We ordered a bunch of stuff for our PA house from Fran's Wicker. I chose that site because of the ability to customize cushions while mixing and matching pieces (we got a swing, glider, stationary sofa, etc. but were able to match the cushions and finish on all of them so they'd match). They were VERY slow to deliver and we're still waiting for 2 pieces but they actually brought up loaners for us and gave us a discount for the hassle, so their customer service is very good.

My favorite outdoor furniture I've ever had is my Sunasan from Pier 1. Not sure how fashionable it is, but it is SO comfortable for outdoor naps and outdoor cuddling.

Yes, the lead time, like all furniture can be soooo long.

My kids saw something like that Sunasan and were lobbying for it. I dunno. A little too ungainly for me. Looks like a giant cat bed, LOL! I don't doubt it is pleasant. I've long ago admitted I am form over function!

More than a source per se, I am looking for a site with really nice design ideas; eg "lookbook". Because right now I am not sure i even know what i am looking for ,,, I feel like my ideas are kind of the same things i did with our last pool, but there are a lot of new looks with outdoor rugs, new textiles, etc.

Not too off the beaten path, but I always love looking at Frontgate catalogs.

I have never ordered anything from them but have drooled over the Thomas Baker catalogs.

For inspiration, I love Janus et Cie. Some of their lines are too modern for me, but I think others are perfect updated twists on traditional.

Frontgate and Grandin Road?

Thank you everyone. Two questions. Has anyone used pavillions or tent like structures instead of umbrellas around their pool?

Also, sometimes I see people use ceramic garden stools. It that just a stylist doing a photo shoot? I mean they are called garden stools ...

I have a changing cabana tent for kids to use but would love a larger more permanent shade structure down the road, just have not settled on what I really want design wise yet.

I do use ceramic stools between my chaise chairs but I have very little hardscape and my chairs are on the grasss otherwise I would be afraid to use them on stone or concrete pavers.

I love the idea of a cabana for near pool lounging as one needs shade at times without wanting the trek back to the house. Maybe not the best look for a true rocky beach in Maine. A timber frame with sturdy sailcloth held down with knots and hardware which would be found on the Captains ship might be appropriate. The structure says, sans cloth, for the lonesome winter adding interest to the sea view.

Some of the stools are cute to add for seating or holding a drink. I would worry about wind gusting and breaking them. I have an extremely windy house site and worry about my outdoor décor. I will have to do built in seating, or chain it. Seriously.

For inspiration, I usually start with magazines rather than catalogs. It's been a long time since I've looked for anything, but maybe Verandah, Southern Living, Coastal Living for outdoor. Lot's of special edition magazines in the spring for outdoor living. Then to the catalogs to try to find the things that would work for the feel I am trying to achieve.

Outdoor living space with retractable awning at http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/front-back-screen-porch-patio/patio-living-room:

I love this but now can't remember where I found it:

And hgtv seems to have lots of design ideas also, such as http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/outdoor-spaces/our-favorite-designer-outdoor-rooms-pictures

Roarah, I did recall you have a cabana. I' most attracted to the first one you posted, and I think that type would come down in the off season. I think the question becomes, how obtrusive is it from the house?

It might sort of disappear, but its very hard for me to imagine. The house is on a rise. The front porch faces the ocean, and there are about 10 steps up from the front yard to porch. The yard flows down to the ocean in three sections, and each section is a bit lower than the last. The first section will remain open lawn for games. The middle section will be further divided into a seating/dining area overlooking the pool, with the pool partly nestled into the hill. The the third and last section is partly open field and then a seating area with fire pit at the rocky water's edge.

So it's possible the cabana, which is where I would put where the seating and dining area overlooking the pool, will be so low relative to the house and porch that it does not impact the views. I need to experiment ...

Missy, I am not sure if a plain tent goes or doesn't. I think I'd rather something that comes down off season, perhaps. We are all fair though, so a place to escape the sun is handy. Unless it makes it too cold; hmm, hence the attraction of umbrellas; you can adjust. I wonder if any of these are very adjustable?

I think because of where we are siting things on the property the wind won't be too too bad. Let's hope.

Peacamp., OMG I have become so on-line oriented that Ive totally forgotten about magazines! Of course! What fun!

You could always rent a few different sizes and styles from a wedding vendor first to see if they would work before investing in having one made. I also really like the clean line of flat topped tents and they may be less view obstructive.

I wonder,too if my landscape guy has a CAD/CAM program that might show me. Where did you get your cabana, Roarah?

The top one you like is still at pottery barn I think it is about $2,500. Mine is a small one like the striped one third down in my first post. It was carried by pottery barn at the time and now discontinued. I have seen ones similar in pool supply catologs from time to time recently though.

I have been looking online for a 10x10 or 12x12 for months and reading reviews but do not know anyone who has used anything like what I want so I have no personal experience. I might have a teak frame built and my sail repair shop has quoted a price for the curtains to be custom made but the prefab ones are by far more economical.

So far I like tropitone cabanas. Here is a google page of some vendors.

https://www.google.com/search?redir_esc=&client=tablet-android-samsung&hl=en-US&safe=images&oe=utf-8&q=cabanas+for+sale&source=android-browser-type&qsubts=1426008771267&devloc=0#q=cabanas+for+sale&hl=en-US&tbm=shop

Yes, I wish I knew someone who had one, or could find an article about them. My hesitation is that, with umbrellas, you move them around a lot and take them up and down. Esp. in New England, and with wind, sometimes you need the sun for warmth. So I am not sure I want a fixed protection from sun or not ... The best thing to do would be to spend a summer there first with the pool,then decide. If i were patient. : )

BTW, totally appropos of nothing, I came across this while looking for pool decor ideas, quite something:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324103504578374490744049174?mg=id-wsj

I love the look of chaises lined up with umbrellas in stands behind every two chairs. I have my chaises this way so those who want to sun sit with the umbrellas down those with fairer complextions can sit under the umbrellas. Maybe try that set up first and add a cabana eating / lounging area later.

We are still toying with the idea of sunsail shades over our swim spa. I think you could rig them so they could come down when they weren't needed, like real sails. Just the upright supports would have to be fixed in the ground. And think of how much fun you could have using the rigging for flags and pennants for parties! The original Australian fabric (coolaroo?) was still the best / most functional when I was looking a few years ago and it comes in a good assortment of colors. If you had multiple sails it would be fun to do them in different colors or different shades of one color.