Harrison Ford's Lounger is The Blueprint for a 2026 Trend

harrison ford in his pool in the '80s — (Image credit: Nancy Moran via Getty Images)

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The best outdoor spaces are mirrors of our home. They reflect our propensity for style, color, and composition with pieces that read as an extension of our most cherished living spaces. Long before the indoor-outdoor look had been coined, Harrison Ford was already following this rule.

A 1981 photoshoot from the actor's home in the Hollywood Hills shows a poolside area cushioned like a living room. Harrison reclines on a thickly pillowed lounger, reading in front of his clever pool planting; it feels like a celebration of the patio, but also an extension of his home. His outdoor furniture goes to show the importance of textiles in making an al fresco scheme feel inviting.

Harrison Ford's design proves that the best outdoor furniture could exist just as happily inside the home. As this indoor-outdoor look grows more popular for 2026, Homes & Gardens spoke with interior designer Chloe Barrow to get to the bottom of how we can recreate his style in our own homes. We also curated an edit of the best loungers and cushions to help you relax in style this summer.

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Innovative Shape

All-Weather Wicker Chaise

If you are not lounging on a curved surface, then you're not lounging. This stunning wicker piece incorporates the stylish movement designers are coveting this summer.

Colorful Accent

Americanflat Diamond Pattern Pillow

I love how this pillow instantly adds pattern to any patio. Crafted from premium polyester, it features a striking diamond design by Pi Creative Art with a sewn-in insert that's so durable. It looks especially chic layered onto a wooden chair.

Retro design

The Al Fresco Sun Lounger

The scalloped detailing, handy wheels for maneuverability and sunshine-stripe cushion make this sun lounger a truly retro-inspired icon.

Geometric twist

Sorrento Outdoor Chaise Lounge

This more contemporary twist on the metal frame look has a European vibe whilst it would still pair beautifully with retro pieces and prints.

Reversible Design

E by Design Outdoor Square Pillow Cover

With its natural tones and soft texture, this pillow brings an easy elegance to outdoor living. I love how it instantly freshens up a patio chair or sofa, adding a lighthearted injection of color.

On wheels

Reclining Lounge Chair

With scrolled arms and a cross-hatch design, this piece will bring vintage vibes to your poolside. Pair with textured cushions to bring it to life with dimension and warmth.

Whether or not you use a lounger, creating an outdoor living room like Harrison's can be accomplished by taking cues from the inside of your home.

Chloe Barrow, Interior Expert at Laura James, explains: 'When it comes to creating an indoor-outdoor flow, your garden should feel like a continuation of your home. I recommend opting for a garden set that mirrors the layout of your indoor furniture. For example, if your living room sofa is an L-shape, your outdoor seating should be too, as this can create a natural progression once you open your patio doors. Coffee tables and side tables aren’t just for indoors either, they’re great for anchoring the space and making an outdoor set-up feel like a second living room, encouraging guests to relax just as they would on your sofa.'

She continues: 'To make the transition feel seamless, bring similar accents outside. For example, if your kitchen features sleek black cabinet pulls or industrial light fixtures, echo those exact finishes in your outdoor styling. Opt for garden chairs with black legs, matte black lanterns, or minimalist patterns. It’s a great trick to view the two separate zones as one single pavilion.'

Building pathways around your pool idea is a great way to give your outdoor space the polished feel of Harrison Ford's.

Chloe advises: 'Instead of clustering pots and plants in isolated corners, use linear planting such as low trough planters placed perpendicular to your back doors to create natural walkways and guide guests into the heart of the garden. This acts as an outside ‘hallway’ which really connects your indoor and outdoor living space.'

'One of the most effective ways to bring the indoors out is through cohesive flooring, whether that’s matching your kitchen/living room flooring to your outdoor patio or incorporating outdoor rugs to create the illusion of a continuous floor plan,' adds Chloe.

'I always recommend choosing a durable, weather-resistant rug that mirrors the tonal palette of your adjoining room as this can trick the brain into thinking the living room has simply extended into the outdoors.'

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Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.