BYTHESEA
Utiliserattanandwicker
furnituretobringa senseof
natureintoyouralfresco
entertainingspaces.臨海之美
善用藤器和柳條
傢具，把大自然的魅力
注入戶外用餐天地。- FIXTURESAND FITTINGS
With aspace that can be as strippeddown or versatileas desired,functionwill best dictate
investmentsfor our outdoorspace. “If socialisingis your main goal, a sofa set aroundan outdoor
fire pit can enhancethat experience.If individualrelaxationis what you’re going for, sun chairs
are more suitable,”says Rowena.
Don’t scrimp on quality,and opt for pieces that don’t rust easily and weatherwell in the
sun. Cushionsand stuffing,for example,should be made for outdoorweather.“If the quality is
good, it can be left outsidewithouta cover – furnituretends to stay coveredafter a few minutes
of rain, and easily get moldy in Hong Kong humidity.”
One thing you can’t do withoutis seating.Considera loungeror bar chairs, or even a
daybed–“just to be able to disappear,relax, or nap –a must!” says Keith. He recommends a
chaise longue for additional entertaining room, and looking to Everything Under the Sun for
multifunctional outdoor pieces.
And as the one most flexible area for the full spectrum of nature, the outdoors is the best
place to incorporate them. Consider water features, such as small fountains or ponds. Says
Richard:“I like to add water to a garden, either for the soothing sounds that mask other noises,
or for the reflections of the sky.”
Rowena, meanwhile, suggests multipurpose plants: “Jasmine comes with olfactory benefits,
while guava climbing vines provide food and shade.” Also look out for plants that absorb heat,
and go for “larger trough planters rather than individual pots for stability, and to hold enough
soil so that the plants do not dry out easily on extremely sunny day,” she says. Fleurs.hk is a
good place to start.
What about more practical considerations, such as drying laundry? There’s a piece for that:
“Use retractable laundry hangers (lifestyleclotheslines.com.au) that can come down from the
ceiling so that floor space can still be used by other items,” says Rowena.Photography by Adam Letch148 | HO≤E SOLUTIONS
OUTDOOR | DECORATION