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11 ways to create a vibrant outdoor space
Choose from our colourful edit of furniture, fabrics, tiles and planters to make your very own bright paradise
Create a vibrant oasis with punchy hues, clashing prints and playful shapes
‘Chubby Egg Cup’ planter
Designed by Tina Vaia and made with hand-painted glaze on terracotta by craftspeople in Valencia, £295, WA Green
‘Guinguette’ outdoor fabric in colour '70'
This graphic intertwined diamond pattern is inspired by the furniture of Parisian cafes, and is available in a choice of neutral and fresh colours, £101 per m, Nobilis
‘Portuguese 5008’ chair by Adico
Made from epoxy-painted metal this traditional Portuguese chair has been in production since the 1930s and features a stackable base in a gloss finish, £125, The Conran Shop
‘Bejmat Atlas’ tile in ‘Petrole’
Handcrafted natural clay tile, glazed in a wide assortment of colours, £140 per sq m, Otto Tiles
‘Jambi’ multicoloured sun lounger
The striking lounger is made from handwoven plastic wire over a metal frame, it's part of the Jambi outdoor furniture range, which includes chairs and loungers all in tropical hues, £220, Habitat
‘Campus’ fabric in ‘Col.5 Soleil Nocturne’
A large-scale geometric motif on a panama weave base decorates this practical polypropylene fabric, £135.50 per m, Dedar
‘Grafismi’ rug by Paola Lenti
This modular rug is for use inside and out, the geometric pattern is constructed from embroidered rope yarn with one or two coloured braids, from £5,129, Chaplins
‘On the Move’ side table by Cane-line
Lightweight and stylish aluminium table with an easy-to-grab handle and removable tray. Choose from an anthracite, white, taupe, aqua, green or marsala finish, £250, Aram Store
'Fup’ footstool by Point
Designed by Francesc Rife for Spanish outdoor brand Point, this upholstered teak garden footstool has a practical quick drying foam base. Available in two sizes and a variety of outdoor fabrics, from £345, Go Modern
‘Eos’ outdoor collection by Case Furniture
The Eos range is constructed from powder-coated aluminium that resists weathering and rusting over time. Available in black, white and rust, from £180-£375, all by Matthew Hilton for Case Furniture at Heal's
This article appeared in ELLE Decoration May issue
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