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LUXURY OUTDOOR LIVING
GUIDE
– Making the most of the great outdoors this summer –
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OUTDOOR LIVING
BRING THE INSIDE OUT
These cushions are perfect for the outdoors and garden, as well as being ideal for other spaces such as conservatories. They are water resistant and have an anti-fungal coating making them perfect for al fresco dining. Matching flat cushion seat pads are also available, perfect for outdoor dining chairs and benches. Your chosen design is printed on the front of the cushion, and the back is water resistant fabric in a colour to complement the design on the front. Designed, printed and made in the UK.
celinadigby.co.uk
ON THE DECK
Soft Ivory canvas and natural beech combines to create a timeless rocking chair. Fully foldable, take a seat at home, the beach or around the campfire.
gardentrading.co.uk
HANGING ABOUT
This Brazilian hammock combo is roomy enough for sharing a snooze with a friend. Stunning colours or neutral pattern – take your pick to make this hammock the highlight of the garden. Easily adjustable hammock hooks allow you to decide how low or high you want to lay.
sleepyhammock.co.uk
PERFECT PIZZA
Add a little ‘Wow’ to your weekend gatherings with the DeliVita Outdoor Pizza Oven. Taking only 25 minutes to reach full temperature, cook up delicious 12 inch wood-fired pizzas in just 90 seconds! Not just for pizza; rustle up sizzling steaks, fish dishes, fresh vegetable courses and sides to die for! cuckooland.com
LET THERE BE LIGHT
This Hanging Torch is made from strong stainless steel, its muted copper finish conveying warmth. Crafted by hand, each unit displays its own unique variations and styles well with exotic traveler/fusion furniture and textiles. Traditional in design, its glass-paned door opens by way of a discreet latch, while a safety vent perches atop its domed summit. wayfair.co.uk
Outdoor entertaining in style By Sam Wylie-Harris
Suffice to say, outdoor entertaining is very of the moment – especially if you want to be outside, without going ‘out out’ just yet. Garden gathering is where it’s at.
And with summer tablescaping coming into full swing, styling up our safe havens, where we can enjoy meals with friends and family in style, is a hot topic.
But if your al fresco dining space is looking a little lacklustre right now, and more takeaway terrace than posh patio, fear not!
We’ve rounded up a few key items to help you up your garden grilling game and style up your suntrap in no time…
Set of 6 Bee 11oz Wine Glasses, £29.50, At Home in the Country
Great for water, wine or a spritz, stylish stemware made from polycarbonate is a must for outdoor drinkware that won’t let you down. Recyclable, super strong and we love the bee motif.
Outdoor Garden Tablecloth, Welsh Meadow Cream, £49.99-£74.99, Celina Digby
When it comes to mopping up those marinades and water droplets from the jug of Pimm’s, an attractive tablecloth with a wipe-clean finish is a godsend. Buy it oversized and it’ll hide any flaws or rusty metal surfaces too.
Set of 4 Melamine Side Plates, £12, Next
These monochrome melamine plates will show off skewers of colourful veggies and sizzling sensations to perfection, plus some decorative interest when the plates are laid bare.
Cottage Collection Green Meadow Flower Deckchair, £149.99, Cushions, from £24.99-£39.99 each, Perkins & Morley
Easy does it… When you’re taking life in the slow lane, a decent deckchair and comfy cushion is a natural wind-down, especially one with an inviting wildflower print.
Entertaining Grill, £175, Cuisinart
Tailor-made for all types of cooking, this teppanyaki style grill boasts a top temperature of 260-degrees-centigrade and will sear your steak to perfection. Along with dual zone temperature controls for fish and stir fries, it’s easy to clean and store in small spaces.
Starfish Shatterproof Chip n Dip Bowl, £14, Next
An essential for crisps, dips, nuts and olives, this dip dish will keep everything just so.
Outdoor Solar Lanterns, £36.95 each, Sparkle Lighting
Sometimes it’s all in the detail, and these Moroccan style solar lanterns channel a sense of escapism. They can be hung from a tree branch, pergola or placed on a table – and for some extra wow factor, more is more. Lightweight and water-resistant too.
Cook King Bali Fire Bowl, from £115, Cuckooland
Even if you think you won’t mind a bit of chill in the air, this stylish outdoor firepit has you covered. Not only will it keep you warm until the last embers fade, it’s suitable for barbecuing with the addition of a tripod grill, sold separately. Job done.
Levantine Tableware Range, from £4-£15 each, John Lewis
If you’re missing a parade of geometric prints in your supper club, this ceramic tableware inspired by Middle Eastern designs is just the ticket for a three-course meal with all the trimmings. Along with bowls and plates, the range includes wooden bowls, platters and cotton napkins.
CARIBBEAN BLINDS
Top quality Caribbean Blinds patio awnings protect from the UK summer - rain or shine!
With foreign holidays still currently banned and the earliest possible date to travel given as 17th May, the majority of us are once again choosing to holiday at home and transform our outdoor spaces in to our own little piece of paradise.
Being outdoors in the UK requires shade, be that from the blazing sun or the pouring rain and for that reason, investing in a high-quality patio awning to provide solar shading protection is a garden essential and Caribbean Blinds has everything you need.
The UK’s multi-award-winning external shading experts are passionate about external shading and the benefits it brings. Practical and stylish, a Caribbean Blinds outdoor retractable patio awning outstretches creating a striking roof over your terrace to provide the ultimate alfresco living space. Blocking the sun’s heat, these large patio awnings keep you, your family and friends cool on even the hottest of summer days whilst offering shelter from those unexpected and often persistent rain showers.
Damaging ultraviolet rays are blocked whilst bright light is filtered to eliminate glare. Plus with optional LED under awning lighting and instant infra-red heating, you will create a pleasant atmosphere on your terrace to enjoy all year round.
Whether you live in a house, bungalow or apartment, on a two-storey or single storey façade, in the countryside, inner-city or coast, the Caribbean Blinds outdoor retractable patio awnings are designed for every application, requirement and budget extending your living space outside with full protection from the elements. And with their ability to design and build bespoke brackets, there is no application in the UK where they cannot install an electric patio awning.
With a selection of awnings and pricing, there is something for everyone and four models to choose from. Prices range from £2,950 to £14.950 and include VAT, installation and a 5-year guarantee as well as unrivalled customer service.
The awnings are made from fabrics which come in a wide range of colours to suit every taste.
Key features are:
• Fade resistant, solution dyed, dimensionally stable fibres • Self-clean effect coating to ensure a clean visual appearance • Certified to UV std 801, offering a minimum 95% UV block
All of the blinds are natural cooling, sun safe, anti-glare and provide shelter
Caribbean Blinds prides itself on offering truly superior and innovative products that will outperform and outlast. Finishing touches and attention to detail including colour co-ordinated stitching and concealed fixings set their products apart, whilst their expert advice and knowledge ensures the right external shading system for your application, requirements and budget.
For more information, visit: cbsolarshading.co.uk/patio-awnings
