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Johnny's Green Room, Carlton

With its rooftop bar and sweeping sky line views of Carlton’s treetops, and an incredible menu curated by Karen Martini, the re-imagined Johnny’s Green Room is a firm must-visit for anyone in Melbourne.

Spring Masterclass with Steve Cordony
A masterclass with Steve Cordony on styling and entertaining? Yes please! We were thrilled to partner with Steve to supply our beautiful Amore Stripe umbrella in 'Forest', the perfect partner for his Italian themed Spring Masterclass.
Gibney, Cottesloe
Gibney, Cottesloe is an elegant brasserie grill offering breathtaking views of Cottesloe's pristine beaches, courtesy of restaurateur George Kailis. 
The Italian Collection is here!
Saving you the jet lag, we're bringing that European holiday feeling to life this summer with the launch of our newest collection, The Italian Collection.
How to: Look after outdoor fabrics
We all need a little maintenance from time to time, and while getting down and dirty with outdoor furniture is never that fun, the results speak for themselves. Here are some easy instructions for how to clean outdoor acrylic fabrics.
The Design Show - It's a wrap!
What an incredible three days we've had at the Design Show, Sydney. We absolutely loved meeting new faces, reconnecting with familiar ones, and showcasing our newest collection. Jump through to see our show wrap video...
The Doonan, Noosa Valley

Nestled in the scenic Noosa Valley, The Doonan is a brand new al fresco restaurant set on two hectares that boasts incredible landscape design and a paddock to plate dining experience.

 

 

The Art of Staying Put: A Guide to Umbrella Bases

We hear it every day: "Which base do I actually need?" To save you the guesswork, we’ve pulled together a definitive guide to help you anchor your umbrella with confidence.

The Design Show, Sydney
Come and join us for the launch of our new range - The Italian Collection - at the Design Show, Sydney. Read more here for more information and to register.
Motel Molly, Mollymook

Palm Springs on the South Coast? That's what retro boutique hotel Motel Molly brings to Mollymook's holiday scene. The refurbishment, achieved by leading interior architecture firm Richards Stanisich and Knox developments, creates the fine balance of seaside coastal nostalgia and a dreamy exotic escape. 

Basil Projects | St George Sailing Club
We created these custom 'Soleil' commercial sun umbrellas for the recently renovated St George Sailing Club. Read more about this iconic venue.
Basil Projects | The Light Brigade, Sydney
We were so pleased to work recently with iconic venue The Light Brigade in Sydney, supplying custom designed patio umbrellas for their rooftop bar.
The Harbord Hotel, Freshwater

The Harbord Hotel's redesigned sunny courtyard features our stunning custom made Soleil patio umbrellas. Read more about the project and the inspirations behind the design and renovation.

The Taphouse, Sydney

 

We were thrilled to work with Taphouse on their recent rooftop refurbishment on some customised commercial sun umbrellas channelling that Euro summer feeling.

The Surf Yamba
The Surf in Yamba has recently been redesigned as a stylish boutique hotel offering on the Northern NSW coast. Read more about the inspiration behind the refurbishment and our classic nautical stripe patio umbrellas used to deck out the stunning rooftop.
The Best Picnic Set-up
Whether you're gathering friends for a grazing platter or taking enjoying a solo date with a good book, our picnic essentials up your picnic game for maximum relaxation.
Wind Ratings & the Beaufort Scale

Long before sophisticated weather models, sailors and observers relied on simple yet effective methods to gauge wind strength. Here's why we love Beaufort Wind Scale...

Basil Projects | Bopp and Tone

Featuring heavy marbles, classic tiles, rich textures and moody timber, along with an alfresco dining terrace, Bopp and Tone is one of our favourite inner city spots.

The Calypso Club, Cairns

Drawing inspiration from nostalgic holidays spent by the coast, where the days were filled with sipping piña coladas, Calypso Club emerges as a lively rum bar and seafood kitchen

Lucy Montgomery x Basil Bangs

Discover our chic collaboration with Lucy Montgomery on a tailored collection of outdoor essentials. 

Behind the Scenes | Summer campaign
Take a sneek peek behind the scenes of our latest campaign shoot. Showcasing our new summer collection against the shimmering backdrop of Sydney Harbour...