Homes Antiques

RIGHT ‘Forno’ garden set

including cast-iron ‘Forno’

oven large outdoor table

Tuscan grill ash scraper

and three sacks of kindling

£1695 Mors

MATERIAL WORLD

T

he outdoor life is tough on fabrics. Exposed to the ravages of sunlight

rain and sun cream not to mention extra wear and tear regular

furnishing textiles won’t last or keep their looks nearly as long as they

would indoors. Having garden furniture re-covered is expensive so

choosing a suitable fabric at the outset will save money long term.

There’s a growing selection of purpose-made outdoor materials in a range of

colours patterns and textures giving you plenty of choice. Made out of acrylic

polymer or polypropylene fibres they come in plain colours or printed or woven

designs and resist the fading eects of sunlight. Most are machine-washable water-

repellent stain and mildew-resistant and able to withstand salt and chlorine. Before

you buy check that the design you want is suitable for how you wish to use it.

LEFT Cushions in ‘Breeze Chevron’; ‘Breeze Stripe’;

‘Mojito’ all £60 per m; ‘Pina Colada’ £69 per m all from

the ‘Sea Breeze’ collection at Osborne & Little ABOVE

Cushions (on chair) in ‘Itza’ £184 per m; ‘Mazate’ £220

per m; (on oor from top) in ‘Tacana’; ‘Amaya’ both £232

per m; ‘Mazate’; ‘Corchal’ both £220 per m all by A Rum

Fellow for Pollack available at Alteld BELOW Cushions

in tactile chenille ‘Mull’ fabric £52.50 per m Extex

Expert tip

‘A re pit or outdoor oven creates

an inviting ambience at a summer

get together. If yours is wood-

fuelled any well-seasoned timber

can be used but hard woods such

as oak give a longer burn time

while soft woods such as pine burn

faster.’ Declan Walsh managing

director Mors UK

H&A GUIDE: Outdoor living