One of the many attractions of living in southern Europe is being able to enjoy our outdoor spaces almost all year round. So, when designing this part of your home, there should be a natural flow from the inside to the outdoors – creating a seamless continuation of your style. For example, if your home interior is cosy and contemporary, creating this aesthetic in your outside area will give the overall feel a harmonious and considered look. Deep-seated sofas and armchairs, outdoor rugs, outdoor lighting fixtures and firepits are all great ways to make an outdoor area feel cosier during the winter months. Bar areas have become increasingly popular, ideal for entertaining guests and bringing people together to enjoy the garden or to sit around a pool instead of remaining inside in a closed environment. Here is some inspiration for your outdoor spaces…

CREATING RELAXING OUTDOOR SPACES

The Weave collection by Point was launched five years ago and since then has won many international awards. The design was inspired by the way baya weaver birds weave their nests, and designer Vicent Martínez wanted the col lection to be both functional and emotional. Meticulously finished, each part is created by hand and woven strand by strand. The Weave is a large collection comprising 27 elements, including swings, tables, planters, pouffes, sun loungers, sofas and chairs. Point is available from Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pe dro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) .

The Kay collection from Gloster offers low wide seating for the ultimate in lounging, in an array of different fabric designs. The frame of the chair is made from teak with a natural finish. Gloster is available through Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) , Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) .

The Nomad by Four Seasons is a beanbag that offers casual and comfortable seating with a headrest. It comes with a five-year guarantee and is weather-resistant and lightweight, making it easy to move around. Available from A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net ) and De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Km. 953, Vélez-Málaga, or buy directly online at www.detropen.es .

Diabla’s Patoso is a pouffe filled with recyclable polystyrene pearls for optimum comfort. The pouffe comes on legs, thus defining it as a small and casual lounge chair that moulds to the body naturally. Diabla is available through Siesta Interior Design situated in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .

The elegant Panama egg-shaped chair by Tal enti has a rotating base. The frame is aluminium cov ered with woven ropes and quick foam cushions for the ultimate in comfort. Available from the Talenti showroom in Puerto Banús (www.talentimarbella.com) and through Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, the Egg Swing chair from Kettal’s Maia collection has a frame and shell available in different finishes. It features artisan braiding around a strong aluminium frame, and the design is highlighted by a sophisticated lightness that has been hailed as iconic. Kettal is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Anda lucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , Outdoor Con cepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Al cántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .

These natural teak stools from New Life Home are simple and contemporary, with a wide seat for extra comfort. New Life Home is situated in Avda. de Velázquez in Málaga, or you can buy this product online at www.newlifehome.es .

The Artemisa teak bar stool is covered in goatskin, with each one being unique. It is shown here with the Osaka teak root bar table, which is highly durable and also has an individual character. All available directly from Sybartum on the Mijas Road, or you can buy online at www.sybartum.com .

The Metris collection from Diphano was devised to bring people together so that they can create unforgetta ble memories. The design of the collection features clean lines that would fit into any style of home. The bar stools come with optional back and seat cushions in Sunbrella fabric for added comfort, matching perfectly with their party table. Available from Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) .

SOPHISTICATED OUTDOOR DINING

The Leggera originally was created as an indoor chair in wood but Gio Ponti has adapted the design for the outdoors, using stainless-steel and adopting hydroforming technology that is usually used in the automotive industry, which makes it both weather-resistant and lightweight. The Lebeau circular dining table is elegant and eye-catching, made from aluminium for outdoor use. Cassina is available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) .

Designed by Karim Rashid for Von dom, the Pal dining table and chair set is highlighted by an avant-garde and eye-catching shape made out of pol yethylene resin. Vondom is available through A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Gold en Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Al cántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Your Home Styling in C. Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com) and Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) .

The Hartman Sunline parasol in their dark grey version is lightweight yet highly durable, and it is easy to place and erect. Available from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Km. 953, Vélez-Málaga, or buy directly online at www.detropen.es .

Markilux offers a tailor-made stylish shade solution for a patio or terrace with this stunning awning. It is easy to install and operate thanks to German engineering, and is built to last. Availa ble exclusively from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) .

The Eclipse Smart-Heat Electric range is both functional and stylish with a dimmable LED light with three different heat settings. It can be mounted in various ways, making it very ver satile. Available from Outdoor Concepts in San Pedro de Al cántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) .

The EscoSmart Base is a multi-functional coffee table and fire pit combined. It features a round AB8 ethanol burner for clean burning and a choice of natural oiled teak or Fluid concrete as the surround. Available from Outdoor Con cepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .

The Dome by Heatsail serves as a lamp as well as a heater, with two different heat settings. It comes with FAR infra red technology and a remote control to vary the light intensity. It can be moved thanks to its functional wheels, and a built-in Bluetooth speaker system is optional. Available from Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s (www.acieloabierto.net) Golden Mile .

The new Pebble Beach collection, shown here in their mint colour version, is woven and made from 100 per cent polypropylene. It comes in four other mut ed colour palettes that create a rich and welcoming space, and it is also a beautiful addition for inside the home. Limited Edition is available from Ali son Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara, (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .