The English Home

Summer LIVING

When creating an outdoor setting, whether for entertaining friends, dining with family or simply relaxing with a good book, the key to making it work is to ensure it complements its surroundings. For instance, a large country garden suits casual textures and oversized tables, chairs and sofas; a more compact cottage garden will look better with more informal furnishings; and a townhouse courtyard or terrace may well be better complemented with foldaway solutions and sleek designs.

“You don’t want to fight against the style of your house – both the architecture and interiors – so find garden furniture

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