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W H E N IT COM E S TO GA RD E N D E S I G N , IT’S TI M E TO RI P U P T H E RU LE BO O K . T H IS SUM M E R IT’S A LL A BO U T A M IX-A N D M ATC H E T H OS , A LLOW I N G YO U R O U T D O O R S PAC E TO B E COM E A N AT U R A L – A N D S T Y LIS H – E X T E N S I O N O F YO U R H OM E
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© ABIGAIL EDWARDS
WORDS ANGELINA VILL A -CL ARKE
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KEEP IT N AT U R A L . The modernist, minimal garden has its place (think: slick, design-conscious hotels and uberglam properties), but for most of us this approach is too high maintenance. Instead, opt for a range of natural materials for a more authentic appeal. Mix wood furniture with clay pots, decking areas with stone features, reclaimed sleeper timbers and rustic swing seats for an organic look. The blend of natural materials will give a tactile, layered aesthetic that is very much on trend. Bartek Ostojski, co-owner of Arbol House, a specialist in industrial home furnishings, agrees: “Concrete is the material of the moment. While it is not a natural material, it brings the wow factor to your garden especially when combined with more organic pieces. As it’s a minimalistic and hard material it looks best matched against scrubbed wood, oversized planters and colourful soft furnishings. John Lewis stocks a range of furniture and accessories to achieve the look. “Whether you’re in the heart of the British countryside or the bustle of a vibrant city, a few carefully chosen pieces can transform a terrace or a patch of grass into a perfect place to relax,” says Vicky Angell, Outdoor Living buyer for John Lewis. “We’re also seeing customers look to purchase that one special item that will provide a talking point when entertaining friends, or make their gardens more Instagram-worthy – be it a tiki cocktail bar, love seat, hanging chair or colourful patio set.” For the perfect laid-back touch, add a hammock, such as those available at Smallable or a Cocoon Chair from Smithers of Stamford, which is based in Cambridgeshire, and mix in tribal-themed accessories, like those available at Sainsbury’s. Check out the shop’s Moroccan Luxe and South American themed accessories for a splash of colour. Source rustic terracotta pots, antique silver planters and zinc tubs at home-store Angela Reed in Saffron Walden. David Reed, co-owner, gives his advice: “Use focal points to bring different layers and textures together. Emphasise a pretty tree or invest in a statement garden ornament or statue to draw the eye towards an interesting part of the garden.”
JOHN LEWIS
Top Marlow Grey Collection of rattan furniture, from £199, and accessories, from £7.50, all from Marks & Spencer Above Venice dining table and stool set, £449, and Farrah Berber rug, £330, both from John Lewis Left Black metal wall décor, £49, from Angela Reed
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Middle Kick back in Bloomingville’s striped hammock chair, £82, from Smallable Above Design Project one arm sofa, £650, and Bergen armchair, £200, both from John Lewis
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by Danish brand Madam Stoltz, available at Ovo Home
C O LO U R B LO C K I N G .
