloths, napkins, cushions, and lamp shades), as well as coordinating cushion bundles, Indira furniture, and more. Complete the look with our selection of coastal-themed wall art to elevate your space and bring the beauty of the coast into every corner.