This Archival Shot of Diane Keaton’s Pool Cabana Cured My Winter Blues –She Uses a Tropical (and Surprising) Color Combo I’m Coveting for 2026
The late actress paired burnt orange seating with green accents to create a bold and uplifting outdoor space
Call it the January blues, but with icy weather closing in, I'm yearning for a more tropical climate. If I try hard enough, I can transport myself to a sun-soaked terrace somewhere – and lately, my dream location looks a lot like the late Diane Keaton's pool cabana, which is definitely helping me channel summertime joy.
Designed by Stephen Shadley in 2007, the cabana showcases sleek outdoor seating (like the Gymojoy cushion set from Bed Bath & Beyond), handsome stone vases, and a fireplace adorned with patterned vintage tiles. It instantly captures the warmth of the Spanish colonial aesthetic, but there's one thing that feels particularly striking: an orange and green color combination.
Diane's pool cabana is defined by luxurious, earthy tones and vintage details. Below, I've pulled together a variety of soft furnishings to match her unique color palette, along with a few statement ceramics to complete the look.
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Recreate Diane's pool cabana with these orange outdoor cushions. They're perfect for revamping your existing seating, or sprucing up a picnic area – I'd add an orange throw blanket for extra comfort.
Diane spent months collecting the vintage tiles for her fireplace – but if you're looking to speedy up the process, I'd opt for these intricate floral tiles. They combine orange and green hues seamlessly.
I'd say that this elegant vase is a close match for the pair framing Diane's fireplace. The Grecian-style silhouette and grassy hue will make a real statement in any design scheme.
If you would rather not reupholster all your seating, you can still channel Diane's look using orange pillow covers like these. They're versatile, durable, and bold – perfect for any sunny space.
Bring Diane's cabana look to your living room using this gorgeous armless sofa. It might be an investment, but it's guaranteed to inject some stunning '70s style into your home.
If green ceramics aren't your style, try building up Diane's look by pairing orange and green pillows together. You'd never know that this elegant option is weather-resistant.
To me, hues like burnt orange and terracotta speak more to fall than to summer. It might be a cliché, but I usually find that orange conjures a feeling of autumnal coziness – and yet the color is perfectly suited to Diane's outdoor space, especially when paired with shades like light green.
Perhaps I shouldn't be surprised by the color palette, since earthy tones are often associated with Spanish design. The green vases do, however, feel rather surprising, and they add a real sense of levity to the space.
While this unexpected color combination makes a real statement – particularly in contrast to the classic white walls of the cabana – I love just how effortless it feels. I'd never think to bring deep orange hues together with green accents, but Diane proves that the most unlikely pairings can look undeniably elegant.
Plus, both colors are also present in the vintage tiles covering the fireplace, helping to tie the entire scheme together. Traditional pool areas and outdoor living rooms might be dominated by breezy neutrals, but bolder design elements can be just as sophisticated – and they're guaranteed to bring a welcome sense of personality to your space.
While it might seem unlikely, designers say that colors like orange and green can, in fact, serve as the starting point for a particularly unique look.
'Earthy colorways work beautifully as a foundation for an eclectic space,' explains Yasmin Rahbari, Country Manager at Ruggable. 'Warm browns, deep terracottas and burnt orange tones create a rich base that’s easy to build on, adding depth while still keeping the overall feel grounded.'
In Diane's pool cabana, green and orange create a sleek, almost '70s-inspired look, while remaining faithful to Spanish colonial style. It's whimsical, unexpected, and yet instantly stylish. Summer can't come soon enough.
