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1 Introduction
page 2 Trending Now
page 4 Perspective; insights from a Landscape Architect
page 5 Perspective; insights from the Design Media
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Residential and hospitality design is undergoing a subtle yet
undeniable change - the emergence of outdoor living.
Leading the way, outdoor furniture is the defining element that
allows a space to flow from the inside by bringing traditional
entertaining outside. Similar to designing an interior space,
outdoor furniture is the leading distinction that exemplifies
style, quality and ambience. Unlike never before, it is now
possible to blur the two spaces and make them one.
As the fastest growing sector of all furniture sales and amidst the
explosion of media coverage, this brochure has been created to
explain how to furnish an outdoor space with an explanation of
the technology behind the numerous material and fabric
options. Whether looking at ways to expand your design or
landscape business or whether looking to furnish your own
space, this brochure
will provide you with the knowledge,
process and confidence to plan the perfect outdoor room.
As the leading brand of upmarket outdoor furniture, Gloster has
partnered with a prominent international architectural firm,
leading national outdoor magazine, an innovative boutique
a
landscape architecture firm in Southern California and an award
winning retailer to better explain your options, give you a few
ideas and ensure you design, build and furnish the perfect
outdoor room.
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Outdoor furniture is not what it
used to be...
Choices no longer revolve around plastic loungers and
a
sense of personal space, an oasis of peace, relaxation and
freedom. View the outside as an extension of the home, every
bit
as
important
as any
other room in the house.
An expanding array of specially engineered designs, materials
and fabrics create an almost limitless choice of outdoor living
rooms that mirror the quality and comfort of anything inside.
There is no limit to what the outdoor space can be. Choose or
combine
a
dining area with
a
conversation area or a lounging
area with a relaxer. Decorate the garden with benches or with
chaises around the pool or stools by the bar.
will not only increase the
property's value, it will immeasurably change how it is used.
A well designed outdoor space
Outdoor kitchens, televisions, umbrellas, firepits & heaters
make it possible to use an outside room virtually all year long.
In the following pages you will
hear from four industry
professionals.
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Chris Fenmore, Garden Studio Design - is
a
Iandscape enthusiasts/ professionals.
Dottie Simons, Dodds & Eder - is the President of Retail
uncomfortable metal dining chairs. Unlike any other room in
your house, the outside room is not confined by walls, but by
Norman Vanamee, Garden Design - is the Editor-in-Chief of
Garden Design, a Ieading national publication which features
cutting edge modern design concepts aimed at gardening and
nationally
recognized residential Landscape Designer who combines
Iandscaping, horticulture with design. Her outdoor residential
installations and leading concepts are often covered in national
publications.
Mary Suenaga, WATG - is a Senior Designer (AVP) with WATG,
the world's leading design consultant for the hospitality, leisure
and entertainment industries. Many of WATG's projects have
become iconic international landmarks renowned not only for
their design and sense of place but also for their bottom-line success.
Operations and three time winner of the prestigious
International Casual Furnishings Association's Apollo award
well as numerous Landscaping awards. Dodds & Eder is
recognized as one of the nation's leading outdoor centers.
Irrespective of geography,
climate, lifestyles or design
inspirations, with a good dose
of imagination and some
common-sense plannirg
the slry is truly the limit.
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In our busy world fewer people have either the time or inclination
5.Are you a real cook, someone that grills or would you rather
to garden; homeowners are now looking for that Aha' moment
lounge, relax and chat outside?
at the end ofa busy day. Escaping to your yard is now about
enjoying your outdoor space in
a
comfortable furnished room
6.How much time and money do you want to invest in the
and taking that time to reflect on the day.
maintenance of your yard?
Rather than being a separate entity, outdoor spaces have become
Just as a Gourmet I(itchen or Master Bedroom Suite add
an extension of our interior spaces and as such should be a
quantitative value to your home from a Real Estate perspective
reflection of the home's internal architecture, furniture, way of
life and colors. Being outside no longer means substandard,
so does a well-executed outdoor living space. Protect your
inexpensive or disposable: - Opening glass walls (Nano Walls),
blur the distinction of the home's parameters. Outdoor kitchens
much if not more than your car. With regular scheduled
maintenance, your outdoor furniture may very well last longer
are equipped for real gourmet cooking, LED televisions have
than your car.
reflection-free flat screens and the options of designs and
materials in outdoor furniture combined with soft all-weather
fabrics mean one is only limited by one's imagination..
Think things out - plan ahead: bad design, inappropriate advice
and inadequate furnishings can all contribute to needlessly
expensive and unfulfilling results. Treat the outside no different
to howyou go about decorating the rest ofyour house in terms of
design, function and quality. Educateyourselfon the difference
between low priced options and the more expensive brands.
Before making any decisions, askyourself:
r.How is your interior decorated; what can you do on the outside
that will replicate the same mood as the inside?
z.What is the style of your home and howwill the materials on
your patio outside reflect the style of the home?
3.Do you have room for more than one outside room (chat/
dining/ lounging/ pool
area)?
4.How many people do you envisage entertaining or do you have
a more solitary existence?
investment; remember your outdoor room might cost just
as