Top three buys for a stylish garden. Oval Chedworth zinc planters, £136, miafleur.com
Oak seat swing with fuchsia ropes, £139, bobbyrabbit.co.uk
Raw metal Barrington arch trellis, £55, gardentrading.co.uk
Forget the predictable greens and browns for garden fencing and furniture. This summer, it’s all about colour. Bright block shades give a contemporary, cheerful feel to garden spaces. Use pops of colour in edging tiles or stones to frame planting areas, for instance, or think about painting a wall in a bold hue – such as peacock blue or fiery red – as a backdrop behind a stylish sofa. Mark Bannister, technical consultant at Sandtex, which stocks a wide range of exterior paints in vibrant shades, says: “Look to your furniture, benches or even metal plant pots to inject an added splash of colour. Not only perfect for reflecting the natural shades of your garden, a lick of paint can also make your furniture a real focal point. Yellow is a fantastic shade to couple with soft greys – it can create an immediate on-trend exterior space with minimal effort. Additionally, you don’t have to go wild with the amount you use, as painting a few prominent objects in your garden will immediately transform the area.” Colour can also be used to zone areas of the garden to give a sense that you are entering a series of outdoor rooms. Use different shades in the same palette for dining, playing and lounging areas. In larger gardens, use Trex’s low-maintenance, wood-alternative decking to set off dining tables and sofas – its special material resists fading, stains, scratches and mould growth due to its protective shell. “By creating zones within your garden, you can really maximise the space and really utilise your garden,” says Vicky Angell, at John Lewis. “Use a barbecue to create a dining space and perhaps place a modular sofa or a hanging egg pod chair in a different area to create a lounging area. If space is limited, I would suggest a bistro set in a bright colour along with a smaller barbecue to create a relaxed dining area.” To complete the look, accessorise as you would indoors – Dash & Albert stocks fantastic outdoor rugs; Marks and Spencer has a range of glamorous safari-style melamine dinnerware and Extex is renowned for its cushions in innovative, luxury outdoor fabrics. “The summer months are a great time to turn your garden or terrace into an extension of your living space,” says Tandine Rawkins, design director at Extex. “Go for vivid colours to brighten up your garden all year round or look to the trends and introduce additional green tones for a botanical oasis.”
Top Protect wooden furniture – such as this tree bench – with Sadolin Wood Protection, prices vary Above Set the scene with this Fisher ticking stripe cotton rug from Dash & Albert, £38 Left Umi & Yuri Cushions, made with Extex outdoor fabric, from £48.75
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Above Havana two-seater sofa, £200, and Havana glass and brass side table, £49, Weaver Green outdoor rugs, from £65, all from John Lewis Opposite, top These napkins from East London Parasol Company, £30, add a flamboyant touch
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Up until recent times, it was de rigueur to stick to one garden style – be it classic Mediterranean or pretty cottage planting. These days, times are changing with designers mixing old and new for modern impact. If you have a traditional planting scheme, contrast with modern, modular furniture – like the sofas and outdoor heaters available from Maze Rattan or the concrete coffee tables at Arbol House. For gardens with contemporary greenery – such as spiky palms or grasses – more ornate furniture, such as wrought iron benches or mosaic-tiled tables, will soften and offset the hard lines. Lucy Ferguson of the East London Parasol Company, which sells stunning flamboyant parasols and linens made in Bali and India, gives her tips: “I love to contrast colours and textures in a garden. I like to have a base of colourful patterned tablecloths, cushions and napkins with unexpected hints of luxury like sheepskins and cut crystal. I pile up colourful cushions and rugs, and use big painted ceramic platters to make everything look appealing and abundant. As twilight arrives, I hang tea lights in jam jars from inside a garden parasol, light the candles in lanterns and brass candlesticks and settle in for the evening.”
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WARM IT UP.
LOW R I A L L P R E S S AT J O A L E X A N D E R G I V E S H E R TO P GA R D E N B U YS 1. Our Linum striped cushions give a cool Scandinavian feel. 2. Be transported to the lemon groves of Tuscany with our aqua and citrine linen tablecloths and napkins (pictured below). 3. The wonderful glow of a Kadai Firebowl adds warmth to any gathering.
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Angela Reed, 01799 520056, angelareed.co.uk Arbol House, 01244 329643, ovohome.com Bobby Rabbit, 0114 321 7000, bobbyrabbit.co.uk Dash & Albert, dashandalberteurope.com Extex, extex.co.uk Jo Alexander, 01954 768567, joalexander.co.uk John Lewis, 01223 361292, johnlewis.com Marks and Spencer, 0333 014 8000, markandspencer.com Maze Rattan at Mode Living, 01277 625591, modeliving.co.uk Mia Fleur, 0116 298 6393, miafleur.com
Perfect for al fresco dining is this 12-piece Lombard dinner set, £49.50, and embroidered runner £29.50, from Marks & Spencer
Sainsbury’s, 0800 636 262, sainsburys.co.uk Sandtex, sandtex.co.uk Smallable, 020 3445 0146, smallable.com Smithers of Stamford, 01780 435060, smithersofstamford.com Trex, trex.com
G O R G E O U S B U YS . Jamie Letchford, director of Mode Living, reveals his top buys from Maze Rattan
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Above Mix and match colourful styles for your tableware. M&S has a gorgeous range of patterned crockery and table linen this summer, with prices starting at £3.50 for plates.
