Design note
How to layer texture without making a patio feel busy
Use a restrained palette, then build warmth with wood grain, woven fibres and softly weathered stone.
Outdoor living, considered
Make room for the open air.
Ideas for refined patios, comfortable garden rooms and durable furniture—designed to feel beautiful through every season.
Explore the latest edit →The outdoor
living issue
living issue
Fresh perspective
Editorial ideas that balance timeless materials, practical care and the quiet pleasure of being outdoors.
Materials
Teak, acacia or aluminium?
A simple comparison for choosing furniture that suits your climate and maintenance style.
Entertaining
A table set for late summer
Warm colour, garden herbs and simple linen make an easy gathering feel special.
The seasonal room
Autumn outside, comfortably.
Extend your evenings with low, warm lighting, shelter from the breeze and textiles that can handle a little weather. A few considered details are often more effective than a full redesign.
Read the seasonal checklist →Small spacesMake a balcony feel like a room
PlantingLow-maintenance structure all year
LightingFive ways to soften an evening patio