ANALYSIS: OUTDOOR LIVING Home Appliances
April 2024
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Heating, lighting & seating As nice as the Summer days are, the evenings can sometimes get a little nippy. But consumers don’t have to move the party indoors – guests can remain comfortable with a few simple outdoor appliances… Like outdoor heating from Igenix (from Bluestem Group). IP55 waterproof rated and with 360-degree heat distribution, the 1,200W IG9650 Potable Patio Tower Heater can be placed on the floor or on the table, and it features automatic tip-over protection. There’s also the IG9651 Freestanding Umbrella Patio Heater – height-adjustable and remote- controlled, with three heat settings and an impressive 2,100W of power. Zanussi also offers a freestanding patio heater – the ZTTPTH5 (pictured above) – similarly providing three heat settings of 900, 1,200 or 2,100W of power. It also has a weighted base for stability as well as tip-over protection.
it is possible to cover all the bases,” explains Antonio Formisano, Product Manager at 4lite. “Our Marinus range is a great option – a trio of directional, bi-directional and spike light fixtures.” Featuring a ‘halo glass’ design, with a ring of glass on the inner edging which gives a halo effect to the light distribution, the modern Marinus collection is available in smart GU10 options so customers can tap into all the benefits of smart lighting. Another great way of creating outdoor ambience is with festoon lighting – strings of lamps that can be hung against walls and fences or strung across a canopy. 4lite’s LED Festoon Lights and Light Holders are available in both 11.5- and 20-metre lengths, and up to 10 sets can be linked together to form up to a 20-metre display! “We are expanding our festoon range with a 15-metre Smart Colour Changing LED Festoon Light,” reveals Mr Formisano, “which can be operated via the WiZ App and by voice via the usual smart speakers.”
4lite is also about to launch its new co-
ordinated solar collection, Antheia, comprising uplighters, downlighters and decorative wall lights, as well as path lights (pictured left), spike lights, bollards and festoons (coming in three- and five-metre lengths). The wall and ground luminaires provide an
Looking elsewhere, outside lighting plays a crucial role in the home, so it’s important to consider what your customers want to achieve – is it to highlight design features and improve aesthetics, or is it about security and safety? “As with any lighting project, there are many aspects to consider, but by combining smart lighting fixtures and solar-powered luminaires
impressive 10-to-12 hours of illumination on an average six-to-eight hour charge. There’s also a built-in PIR motion sensor for added security. So, after helping your customers get kitted out to cook, clean and keep warm, what about offering somewhere comfortable to sit? King Living can help with its various outdoor sofa and seating collections – feeding in to the growing trend to create personalised spaces to maximise the indoor-outdoor flow. The company originated in Australia and its
products are specially designed with water- resistant details and long-lasting, durable fabrics to withstand harsh weather conditions. Many of King’s outdoor sofas are modular and adjustable, which gives customers extensive customisation benefits. The Zaza Sofa is a prime example; arms and backs move seamlessly while the clever design reconfigures easily to achieve a range of settings. For those looking to create consistency between indoors and outdoors, certain collections are available for both uses.
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