YOUR OUTDOOR OASIS AWAITS YOU

The lines between indoor and outdoor aesthetics are continuing to become increasingy blurred. Many homeowners are embracing the trend of bringing indoor comfort and style to their outdoor space by incorporating materials, colours and patterns that flow seamlessly from the interior of the home. You can experiment with elegant upholstery, decorative throw pillows and even outdoor rugs to create a cohesive look that reflects your personal style and creates a harmonious connection between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. While aesthetics is always important, outdoor furniture must also withstand the harsh elements of nature. Manufacturers are incorporating weather-resistant materials such as teak, wrought iron, aluminium and synthetic wicker to ensure long-lasting durability. Additionally, cushions and upholstery are crafted using specialised outdoor fabrics that resist fading, stains and mould. Plush cushions and ergonomic designs provide the ultimate relaxation experience, ensuring you can unwind in style and serenity. As environmental consciousness grows, the demand for sustainable outdoor furniture is on the rise. Manufacturers are responding by offering eco-friendly options made from recycled materials, reclaimed wood or responsibly sourced timber, reducing the environmental impact while adding unique character to your outdoor space – showcasing a commitment to both style and sustainability.

Right The Fern High Back Daybed by Gloster is a bold yet cosy outdoor lounge sofa which features a design that pays a significant nod to nature. This is the ideal chill-out sofa, enveloping the sitter with its woven backrest. It offers a luxuriously comfortable seating experience with the simplicity of a Scandinavian-influenced teak frame. Gloster is available through Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es), Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile and in C/ Policía Nacional 17 in Estepona (www.acieloabierto.net)

The exceptional lightweight design of the Radoc chair by Manutti is also carried through to other items in the collection: the footstool, lounge chair and sofa. The wrap-around back and armrests made from rope hug the sitter, and the wide seating also offers superlative comfort. Manutti is available from Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and A Cielo Abierto in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile and in C/ Policía Nacional 17 in Estepona (www.acieloabierto.net)

Right The Play modular lounging set by Hartman features a contemporary design, with various modular components allowing you to arrange the furniture to suit the space available. It comes with a five-year guarantee in weather resistant fabric and a hard-wearing aluminium frame. Available directly from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Exit 953, Vélez-Málaga, or buy online at www.detropen.es

Below This project in Tenerife was carried out by Sybartum. They furnished this outdoor space in warm natural wooden furniture directly available from their showroom, creating a boho feel in the patio area. The Sybartum showroom is situated on the Mijas Road and in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.sybartum.com)

The Laguno collection by Eichholtz comes with a sand finish and Lewis off-white/grey upholstery, combining effortless designer style and comfort. The elliptical Lugano coffee table offers contemporary sophistication and the look is enhanced when paired together. Available directly from the Eichholtz Monobrand showroom, situated in Centro Comercial Azalea in Nueva Andalucía (www.idhouseonline.com)

Right Indian Ocean’s Davos collection is a luxurious range inspired by the symbolic ancient Flower of Life petals that are geometrically arranged to make a distinctive design statement. The frame is made from electro-polished stainless-steel with all-weather rope and comfortable cushions that come in white, taupe or slate. Indian Ocean is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

Below This modular Metropolitan lounge set by 4 Seasons has a cubistic design with large armrests that give the sofa’s overall look a robust presence. The low teak Metropolitan table appears to float, providing added visual appeal to the set, which also comes with a useful matching side table. 4 Seasons is available from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Exit 953, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy directly online at www.detropen.es

Aspen by Suns is a sophisticated all-teak low lounger. Aspen offers ample seating for comfortable lounging, as well as practical side tables and benches for additional seating. The lounger is made from certified teak, with fast-dry foam and Sunproof upholstery that is fully weatherproof. Available directly from the Thamarai Design showroom in Avda. Litoral in Estepona (www.thamaraidesign.com) and De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Exit 953, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy directly online at www.detropen.es

The Arch seating collection by Cane-line comes with a strong base of teak legs, which coordinate with the handwoven wicker pattern on the arm and backrests. The comfortable cushions in Cane-line AirTouch incorporate the QuickDry & Airflow system, allowing the cushions to dry out approximately one hour after a downpour of rain. Cane-line is available from Your Home Styling in Centro Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com) and Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)

Comprising sunbed and lounge versions, the outdoor Riviera collection is designed by Povl B. Eskildsen for Skagerak by Fritz Hansen. The slatted FSC wood teak frame is highly durable and adjustable, so it can be used for many different purposes. The Riviera Lounge, as shown here, can serve as a chair, sofa, bed, coffee table or bench, making it extremely versatile. Your Home Styling in C. Nórdico on the Mijas Road is an official retailer of Skagerak and Fritz Hansen (www.yourhomestyling.com)

