DESIGN DISCOVERIES Outdoor fabrics

DESIGN DISCOVERIES

Soothing hues and beautiful bucolic forms catch our eye this month

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ECLECTIC PRINTS

Joyfully discordant prints in a mixture of colourways exemplify the eccentric charms of English country style. Here, cushions in Royal Warrant holder Warner House’s outdoor fabrics enliven an exterior setting whilst offering a jaunty nod to their interior counterparts. Perfect for summertime lounging. Cushions (from back): Chinese Garden, Teal, £50 a metre; Panthera, Espresso, £50 a metre; Holkham, Amber, £35 a metre, Warner House

COUNTRY MOTIFS

Featuring fun and informal designs such as this kitchen-dresser-inspired creation, Emma Bridgewater’s new blind and curtain collection at Blinds2Go is sure to raise a smile. Roman blind, Dresser Duck Blue, from £33,35, Emma Bridgewater collection, Blinds2Go

FLYING COLOURS

Already available on teal and mint backgrounds, the addition of a new soft grey hue to this delightful print sees designer Lorna Syson’s delightful hummingbirds dart amongst bright honeysuckle flowers, and 10 per cent of sales go to the RSPB. Hummingbird wallpaper, £109 a roll, Lorna Syson

NATURE REIMAGINED

Named after woodland gardens and hand-block-printed by artisans in Rajasthan, the collaborative collection by Sussex-based Molly Mahon and design house Schumacher comprises 12 linens, including this uplifting pattern that pays tribute to India’s revered Mughal poppy design. Curtain, Poppy, Mustard & Sky, £187 a metre, Greencombe collection, Molly Mahon with Schumacher

AL FRESCO DINING

Fluid shapes and flowing lines characterise the forms of these new designs, making them an elegant addition to a beautiful backdrop for idyllic outdoor dining. Arbor Cream dinner plate, £72 for a set of four, Arbor Cream pasta bowl, £68 for a set of four, Floret Cream all-purpose bowl, £52 for a set of four, Floret Cream large serving bowl, £50, all Sophie Conran x Portmeirion

A SHADE OF STYLE

Made from sustainably sourced vintage sari fabric, these handmade lampshades from interior designer Chloe Jonason’s new homeware offerings are available in a variety of colours and sizes, as well as being created bespoke to order. Handmade lampshades, from £195, Chloe Jonason Interiors

HISTORY UPDATED

It seems Winston the sausage dog is just as taken with these new tiles in a dark blue colourway as we are. Produced in Devon and part of the Odyssey Grande tile collection, the Vogue design features a seventeenth-century-inspired pattern offset by a fresh, cream background, perfect for creating interest underfoot. Vogue, Dark Blue, £89.95 a square metre, Odyssey Grande collection, Original Style

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE

Available in three prints and three colourways, The Performance Collection, a newly launched outdoor fabric and cushion range by Penny Morrison, is stain-resistant, oil- and water-repellent, colourfast, flame retardant and 100 per cent washable at 40 degrees, making it as durable as it is stylish and versatile. Performance fabric, £190 a metre; performance cushions, from £180 each, all Penny Morrison

TRUE BLUE

Bright, fresh blues add a note of calm sophistication to the garden. This tablescape incorporating hand-ladderstitched napkins and a block-printed tablecloth is a wonderful way to incorporate this most soothing of colours into eating al fresco. Blue Stella tablecloth, from £65; Blue Linen napkins, £36 for a set of four; Natural placemats, £18 each, all Sarah K

RUSTIC SOFTNESS

Enhanced by a careful stone-washing process, the rustic feel of the new linen Megha fabric by Susie Watson Designs is further highlighted by harmonious hues. The delicate Denim shade used here lends a touch of softness to the upholstery of this armchair. Megha linen, Denim, £54 a metre; Small Library chair, £1,295, all Susie Watson Designs n