Aria Journal:
With warmer weather on the way, what better time for an outdoor makeover. Whether it’s a garden, roof terrace or balcony, even the tiniest of urban gardens can provide a green retreat from the city. Explore our design tips for making a place to entertain and unwind in this summer.
A Private Retreat
If your roof terrace or garden is surrounded by walls or adjacent to a building, utilise the backdrops and the conditions these provide by growing climbers and shade-loving plants. Painting or rendering a wall can transform the space, whilst light-coloured paving can brighten up dark areas. Complete the space with outdoor sofas and lounge chairs, made for soaking up the sun.
Above: Bellevie Outdoor Sofa and Coffee Table
The Bellevie Collection by Fermob includes luxury outdoor settees and lounge chairs to create the ultimate alfresco living area in your garden, patio or roof terrace. The durable, weatherproof aluminium frame is designed for exterior use, whilst the outdoor cushions in water-resistant Sunbrella® Upholstery Fabric are protected and made to withstand all weather conditions. Bring your living space outside this summer with the Bellevie set of outdoor sofas and dining furniture, perfect for luxury lounging in the sun.
Above: Luxembourg Outdoor Lounge Chairs and Oulala coffee tables
Above: Bellevie Dining Table and Benches
Outdoor Dining
Explore our collection of folding outdoor tables and chairs with a small footprint, they can be easily folded and stored when not in use. The Bistro collection is designed to be easily folded and stored away whilst not in use. On the other hand, if you’re looking to make a space for all-year around outdoor dining the Luxembourg collection is modern and robust with multiple colours available to mix and match.
Above: Luxembourg Outdoor Dining Table & Chairs by Fermob
Above: Hiray Outdoor Lounge Chairs & Coffee Table by Kartell
Above: Bistro Outdoor Dining Table, Bench and Chairs
Above: Sixties Armchairs and Oulala Coffee Tables
The Luxembourg Patio Dining Set by Fermob is perfect for terraces and urban rooftops. Explore weather-proof loungers, outdoor dining chairs and tables, designed to be placed outside all year around. If hosting barbeques and outdoor lunches is your bag, an outdoor extending table is the best option and is easily extended to accommodate additional guests. For a visually lightweight option, the Hiray Outdoor Table and Chairs by Kartell is a functional option which doesn’t compromise on style. The slatted design of the chairs and garden benches means any rain can drip straight off.
Above: Feast Tableware by Serax X Ottolenghi
Above: Fermob Bistro Outdoor Dining Set
Light Up Summer Nights
Illuminate evenings al fresco with portable and wireless lighting which can be easily moved around the balcony, roof terrace or garden. Shop rechargeable lamps and portable lights with USB charging and multiple brightness settings, perfect for creating the right ambience outside. The Oto H27 Table Lamp by Fermob features a totem-like shape, with a decorative statement light diffuser that can be rotated 360°, redirecting the light in different positions. If the outside space allows, installing fixed garden lighting with outdoor wall lights can seamlessly integrate and blend the interior with the outdoor space.
Above: Aplo Portable Lamps by Fermob
Above: Oto Portable Lamps by Fermob
Above: Balad Portable Lamps by Fermob