Outdoor sofas. The ultimate garden seating. For me anyway. The problem is that however weatherproof the manufacturers claim they are, you can’t help worrying that rainwater will collect down the back and in the sides and end up ruining what…
So, garden chairs. Jewel colours, recycled plastic, high backs and arm rests. What’s not to like? I can totally imagine whiling away a sunny afternoon in one of these in a one-more-glass-of-rosé-well-if-you-insist kind of way. They come in five colours…
Doesn’t this look inviting. It’s all from the Danish Design Company Cane-Line and I’m not expecting you to buy the whole lot but take a look at the elements, see how it’s been styled and think about how you can…
This series of Objects of Design turns out to be quite heavy on the lighting front but that is because I do think we often consider outdoor lighting as an extravagance and we don’t really want to spend any money…
Sticking with luxury garden brand Dedon for another day, what do you think of these rocking loungers? Admittedly, there will be days when I look at those and think if I’ve got all the way down there I may struggle…
Money no object? This is the chair I would have in my garden. A cross between a hammock and a hanging chair, this would be perfect to while away an afternoon in peace and quiet. It’s like a proper den…
If you want really good garden furniture you do, I’m afraid, have to be prepared to pay for it. Now, I understand that in this country, where the weather can’t be relied on, it can feel wrong to spend indoor…
Fermob cafe furniture was created in France at the end of the 19th century for cafe owners who needed something lightweight that they could pack away easily at the end of the day. It now comes in 24 different colours…
Lighting is often the last element to be installed in a garden and, in many cases, is added as an afterthought. Professional garden designers will advise that you set aside part of the overall budget (around ten percent is what…
There’s nothing like a bit of rattan to get you in the mood for summer and, of course, we all know the sun always shone in the 70s (ssh yes it did, it’s the land of nostalgia where it’s always…
