A bit classical for my taste but a brilliant example of using outdoor space as a true new room. I specially love the sense appeal of the fireplace.

Seen in the USA. By  Grossmueller’s Design Consultants.

Danny Venlet Extremis' IceCube is a cooler for  in- or outdoors. Its integrated lighting unit gives it a 'feature'quality'.That's what I like about it most.

www.bonaluxat.com

Toiles du Soleil produce beautiful place mats, fabrics etc.. often to be found at Conran.

I like the idea of the awnings echoing the way the table is set... and I guess Dickson's are mind readers...

I am checking availability in the UK but otherwise its well worth getting them direct from France: Les Toiles du Soleil have developed three models exclusively for Dickson's - the famous awnings producers-  Lubéron, Mistral and Bastide. As fall sets in... take a day dreaming trip:

http://www.les-toiles-du-soleil.com/

I love the city. Even when the temperature drops, I like to enjoy being out on the terrace. Many of us think that way. I have sourced ways to make outdoors a 24/7- 365 place to enjoy.

Of course you have the patio heater ( I 'll be tracking down innovative designs for them) ...but I have also researched much more permanent solutions: for example outdoor floor heating systems. Will post my findings when site opens in September.

That is the rational brain working, now it's time for the romantic to have a say:

I also want to find really beautiful outdoor fire places...

Have spotted two I love and photos are coming soon...