Landscape & Urban Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 28

GARDEN DESIGN SIT BACK IN COMFORT AND ENJOY YOUR FIRST OF THE SUMMER WINE… Surely there can be no better experience than sitting in your own back garden with the sun on your face, the summer sound of birdsong in your ears and a glass of wine in your hand (or tea if that’s your preferred tipple). That’s where Harrod Horticultural’s outstanding new range of traditional Garden Furniture comes into play – not only is it enviably attractive, but also inconceivably comfortable as well as of a quality that will last generations.   Inspired by original blacksmiths’ furniture, the exclusive Southwold Furniture Collection has been a labour of love 3 years in the making and is arguably as comfortable as it is handsome. Much thought has gone into the ergonomics of the seat design and careful selection of the steel material sections used to ensure just the right amount of 28 www.landud.co.uk ‘give’ is coupled with the required structural strength. The handcrafted designs are highly sophisticated and their distinctive appearance has been created from hot dip galvanised steel with a hand etched finish for an antiqued look that provides for a unique piece whose weathered look will only improve further with age. Each element is hand made by skilled technicians and finished in Suffolk where steel manufacturing has been in operation in this family business for over 65 years.   Structurally guaranteed for a lengthy 25 years, this exceptionally elegant furniture range incorporates 5 different table styles for all manner of occasions – Bistro, Coffee, Round Dining, Oval Dining and Rectangle Dining (seating up to 10). The collection includes 2 designs of chair (with and without carver-style arms), as well as 2 types of bench - the backless version of which can mix and match with the tables and chairs to make up the numbers, whilst both benches look very stately simply on their own in any given location. Good quality seat cushions complete the look.   Should the weather experience on the other hand be a rather grey one, and there’s a quick break in any precipitation, then this ultra-durable weather-proof furniture range doesn’t require any covering from the elements - simply nip outside, sit down with your frothy coffee and grab some fresh air. For more information, view the Southwold Collection on the Harrod Horticultural website: www.harrodhorticultural.com/ southwoldcollection Follow us @ludmagazine