1 When it comes to the umbrella market, Santa Barbara Designs is the industry’s Rolls-Royce. Handmade in the customer’s choice of Douglas fir, maple, teak, bamboo, oak, powdercoated aluminum or stainless steel, the umbrellas are round, square or octagonal and come in many sizes. These high-fashion deck umbrellas feature gussied-up covers with contrasting trim or liners that match deck cushions. For a lighthearted approach to shade, nothing beats the Lilypond with "petals" that dance in the breeze. www.sbumbrella.com (Click image to enlarge)

2 Inspired by a 19th century portrait of Madame Recamier by Jacques-Louis David, Lyle and Umbach’s interpretation of the chaise longue offers a sculptural and up-to-date silhouette. The 72-inch chaise is shown with a black satin lacquered frame. The suggested retail price is $7,350. www.lyleandumbach.com (Click image to enlarge)

3 Stand-alone sinks are all the rage for powder rooms, although matching the right vanity base to the bowl can be a chore. Enter Cole & Company’s Premier Collection of dramatic French- and Italian-inspired vanity chests paired with solid granite tops precut for an under-mounted sink. The handsome antique chestnut finish is lovely paired with Cole’s Calais mirror. www.vanitybath.com (Click image to enlarge)

4 Putting a modern spin on classical elements is a hallmark of J. Robert Scott, witness the company’s 30-inch candlestick table lamp. Polished gold-wash base and candle holder details wrap a white powdercoated "candle." The lamp’s eight-inch diameter shade is brushed stainless steel. www.jrobertscott.com (Click image to enlarge)

5 For sophisticated decks, Sutherland debuts its appropriately named Louis Soleil collection of upholstered outdoor chairs. Curves and cabriole legs define the style, which is available in natural, weathered or satiny sealed finishes. Five chair styles have low centers of gravity. Seatbacks are flow-through foam with Dacron wraps and your choice of upholstery. www.sutherland.com (Click image to enlarge)

6 Furniture designer Larry Laslo created this transitional dining suite for Ferguson Copeland. It’s certain to appeal to designers looking for a taste of timelessness. Stylish chairs in crème chenille are paired with a handsome walnut and zebrawood table accented with silver. www.fergusoncopeland.com (Click image to enlarge)