My Urban Garden Deco Guide

In Milan once again Ron Arad offered his fans another creative option: his clover chair is spot on the flower trend but with that extra edge. Available at Driade

Dear Australian readers,I have just discovered a fabulous store right by you: www.parterre.com.au .They carry the best  brands and are well worth checking out.On Domani they write the following and I totally agree with them. Ps:You will find many Domani porducts here in various sections : 'Founded in Belgium Domani has been pivotal in redefining the parameters of design and materials for planters, furniture and sail structures. Domani is a collaboration of talented designers who have allowed their life experiences to influence their designs.

Designers Paul Fastre and Jean Francois d’Or have given a new interpretation to outdoor furniture through the use of zinc for furniture and pots. Paul Odekerken stretched the boundaries of design through the use of ceramics and works in bronze '

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This new Teppan Yaki module is a further extension to Viteo's outdoor kitchen range.It offers a healthy /light option for the summer BBQ preparation of fish, meat or vegetables.

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To view more BBQ designs : go to Cook and Entertain outdoors

As the concept of the outdoor room establishes itself, so do new deco items. Unsurprisingly rugs are gaining designers attention. Category star, Paola Lenti  has an increasingly rich collection. I like one The Modern Garden Company showcases : an on trend crochet rug that complements a great lazy seat.LINK here

I love this idea of having a set : a planter and a matching table. I hope other designers follow this idea. You will get them at www.despots.nl who also make other very desirable planters... I saw them on a trade show  in PARIS and  now they have appeared at a house right by where I am in Notting Hill ...( and no - I do not meet Julia or Hugh whilst I am out and about! :-))). Hopefully they are sending pics ...

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Bisazza , the fabulous mosaic specialists, have a range for pools. I visited the showroom in London last week. The quality is jewel like. The motifs and patterns for in and outdoors are stunning, creative or subtle.It made my week!

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Gabor Jutasi's latest work includes this oriental style bench. It is a very refreshing mix of old Asian inspiration and new materials: ie the increasingly trendy, ultra versatile and reliable Corian by DuPont.

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The is a 'preview' of a very fresh design by the increasingly remarkable Monica Graffeo... I love it ...a puzzle type motif ... of squared flowers so despite the quality of the pic I decided to share it ASAP  ...More next week ( and hopefully a better pic!) and on the Pan-Dan design blog.

Alveo, this two seater by Emu, is an invitation to snuggle up and relax.

Works as well in and outoors.Hope you love it too.

Spotted by Design Milk

More at Emu LINK here

They look like one of the new contemporary chic, steel and teak sets many brands have somewhere in their portfolio. But look again: the table and the bench are in fact modular: push them compact and you have a solid top. But if you  more guests: pull it out and the top becomes an air attractive.Clever.They will be available in September.

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