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© PHOTO CREDIT
Crafted with functionality and style in mind, the Winchester Tall Heater is a great addition to any patio or decking.
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
Gather all the family together this summer with the Victoria eight-seat dining set, perfect for all those summer get-togethers (pictured left). Extend your living space to your garden with the Zen two-seat sofa set, made with durable, weatherproof fabric which can be left out all year round.
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INTERIORS FERM LIVING CONCRETE POT
£32, amara.com
SAMODE LIGHT BLUE INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG
from £52, dashandalberteurope.com
SCATTER CUSHION CARIBBEAN STRIPE
£165, indian-ocean.co.uk
Edition loves.
SHIRLEY PARASOL
£450, eastlondonparasols.com
MOROCCAN LUXE LANTERN
£22, sainsburys.com
TRIMARAN STRIPE FUCHSIA INDOOR/OUTDOOR POUFFE
INDUSTRY BLACK ROUND TABLE
£292, dashandalberteurope.com
£247, ovohome.com
SENTOU CONDESA ARMCHAIR
© PHOTO CREDIT
£240.20, smallable.com
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WHITE ARCHED MIRROR WINDOW
£80.95, florafurniture.co.uk
BUTTERFLY HOME BY MATTHEW WILLIAMSON TRAY
£9.60, debenhams.com
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W H E N IT COM E S TO GA RD E N D E S I G N , IT’S TI M E TO RI P U P T H E RU LE BO O K . T H IS SUM M E R IT’S A LL A BO U T A M IX-A N D M ATC H E T H OS , A LLOW I N G YO U R O U T D O O R S PAC E TO B E COM E A N AT U R A L – A N D S T Y LIS H – E X T E N S I O N O F YO U R H OM E
© PHOTO CREDIT
© ABIGAIL EDWARDS
WORDS ANGELINA VILL A -CL ARKE
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KEEP IT N AT U R A L . The modernist, minimal garden has its place (think: slick, design-conscious hotels and uberglam properties), but for most of us this approach is too high maintenance. Instead, opt for a range of natural materials for a more authentic appeal. Mix wood furniture with clay pots, decking areas with stone features, reclaimed sleeper timbers and rustic swing seats for an organic look. The blend of natural materials will give a tactile, layered aesthetic that is very much on trend. Bartek Ostojski, co-owner of Arbol House, a specialist in industrial home furnishings, agrees: “Concrete is the material of the moment. While it is not a natural material, it brings the wow factor to your garden especially when combined with more organic pieces. As it’s a minimalistic and hard material it looks best matched against scrubbed wood, oversized planters and colourful soft furnishings. John Lewis stocks a range of furniture and accessories to achieve the look. “Whether you’re in the heart of the British countryside or the bustle of a vibrant city, a few carefully chosen pieces can transform a terrace or a patch of grass into a perfect place to relax,” says Vicky Angell, Outdoor Living buyer for John Lewis. “We’re also seeing customers look to purchase that one special item that will provide a talking point when entertaining friends, or make their gardens more Instagram-worthy – be it a tiki cocktail bar, love seat, hanging chair or colourful patio set.” For the perfect laid-back touch, add a hammock, such as those available at Smallable or a Cocoon Chair from Smithers of Stamford, which is based in Cambridgeshire, and mix in tribal-themed accessories, like those available at Sainsbury’s. Check out the shop’s Moroccan Luxe and South American themed accessories for a splash of colour. Source rustic terracotta pots, antique silver planters and zinc tubs at home-store Angela Reed in Saffron Walden. David Reed, co-owner, gives his advice: “Use focal points to bring different layers and textures together. Emphasise a pretty tree or invest in a statement garden ornament or statue to draw the eye towards an interesting part of the garden.”
