5 sustainable outdoor designs for a relaxing time outside. Story at a glance: * Outdoor furniture designs are getting more interesting, with colorful styles and long-lasting materials. * Everything from lighting to seating is being reinvented so people can enjoy more time outside. From benches that encourage conversation to lighting that sets the mood, these sustainable outdoor solutions set the stage so you can spend as long as you want enjoying the great outdoors. Here and There by Loll Designs. Duluth-based Loll Designs recently launched a new dining and lounge collection in collaboration with Michigan design studio Argenta Park. Crafted from Loll's signature 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the Here and There collection balances durability with a clean, modern aesthetic suited to commercial, hospitality, and residential environments. The collection includes a bench, dining chair, and dining table in black, charcoal grey, fog, and sage in three sizes with or without umbrella insert options. "Inspired by early 20th century American conservationist and founder of ecology Aldo Leopold, Here and There is designed for year-round outdoor enjoyment, reminding us that protecting the environment starts with the right perspective," says Eric Swanson, president of Loll Designs. Outspan by KI. Leading contract furniture manufacturer KI is known for innovating across interiors in education, health care, offices, and more, but now they've also ventured to the great outdoors with the Outspan Outdoor Collection. Designed by Brian Buchik of Room B, the collection includes seating and tables engineered for exterior performance using powder-coated steel and high-density polyethylene surfaces, creating a durable system for dining, collaboration, and gathering across campuses, workplaces, hospitality settings, and more. "Outdoor environments have become an increasingly important part of how people learn, work, and connect," says Angela Allen, director of product marketing at KI. "This collection allows designers and organizations to create cohesive environments that carry the same level of intention, durability, and design quality from inside to outside." Takeout by Buster + Punch. London's Buster + Punch is making outdoor evenings even more effortless with portable ambience. The Takeout portable lamp is functional and stylish, casting a warm, candle-like glow while a secondary LED canopy lights the table below. Its solid metal body, signature cross-knurling, and 14-hour rechargeable battery make it both easy to take with you and dependable, whether it's a rooftop event, dining outside, a picnic, or any outdoor lighting need. Takeout is available in brass or steel. "Our Takeout light brings a quality and unique design element that consumers and design professionals will consider the 'must-have' portable light for their indoor and outdoor spaces - no cords, no compromises, just pure Buster + Punch attitude," says David Schlocker, president of Buster + Punch. Nuova Guinea by pedrali. Pedrali unveiled Nuova Guinea at Salone del Mobile 2026. A natural evolution of the Guinea collection, this side chair and armchair collection is stackable, made with aluminum frames for outdoor use, and defined by a feeling of utter lightness. Designed by Cazzaniga Mandelli Pagliarulo, Nuova Guinea has a distinct woven seat and backrest; all of the woven parts can be easily removed and replaced. The weather-resistant polypropylene yarn belts are available in two widths and color combinations in one to three colors. An elastic belt under the seat ensures strength and durability. June by Vestre. Scandinavian furniture-maker Vestre developed JUNE to offer a more classic seating solution for projects that need it. The quiet, inclusive design is at home in European cities, American parks, and heritage contexts alike. "The idea with JUNE was, 'How can we make a bench that fits into a public park, historic university, or other spaces where the client wants something a bit more traditional, but still make that relevant to 2026 and beyond?" Kristoffer Vestre told gb&d. Designed by Espen Voll, Tore Borgersen, and Michael Olofsson, JUNE's oval tubes meet round legs to create a gentle, elegant silhouette. High-back and low-back options allow for flexibility and comfort, while easy to assemble modular connections enable endless layout options and quicker installation times. With more than 200 standard colors to choose from, JUNE is a modern take on the traditional park bench designed for adaptability and longevity with long-lasting, low-emission materials.

2025 Planet Positive Award winner the Tall Lollygagger Chaise. by Loll DesignsMar 12, 2026 For over four decades, the Metropolis Magazine has followed interior design and architecture trends that are spearheading the future of design. Metropolis Magazine has been a huge advocate for sustainable and just design, which is why they began the Planet Positive Awards in 2021 to celebrate the progress that has been made and honor excellence in design for a better future. With over 70 awards across geographic regions, project types, and product categories, The Planet Positive Awards recognize the most creative design Projects and Products that benefit People and the Planet. In 2025 Its Tall Lollygagger Chaise was the recipient of the Planet Positive Award for outdoor furniture from Metropolis Magazine for its excellence in sustainable, healthy, and just design at every scale in the built environment. Along with this award recognizing its Tall Lollygagger Chaise's sustainable design. It is also a part of its Lollyggager collection and gives back to local outdoor organizations through its commitments to 1% for the Planet member. The Planet Positive Award means the world to Loll Designs, Inc. at Loll because it recognizes its sustainability efforts in not only its products, but also in how Loll Designs, Inc. manufacture them and the materials Loll Designs, Inc. choose to use.