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AL FRESCO ENTERTAINING IN SOCIABLE SURREY
When undertaking a complete renovation of for anything from casual weekend BBQ ‘s to
this much-loved detached family residence, more formal dinner parties. We think with
Hill House considered the degree to which this amazing space we have managed to do
the building and its gardens may be changed both.”
to serve a family who were now all grown up,
whilst retaining its character.
“The pergola offers something a little more
special than the usual open-air patio style.
Finding oneself in the outdoor space, the eye We purposefully selected the Andrew Martin
now lingers on their beautiful, hand carved cushions to complement the bespoke
contemporary wooden pergola with three linen table runners, and the addition of the
suspended bespoke pendant lamps. This chic accessories and classic florals really
original take on garden lighting for evenings elevates the dining area to another level of
around the twelve-seater Gloucester wooden sophistication.”
table and rattan chairs creates the most
stunning of settings, accompanied by a “Outdoor entertaining should be an extension
backdrop of expertly landscaped topiary for of the home, and when guests retire to the
laid back sophistication. more relaxed seating surrounding the fire
pit after dinner, they can lounge on the soft
“There’s nothing quite like outdoor cashmere throws from the formal drawing
entertaining,” comments Helen Bygraves, Hill room, which work just as well outside as they
House’s co-founder. “But it can be difficult do indoors.”
to create the right arrangement that caters