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. 135 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.