Outdoor Lounge Ideas: 6 Real Villas Furnished with Nardi

Want outdoor lounge ideas that work in real life? These six villas and country homes, from Friuli to the Danube and the Pacific coast of Mexico, each built an outdoor living room with Nardi furniture. They show how to choose between a modular sofa, a pair of armchairs or a mix of both, and how to make the space feel like a room rather than a row of chairs.

• A modular sofa (Nardi Maximo or Komodo) is the anchor of most outdoor lounges. Start with it and add armchairs around it.
• Armchairs without cushions, such as Net Relax, are ideal in Ireland: sit down straight after a shower and add a cushion only when you want it.
• Think in zones: a sofa group for relaxing, loungers for the sun, and a table for eating.
• Nardi furniture usually arrives in 2–6 weeks.

1. A country house in Friuli, Italy: one big Maximo sofa

A country home near Udine furnished its garden with a large Nardi Maximo modular sofa, built from corner, central and end elements, plus Trill armchairs. The sofa wraps around a corner of the lawn, so the whole family can sit together.

Take the idea home: a corner layout makes the most of a garden boundary or a wall. See our ready-made Nardi Maximo lounge sets, and add a Nardi Trill armchair for extra seats.

2. A farmhouse in the Langhe hills, Italy: Komodo among the vines

An old farmhouse in Castagnole delle Lanze, with a garden designed by a landscape architect, uses Komodo armchairs, Komodo end elements and a Komodo coffee table, with Atlantico sun loungers nearby. The low, clean shapes sit quietly in a planted garden.

Take the idea home: in a planted garden, choose neutral colours such as tortora (dove grey) or agave so the furniture blends with the greenery. Start with a Nardi Komodo armchair and build out.

3. Villa Surduk, Serbia: lounge and dining by the pool

A modern villa on the banks of the Danube uses its large garden for everything: Komodo armchairs and a coffee table to relax, Net chairs and a Tevere extendable table to eat, and Atlantico loungers by the pool. Using one brand throughout keeps colours and materials consistent.

Take the idea home: if you are furnishing a whole garden, plan the zones together. Our Nardi furniture sets make it easy to match lounge and dining pieces.

4. Casa Campo Este, Mexico: a lounge facing the ocean

On the coast of San Francisco Nayarit, an architect-designed villa combines a Komodo 5 lounger with Net Relax armchairs and a Rio extendable table. The Komodo 5 can be arranged in several layouts, from a sofa to a daybed.

Take the idea home: the Nardi Komodo 5 multi-layout lounger is a good choice for a smaller patio, because one piece does the job of a sofa and a lounger.

5. A mountain home near Belgrade: armchairs around a corner sofa

A residence near the Danube uses a Komodo corner element with Net Relax armchairs, plus Atlantico loungers for the sun. The armchairs face the sofa, creating a proper conversation area.

Take the idea home: place two Nardi Net Relax chairs opposite your sofa, about a metre apart, with a low table in between. It is the classic living room layout, outdoors.

6. A historic villa near Vicenza: relaxed seating under shade

At Villa delle Oche, near Vicenza, Doga Relax armchairs, Net Lounge chairs and Folio pieces are arranged under a Komodo Ombra sunshade. The shade turns an open lawn into a comfortable outdoor room.

Take the idea home: shade makes a lounge usable for longer. The Nardi Komodo Ombra 3 sunshade works with Komodo seating. For armchairs, see the Doga Relax and the Net Lounge chair.

How to plan an outdoor lounge in Ireland

• Measure first. Allow about 80–90 cm of walking space around the seating.
• Face the evening sun. In Ireland, most people use their lounge after work, so the west-facing side of the garden is often best.
• Choose cushions you can store. Nardi frames can stay out all year, but bring cushions in when you are not using them.
• Add shelter. A wall, hedge or sunshade makes a big difference on breezy days.

Browse the full Nardi outdoor furniture collection, or see our poolside furniture ideas and outdoor dining area ideas. Popular pieces may need restocking, so order early.

Frequently asked questions

Can Nardi lounge furniture stay outside all year in Ireland?

The resin frames can. They are UV-stabilised and do not rust or rot. Store the cushions indoors, or under cover, when they are not in use.

Should I choose Maximo or Komodo?

Both are modular. Maximo is a sofa system for larger lounge areas, built from corner, central and end elements. Komodo comes with matching armchairs, pouffes, coffee tables and a sunshade. Email us at info@customwooddesigns.ie and we will help you plan your layout.

Do I need cushions on Net Relax chairs?

No. The Net Relax is comfortable on its own. A cushion is optional for longer sitting.

How long does delivery take?

Nardi usually arrives in 2–6 weeks. See our lead times and shipping page for details.