insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 135
INTERIORS
SUMMERHOUSE CHIC
WITH THE WEATHER AS WONDERFUL AS IT IS AT THE MOMENT, YOU'D BE FORGIVEN FOR IMAGINING
WHAT IT MIGHT BE LIKE TO HAVE A GORGEOUSLY CHIC SUMMERHOUSE IN WHICH TO WHILE
AWAY THE SUMMER EVENINGS. WHETHER YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE, OR YOU’VE
GOT THE IDEAL SUMMERHOUSE ALREADY IN PLACE, IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BUILDING ITSELF
– YOU WILL NEED TO ADD STYLISH AND BEAUTIFUL FURNISHINGS TOO.
Ceramic Bird
Hanging Tea Light Holder
Matahari Rattan Chair
by Bluebone
£7.95 // www.livelaughlove.co.uk
£109 // www.cuckooland.com
Imagine sitting in your stunning
summerhouse as the light fades,
sipping a cool drink, reading a good
book, or simply watching nature at
its finest. As the night draws in, you
may want to stay out longer, so why
not make sure you have some stylish
lighting accessories to hand? This
ceramic bird hanging tea light holder
from Live, Laugh, Love is functional yet beautiful.
This cosy, round moon chair by
Bluebone is the perfect piece of
seating for you to relax and unwind
in after a hard day. Swedish
summerhouse in all its glory, white
rattan was once limited to
conservatory furniture, but no
more! And if it's ticking all the
boxes, there's a matching rattan
and glass table too.
Braided Hemp Floor Seat, Pouffe
Cath Kidston Antique
Rose Bouquet Cushion
£79.95 // www.aubeterreblue.co.uk
£30 // www.johnlewis.com
Using traditional techniques by
artisans in Rajasthan, this
wonderful braided pouffe uses all
natural materials to create a
gorgeous piece of furniture for
your summerhouse. Durable and
long lasting, as well as modish
and on trend, this can be used
as an extra seat or a handy
footrest.
Nothing quite says 'floral prints'
like Cath Kidston, and this roseinspired cushion is certainly no
exception. Synonymous with
quirky patterns, the brand's wide
range of homeware is ideal
décor for summerhouse chic
and will not only brighten the
room, but make for a more
comfortable space too.
Float (print)
by Betty Hatchett
Two Seater Patio Bistro Garden Chair Seat Table Set
from £14 // www.minted.com
£49.99 // www.east2eden.co.uk
The walls of your summerhouse
deserve something stunning on
them – and this limited edition
print by Betty Hatchett is exactly
what they need. Available in aqua,
red, or yellow to suit your colour
scheme, and with the option of
a variety of frames (should you
want one), this is the kind of image
you could quite happily stare at
and enjoy for hours at a time.
Wicker Wine Rack
£163.80 // www.homestansted.co.uk
With room for 20 bottles, as well as a useful
drawer in which you can keep your corkscrew
and other accessories, you will be able to keep
your wine collection in one place and ready
to be used when the whim strikes or the guests
arrive. Beautiful to look at and an essential
addition to any chic summerhouse.
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This three-piece set is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use – keep it
nestled in the summerhouse for those cosy moments when comfort and
style are equally as important, or bring it out onto the patio when the weather
and company demands it. Made from powder-coated metal with a cool
grey finish, this decorative design is sure to add elegance to any garden.