JOHN LEWIS
Top Marlow Grey Collection of rattan furniture, from £199, and accessories, from £7.50, all from Marks & Spencer Above Venice dining table and stool set, £449, and Farrah Berber rug, £330, both from John Lewis Left Black metal wall décor, £49, from Angela Reed
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Middle Kick back in Bloomingville’s striped hammock chair, £82, from Smallable Above Design Project one arm sofa, £650, and Bergen armchair, £200, both from John Lewis
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I N THanging E R Iplanters ORS
INTERIORS
by Danish brand Madam Stoltz, available at Ovo Home
C O LO U R B LO C K I N G .
Top three buys for a stylish garden. Oval Chedworth zinc planters, £136, miafleur.com
Oak seat swing with fuchsia ropes, £139, bobbyrabbit.co.uk
Raw metal Barrington arch trellis, £55, gardentrading.co.uk
Forget the predictable greens and browns for garden fencing and furniture. This summer, it’s all about colour. Bright block shades give a contemporary, cheerful feel to garden spaces. Use pops of colour in edging tiles or stones to frame planting areas, for instance, or think about painting a wall in a bold hue – such as peacock blue or fiery red – as a backdrop behind a stylish sofa. Mark Bannister, technical consultant at Sandtex, which stocks a wide range of exterior paints in vibrant shades, says: “Look to your furniture, benches or even metal plant pots to inject an added splash of colour. Not only perfect for reflecting the natural shades of your garden, a lick of paint can also make your furniture a real focal point. Yellow is a fantastic shade to couple with soft greys – it can create an immediate on-trend exterior space with minimal effort. Additionally, you don’t have to go wild with the amount you use, as painting a few prominent objects in your garden will immediately transform the area.” Colour can also be used to zone areas of the garden to give a sense that you are entering a series of outdoor rooms. Use different shades in the same palette for dining, playing and lounging areas. In larger gardens, use Trex’s low-maintenance, wood-alternative decking to set off dining tables and sofas – its special material resists fading, stains, scratches and mould growth due to its protective shell. “By creating zones within your garden, you can really maximise the space and really utilise your garden,” says Vicky Angell, at John Lewis. “Use a barbecue to create a dining space and perhaps place a modular sofa or a hanging egg pod chair in a different area to create a lounging area. If space is limited, I would suggest a bistro set in a bright colour along with a smaller barbecue to create a relaxed dining area.” To complete the look, accessorise as you would indoors – Dash & Albert stocks fantastic outdoor rugs; Marks and Spencer has a range of glamorous safari-style melamine dinnerware and Extex is renowned for its cushions in innovative, luxury outdoor fabrics. “The summer months are a great time to turn your garden or terrace into an extension of your living space,” says Tandine Rawkins, design director at Extex. “Go for vivid colours to brighten up your garden all year round or look to the trends and introduce additional green tones for a botanical oasis.”
