HOME + GARDEN Alfresco Living cont...
STATEMENT FURNITURE
Much like interiors, exterior design should focus on investment pieces in neutral palettes and great materials, which will stay the course and allow for summer updates through cushions, furnishings and outdoor dining sets and glassware. Opt for natural tones, woven textures, powder-coated metals and add in some personality with outdoor paint. This year is all about big statements, with deep-seated modular sofas providing comfort and flexibility and oversized dining sets boosting hosting capacity when it matters most.
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Cannes Two-Seater Sofa with Two Lounge Armchairs, Coffee Table & Side Table, £ 4,099, Bridgman
“ Modular garden furniture is one of the best things you can buy for your garden, especially if you’ re regularly entertaining guests or hosting family. Easy to manoeuvre and maintain, one of the benefits of going modular is that you can adapt and reconfigure your furniture set to suit the number of guests- great for those unexpected alfresco evenings and impromptu garden parties.”
Alex Bridgman, CEO, Bridgman Repton Classic Corner Sofa, £ 1,150, Gardenesque
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