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Discover Germany | Design | Dedicated to Design
Dedicated to Design... As the weather warms up and life becomes more outdoorsy, this month we have been inspired by great German design pieces that makes alfresco living that bit cooler and more exhilarating.
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BY JULIE S. GULDBRANDSEN
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Get beach ready with these fluffy striped towels by Swiss textile designer Christian Fischbacher. They are the epitome of luxury and come in blue and grey. From £53.55. www.artedona.com
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The Solara sun lounger designed by Rolf Heide for Müller Möbel is a very aesthetically pleasing piece of garden furniture, made from a strong weather-proof material. It is stackable and easy to move around. £810. www.belnotes.com Mikasi is a poetically-devised sunscreen tent designed by Confused Direction. A modern interpretation of the Indian tepee, it is a fun hideaway for little ones, although it can easily fit a grown-up too. p.o.a. www.muellermoebel.de
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The contemporary elegance of the sculptural Paro planter will update the look of your garden in a flash. Almost 2 metres tall and with concealed rollers that makes it super mobile, it is an ingenious garden element that can truly transform your space. Designed by Michael König for Flora. From £95. www.flora-online.de
The garden fire pit from Rottmann’s LAFAIR is available in black or charcoal and is a great feature for the garden. Enjoy a night around the open fire with friends as the summer evenings lengthen. £190. www.lafair.de
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