Zoco Home have a huge showroom spanning two large floors and offering ethnic furniture and accessories (including a wide range of cushions like the ones featured here) that they have acquired from their worldly travels. Their design inspiration is very much influenced by Morocco (where this photo shoot took place) and their Scandinavian roots. Zoco Home is situated on the Mijas Road, or you can buy online at www.zocohome.com

Designed by Ramón Esteve for Vondom, the Posidonia collection was created with the idea of offering mobility, resistance, serenity and timelessness. Vondom are committed to helping promote a sustainable future and to protecting marine biodiversity, and to that end they collaborated with Fundació Oceanogràfic València to encourage awareness of the importance of Posidonia, a seagrass that is the marine lung of the Mediterranean Sea. The collection comprises a comprehensive range of furniture pieces that create a calm, eye-catching and enjoyable outdoor environment. Vondom is available through A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile and in C/ Policía Nacional 17 in Estepona (www.acieloabierto.net), Your Home Styling in C. Nórdico situated on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com), Alison Bethell Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club situated on the Golden Mile (www.gunnitrentino.es), Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com), Mad About Furniture located situated in Avenida La Unión in Estepona (www.madaboutfurniture.com) and Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es)

The beautiful Organix lounge collection by Royal Botania took its inspiration from the smooth lines and rounded profiles of nature. The backrest cushions are available in a variety of attractive fabric colours and in three different curves to fit the kidney-shaped elements of the sofa, which can be easily fixed to the aluminium bases as desired – allowing for numerous seating arrangements. Royal Botania is available from A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net), Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es)

Point’s Weave dining chairs come with polyester rope backrests in cream-nougat, grey-taupe and black, and they offer comfort and durability with an aluminium powder-coated frame and weather-resistant cushions. The Weave dining chairs pair well with Point’s Origin dining table. Point is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), Gunni & Trentino located in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es), Mad About Furniture in Avda. La Unión in Estepona (www.madaboutfurniture.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design located in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com)

The design of the Karen dining chair by Talenti was inspired by the beauty of African landscapes. The collection is characterised by armrests shaped in a ring and a back which wraps gracefully around the seat, similar to a regal throne. The Karen dining table is the perfect accompaniment in stunning natural teak. Directly available from the Talenti showroom in Puerto Banús and also through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)

Right Nardi’s Alloro outdoor extendable dining table has a slatted DurelTop tabletop and powder-coated aluminium legs, and you can complete the look with the stackable matching chairs. Available from Mad About Furniture in Avda. La Unión in Estepona (www.madaboutfurniture.com) and directly from De Tropen situated on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Exit 953 Vélez-Málaga or buy online at www.detropen.es

Below MBRACE armchairs by Dedon come in six different backrest versions that cocoon the sitter, offering a wonderfully comfortable dining experience. The teak base and legs give the chairs a natural yet sturdy look.

MBRACE matches beautifully with Dedon’s WA dining table, which features a teak slatted tabletop and elegantly tapered cast-aluminium legs with a special, scuff-resistant powder coating. Dedon is available from 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), Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es), Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Siesta Interior Design in C.C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile and in C/ Policía Nacional 17 in Estepona (www.acieloabierto.net)

Respite In The Shade

The open folding-arm Markilux 1300 awning is highly robust and comes with optional pitch adjustment gear, allowing you to perfectly angle the awning cover for your exact requirements. It also comes with the option of a Shadeplus system, which is a retractable vertical sun and privacy screen for the front profile of the awning, and LED lighting in the folding arms. Markilux is exclusively available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es)

Left This stylish shade sail, which was madeto-measure for a garden in Guadalmina (Marbella), provides superlative cover for a specific outdoor area that requires respite from harsh weather conditions. Available in a wide range of colours, they are easy to install and maintain and provide a fabulous contemporary shade solution for any garden. Available from The Shade Sail Company in Calahonda (www.theshadesailcompany.com)

Below The Nano UX collection by Umbrosa consists of two compact design fan parasols – ideal for smaller terraces. The canopy can be tilted sideways to create optimal shading, and the parasol is available in two colour versions: Full Black and Architecture. The Nano UX Full Black has a black frame and a black Colorum canopy (as shown here). Umbrosa is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile and in C/ Policía Nacional 17 in Estepona (www.acieloabierto.net)