As we ease ourselves into the spring months, we need to cast greater attention on our outdoor furniture, especially with the Easter break approaching when there is the possibility of entertaining visiting guests. Living in southern Spain means that the outdoor living space holds just as much value as the interior of the home, so the design style should not stop at the patio door. Rather, it should continue to the outdoors, thus connecting the two areas in order to give a seamless sense of flow. Creating cosy lounge areas with the option of shade provides a welcoming feel, allowing you to relax and enjoy the outdoors to the full. Many leading outdoor furniture companies are bringing out new collections that not only offer stylish designs but also superlative comfort using technological ly-advanced materials that stand the test of time. Take a look at these ideas…
Nautica is a hanging seat by Expormim that pays homage to one of the first pieces produced by Expormim in the seventies. It looks lightweight but is actually very strong and resistant, blending well into any environment – suspended from a tree branch or from its own support frame. Expormim is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) , Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club ( www.gunnitrentino.es) and UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) .
AMAZING OUTDOOR SPACES
STYLISH SUN LOUNGERS
This new Allure collection by Christophe Pillet for Talenti highlights the fact that contempo rary style can offer great comfort, quality and elegance. The cushions are interchangea ble and are of different sizes, and the frame is made from Accoya wood with aluminium fea tures. The Talenti showroom is situated in Puer to Banús (www.talentimarbella.com) . Talenti is also available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) , Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino. es) , Ambience Home Design in CC La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediter ráneo A7, Km. 953 Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy online at www.detropen.es .
From the new Sandua collection by Manutti, the Pa pasan has an organically-shaped woven shell cradled in a wooden base. Designer Robin Hapelt created this col lection to develop both a modern and a unique take on traditional weaving techniques, offering comfort and style with soft cushions and an open seat. Manutti is available from Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) , A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) and Ambience Home Design in CC La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) .
The Rodos collection by Loriini has an aluminium frame which is powder-painted with structural polyester paint. The chairs from the collection can be ordered with additional wood on the handrails. The upholstery comes in highly-durable premium fabrics that are resistant to UV rays, mildew and water damage in either Sunbrella or Dralon. The new Loriini showroom is situated in Centro de Negocios Puerta de Banús (www.loriini.es) .
The Alura lounge collection by Royal Botania is a ver satile modular range that offers a one, two or three-seat er option, as well as an L or U-shaped sofa. The modular back and armrests can also be placed to suit your require ments and there is a wide selection of fine colourful textiles to create the lounge set of your dreams. Royal Botania is available from A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) and Out door Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) , as well as UDe sign (www.udesign.es) and Acoola (www.acoola.eu) , both located in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara.
The Avalon modular lounge set by 4 Seasons fea tures an organic shape with a stunning backrest in rope and natural teak legs. Available from De Tropen on the Au tovía del Mediterráneo A7, Exit 953, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy online at www.detropen.es .
The EcoSmart Gin 90 Low table is a low-set fire pit table that has been de signed as a multi-functional piece of furniture for both indoor and outdoor use. Available from Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) .
WARMING UP OUTDOOR SPACES
Featuring a natural finish, the award-winning Cosiscoop gas lantern in teak creates a welcoming ambience and is easy to use. It only requires a 190-gram gas cartridge at the bottom and ignites with an alluring atmospheric flame that lasts for around six hours. Available from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Km. 272, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy directly online at www.detropen.es .
The Tungsten Smart-HeatTM Electric heater can be installed on a ceiling or wall, emitting a radiant red glow that creates a warm ambience in outdoor and semi-enclosed spac es. Available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and Acoo la in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .
The Quaruba wood burner from Bosch Marin is availa ble in three sizes. It is made from untreated Corten steel which is highly-resistant to corrosion. Available from Guadalmansa in Cancelada (Km. 164) and Elite in Polígono Industrial Estepona (www.guadalmansa.es) .
CHIC BOHO DESIGN
This L-shaped sofa and armchair is made from eu calyptus wood. It can be made-to-measure and there fore comes in any size and shape, with many colours available for the weather-resistant upholstery. Available from Sybartum on the Mijas Road (www.sybartum.com) .
The Bouhus collection by Loriini is made from black locust wood, oiled for extra resistance to adverse weather conditions. It is upholstered in highly resilient Sunbrella fabrics and filled with quick-drying Calipore foam. The table top is made of heat-sealing HPL lami nate which is highly durable. Bouhus comes with a five year warranty. The new Loriini showroom is situated in C. de Negocios Puerta de Banús (www.loriini.es) .
