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Discover Benelux & France | Design | Desirable Designs
DESIRABLE DESIGNS
Come together Creating a sense of togetherness is what summer is all about. Leave your worries behind and pursue outdoor activities with a little help from brilliant designers; go explore by bike, cook in the outdoors, or reach the skies in a thrilling jump. TEXT: CAROLINE EDWARDS | PRESS PHOTOS
1. A bicycle that takes you anywhere vanmoof is known for their excellent bicycle designs fit for modern city dwellers. This special F model, however, is celebrated as the original Amsterdam commuter bike, perfect for getting from A to B in style. It allows you to see the city from a new angle in comfort. €598 www.vanmoof.com
2. Ready to cook outside? OneQ’s Barbecue Set is much more than your typical grill, it is more like an outdoor kitchen, fit for a professional. Practice under the open sky and find your inner chef! After all, there is no better time than summer to polish your culinary skills. €599 www.one-q.com
3. Swing in elegance The Bundle Swing from Extremis combines relaxation with playfulness and fun. Sit back and swing from side to side or simply enjoy a bit of peace and quiet in the summer sun. Brighten up the white look with some colourful cushions and make the swing your own. Price upon request www.extremis.be
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4. Let the fire guide you Cox & Cox’s Iron Brazier, provides you with the perfect opportunity to get together with friends during the chilly summer nights – and its design is gorgeous too. Enjoy the warmth stemming from the flames whilst exchanging stories after a hike in the great outdoors. There is no better way to end your day. €135 www.coxandcox.co.uk
5. Get fit the fun way With this Mini Trampoline, which is suitable for indoors or outdoors, you can test your acrobatic abilities, or you can use it as a work out. By jumping on a trampoline, you use all your muscles, from legs to the stomach and back, getting you summer fit in no time. €129 www.trampoline.nl