Top Protect wooden furniture – such as this tree bench – with Sadolin Wood Protection, prices vary Above Set the scene with this Fisher ticking stripe cotton rug from Dash & Albert, £38 Left Umi & Yuri Cushions, made with Extex outdoor fabric, from £48.75
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Above Havana two-seater sofa, £200, and Havana glass and brass side table, £49, Weaver Green outdoor rugs, from £65, all from John Lewis Opposite, top These napkins from East London Parasol Company, £30, add a flamboyant touch
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Up until recent times, it was de rigueur to stick to one garden style – be it classic Mediterranean or pretty cottage planting. These days, times are changing with designers mixing old and new for modern impact. If you have a traditional planting scheme, contrast with modern, modular furniture – like the sofas and outdoor heaters available from Maze Rattan or the concrete coffee tables at Arbol House. For gardens with contemporary greenery – such as spiky palms or grasses – more ornate furniture, such as wrought iron benches or mosaic-tiled tables, will soften and offset the hard lines. Lucy Ferguson of the East London Parasol Company, which sells stunning flamboyant parasols and linens made in Bali and India, gives her tips: “I love to contrast colours and textures in a garden. I like to have a base of colourful patterned tablecloths, cushions and napkins with unexpected hints of luxury like sheepskins and cut crystal. I pile up colourful cushions and rugs, and use big painted ceramic platters to make everything look appealing and abundant. As twilight arrives, I hang tea lights in jam jars from inside a garden parasol, light the candles in lanterns and brass candlesticks and settle in for the evening.”
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
WARM IT UP.
LOW R I A L L P R E S S AT J O A L E X A N D E R G I V E S H E R TO P GA R D E N B U YS 1. Our Linum striped cushions give a cool Scandinavian feel. 2. Be transported to the lemon groves of Tuscany with our aqua and citrine linen tablecloths and napkins (pictured below). 3. The wonderful glow of a Kadai Firebowl adds warmth to any gathering.
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Angela Reed, 01799 520056, angelareed.co.uk Arbol House, 01244 329643, ovohome.com Bobby Rabbit, 0114 321 7000, bobbyrabbit.co.uk Dash & Albert, dashandalberteurope.com Extex, extex.co.uk Jo Alexander, 01954 768567, joalexander.co.uk John Lewis, 01223 361292, johnlewis.com Marks and Spencer, 0333 014 8000, markandspencer.com Maze Rattan at Mode Living, 01277 625591, modeliving.co.uk Mia Fleur, 0116 298 6393, miafleur.com
Perfect for al fresco dining is this 12-piece Lombard dinner set, £49.50, and embroidered runner £29.50, from Marks & Spencer
Sainsbury’s, 0800 636 262, sainsburys.co.uk Sandtex, sandtex.co.uk Smallable, 020 3445 0146, smallable.com Smithers of Stamford, 01780 435060, smithersofstamford.com Trex, trex.com
G O R G E O U S B U YS . Jamie Letchford, director of Mode Living, reveals his top buys from Maze Rattan
1 2 3
Above Mix and match colourful styles for your tableware. M&S has a gorgeous range of patterned crockery and table linen this summer, with prices starting at £3.50 for plates.
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© PHOTO CREDIT
Crafted with functionality and style in mind, the Winchester Tall Heater is a great addition to any patio or decking.
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
Gather all the family together this summer with the Victoria eight-seat dining set, perfect for all those summer get-togethers (pictured left). Extend your living space to your garden with the Zen two-seat sofa set, made with durable, weatherproof fabric which can be left out all year round.
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INTERIORS FERM LIVING CONCRETE POT
£32, amara.com
SAMODE LIGHT BLUE INDOOR/OUTDOOR RUG
from £52, dashandalberteurope.com
SCATTER CUSHION CARIBBEAN STRIPE
£165, indian-ocean.co.uk
Edition loves.
SHIRLEY PARASOL
£450, eastlondonparasols.com
MOROCCAN LUXE LANTERN
£22, sainsburys.com
TRIMARAN STRIPE FUCHSIA INDOOR/OUTDOOR POUFFE
INDUSTRY BLACK ROUND TABLE
£292, dashandalberteurope.com
£247, ovohome.com
SENTOU CONDESA ARMCHAIR
© PHOTO CREDIT
£240.20, smallable.com
CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
WHITE ARCHED MIRROR WINDOW
£80.95, florafurniture.co.uk
BUTTERFLY HOME BY MATTHEW WILLIAMSON TRAY
£9.60, debenhams.com
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