Fashionable accents

How to style an outdoor space

Outdoor accents can be added with ‘non outdoor specific’ fabrics and this opens up options as shown here. The  collection by Black Edition is an example of the soft furnishings industry following current trends in fashion. More: The Orchis collection on www.romoblack.com    Read More

The Outdoor Stylist workshop | Decor trends to watch | Including the DIP DYE mania

Judith Seng's Trift series

Next week we will be discussing decor trends seen indoors and worth migrating outdoors…Including the DIP DYE mania  Read More

The Outdoor Stylist workshop | Adding creative options to outdoor spaces

Le Parc Saint Symphorien des Monts

Thinking of our next series of workshops, we were inspired by the ideas seen at the second ‘open days’ of  LE PARC SAINT SYMPHORIEN DES MONTS. We love this simple frame added to an outdoor setting as it can become a place for imaginative discussions, creative souvenir snapshots and more. ABOUT THE PARC: The whole story is online at http://www.parc-saint-symphorien.fr/Home-page The... Read More

Outdoor fabrics by Elitis | Stromboli faux leather | 4 effect patterns

Elitis | Stromboli | Faux leather for outdoors | 4 effect patterns

In addition to a very beautiful collection of outdoor linens Elitis offers a range of technical fabrics. (See the brand’s linens HERE). If you were looking for a real range of “technical” fabrics for outdoor use, be aware Elitis created it for you in Stromboli. This book includes both a choice of wide width upholstery fabrics, specially developed for outdoor... Read More

The Outdoor Stylist workshop | Two in one: wall artwork folds down to be a table

Outdoor table pleats to become wall artwork

Outdoor space is often a rare commodity. This idea, presented by Wind virtual university, shows a creative solution for balconies for example.  Read More

Mutina | New in/outdoor floor tiles by Patricia Urquiola | Lace and textures

New tiles by Patricia Urquiola

Ceramic design company Mutina marked its Salone Del Mobile fair debut with two exclusive collections, one designed by Patricia Urquiola, the other by Raw Edges. Designs can be seen in the video shot at the fair: http://www.mutina.it/primapagina.php?lang=eng The collections by Patricia Urquiola includes faux lace in 3D tiles available in a grey, white, black and taupe. Various... Read More

Outdoor Toiles de Jouy | Historic fabrics and outdoor items

Deck chairs

French 18 th century motif known as Toile de Jouy has now taken a fresh turn with new vibrant colors and outdoor versions. The brand was recently relaunched and the new collections includes 9 outdoor colors, found on deck chairs, parasols, poufs, table mats and tableware.         More: MORE OUTDOOR FABRICS click Here. Toiles de Jouy colors: 9- including red, grey, green,... Read More

Erin Martin | LUXURY | Hanging swing chair aux deux

A deux swing

Suitable for outdoor use as well, the ‘Hanging swing chair aux deux’ is a luxury item priced at $11,800. Measurements: Height: 5 ft. 1 in. Depth: 18.5 in. Width/length: 4 ft. 6 in. Materials/Techniques: metal and leather if used indoors. Contact: Phone: 707.967.8787 E-Mail: rob@martinshowroom.com  Read More

Outdoor wall and partition panels by BySteel | BRI & RA |

Metal outdoor wall panels | With LED light

BYSTEEL specialize in outdoor furniture projects made in aluminium and stainless steel. BYSTEEL presents BRI and RA, covering or partition panelling designed by Stefano Pirovano. BRI is a wall covering or partition panel –made of steel, embroidered just like a fabric. Open-worked and back-lighted through a methacrylate panel and led diffuser, suitable for outdoor and indoor. BRI... Read More

Manfred Kielnhofer | Glowing light ball bench |Indoor & outdoor

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 The “Glowing Light Ball Bench” created by Manfred Kielnhofer is part of the Light Art Biennial in Austria. The work is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The bench has a very simple design consisting of three light balls and two wooden boards placed over them. In the artist’s words: ‘Based on art and design relevant aspects of this work is based on philosophical... Read More

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