Homes Antiques

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
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


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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

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