Zoco Home’s Organic chair combines comfort and raw beauty with Scandinavian minimal ism, giving it a distinctive look. The Tulum dining table is great for entertaining. Made from rock stone, Tulum was designed to withstand extreme heat, UV rays and hu midity and the natural teak legs offer a contrasting rus tic look. The boho look is topped-off with Zoco Home’s raffia cushion covers. Zoco Home is situated in CC Idea on the Mijas Road (www.zocohome.com) .
AL FRESCO DINING
The Lipari dining table by Roberti Rattan, shown here in its white marble version, is complemented with their stackable aluminium-coat ed chairs that come in various versions for the backrest – featured here in oval sea rope (www.robertirattan.com) .
Point’s Arc collection was created for comfort and du rability. The sofa backrests and dining chair seats are traditionally woven in Point’s own recyclable Shintotex fibre with teak legs to co ordinate perfectly with their Paralel teak wood dining table. Point is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcept.es) , Gunni & Trentino locat ed in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , as well as Udesign (www.udesign.es) and Acoola (www.acoola.eu) , both situated in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara.
Designed by Sebastian Herkner, Dedon’s award-winning Mbrace aluminium chair combines teak, woven fibre and an optional die-cast aluminium base. It cocoons the sitter offering both comfort and support. Shown here with Dedon’s teak Tibbo dining table. Available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Siesta Interior Design in CC Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , as well as from Outdoor Concepts (www.outdoorconcepts.es) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , UDesign (www.udesign.es) and Acoola (www.acoola.eu) , all situated in San Pe dro de Alcántara.
The Summer Set armchair by Varaschin comprises a stainless-steel frame with a quilted cushion padded with Dry feel foam, and it comes in a huge range of fabrics. Varaschin’s Plinto table has elliptical legs and its minimalist design beau tifully complements the armchairs to make a striking dining set. Varaschin is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Inte rior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Ambience Home Design in CC La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) .
The new Allsize bar table from Fast comes in an array of attractive colours, in a rectangular or square shape. Shown here with Fast’s Niwa bar stool in matching colour, both items are from the new 2023 collection. Fast is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and A Cielo Abierto situated in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) .
Paola Lenti’s Heron high chairs add a pop of stylish and contemporary colour to the dining area. They are shown here with Paola Lenti’s Giro round tables. Paola Lenti is available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) .
The Module pergola by Gandia Blasco uses a mechanised assembly system with highly durable materials to easily withstand harsh weather con ditions. It is customisable with the option of various enclosures and finishes, including ceilings, wall systems, powder-coated colours and latest technol ogy. Gandia Blasco is available from A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) , Gunni & Trentino in Mar bella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) , Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , and UDesign (www.udesign.es) and Acoola (www.acoola.eu) , both situated in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara.
LeftThese striking shade sails come in an array of col ours, including more neutral hues, and they can be made to measure to suit the space required. These versatile shade solutions are weather-resistant and easy to install and maintain. Available from The Shade Sail Company in Calahonda (www.theshadesailcompany.com) .
RESPITE UNDER THE SHADE
The Komodo Ombra by Nardi provides refined shelter from the sun. It is easy to assemble and dismantle and less bulky than a parasol, and it can be paired (as shown here) with the Komodo two and three-seater up holstered seating system. Available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Comercial Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, exit 953, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy directly online at www.detropen.es .
The MX-4 is part of the Markilux MX series which focuses on a con temporary, timeless awning design. This new model creates beautiful lighting beneath its cover, offering soft and relaxing illumination to enjoy during the evenings. Markilux is exclusively available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) .
CHIC RUGS FOR OUTDOOR USE
Mustache is a collection of handloomed car pets designed by Paolo Zani for Kristalia. It features a mixed weave with edge trims in different colours and fringes. Available in three designs in two or more colours and in two standard sizes, or it can be customised on request. They are highly resist ant, even when exposed to sunlight or humidity. Kristalia is available from Gunni & Trentino in Mar bella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) , Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Anda lucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) .
Limited Edition’s new Pebble Beach collec tion, shown here in their spice colour version, is wo ven and made from 100 per cent polypropylene. It is available in four muted colour palettes that cre ate a warm and inviting space which is also suit able for indoors. Limited Edition is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design, situated in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , and Gunni & Tren tino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) .
