The Great Outdoors: Design by Palomba Serafini Associati

With summer season upon us, there's more time for lounging outside. We've definitely had our share of heat wave here in Southern Cal already.  I was thrilled to come across the designs by Palomba Serafini Associati. Based in Milan, talented architects and designers Ludovica and Roberto Palomba  founded their company in 1994 and have garnered multiple design awards since they created their design studio.  While they've developed residential architecture, interiors and yachts, they've also designed a range of furniture, kitchen/bathroom fixtures and lighting. I'm especially loving the mini pool and outdoor collection they've created.  Aptly named the Zen line, featuring clean lines, white neutral palettes balanced with the warmth of wood, this collection is calling my name...as the Italians call it "reposo"...aah some relaxation time outdoors. And their saying comes to mind, "il dolce far niente", the sweetness of doing nothing. I couldn't agree more!