“MIX INDOOR AND OUTDOOR NATURAL
ADD SOME COLOUR Banish conventional white furniture for good and embrace the season’s passion for bold and punchy colour. “Tis season, we’re becoming decidedly braver in our outdoor furniture choices,” says Vicky Angell, outdoor living buyer at John Lewis. “Although woven and wooden textures continue to be very popular, we’re seeing an increasing demand for outdoor pieces that inject a ‘pop’ of vibrant colour into gardens. “Contemporary furniture designs are increasingly in demand. Tis trend is personified by our cheerful Salsa collection - a playful outdoor furniture range in six different summer hues.” Patio project: Avoid a matchy-matchy look and pick colourful individual pieces of furniture rather than a single set. Alternatively, jazz up old furniture by painting it in bright hues - maybe paint
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each chair a different colour - or opt for soſter but fashionable ice-cream shades. A gaily printed umbrella, patterned cushions and a throw will complete the look.
CONJURE A CALM SPACE With our time-poor, stress-filled ‘mod- ern’ lifestyles, a special space furnished to our taste, where we instantly feel calm, is an essential - make that a patio area or a secluded corner of a garden. “More than ever, we’re seeing our outdoor space as a true extension of our homes. With many people living in smaller homes than previous generations, every inch of additional space for entertaining and relaxing counts,” says Vicky Angell. “People are looking for statement pieces for their gardens - from a stunning seat to a pizza oven, or even a Tiki bar.
MATERIALS, SO YOU BLUR THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE INDOORS AND THE OUTDOORS.”
“Another major trend is accessorising outdoors,” she adds. “Just as we do in our sitting rooms or dining rooms, people are adding those essential details - outdoor rugs, cushions, throws, lanterns and line lights, to make their gardens more homely.” Patio project: Make a patio feel more like another room by adding a pergola or an awning. Lighting is key to zone an area and, even without actual outdoor lighting, can be achieved with lanterns and hurricane lamps. As a finishing touch, reflect your decor style with personal touches - outdoor canvasses hung on a painted fence, throws draped over chairs, and ‘ornaments’ like garden sculptures.
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