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Over the past year, I think we’ve all come to appreciate the outdoors more than usual. Our gardens have taken on the role of a holiday destination as well as a sanctuary – they’ve really become the most important ‘room’ in the house. So, in this issue, we’re exploring new ways to make the most of all kinds of gardens. There’s inspiration for creating tranquil hideaways and sociable seating arrangements, beautiful tables that are ready and waiting to entertain, and that’s just for starters. We also find out how to turn even the smallest outside space into an oasis, with tips from two stylish London dwellers who’ve done just that. We’ve added some fantastic pieces to the collection this season. A few of my favourites are our Grecian-style dining chairs, our striped crockery for a touch of fun, and, of course, some great new furniture designs using our signature showerproof ‘rattan’. Whether you’re working with a country wilderness or city balcony, we hope you find plenty of ideas for enjoying your own slice of paradise in the coming months.
Sue Jones Co-Founder & Creative Director of OKA THIS PAGE Faux Planted Phalaenopsis Orchid Shown in: Small £60 | Medium £150 | Large £250 Hallerbos Side Table* 67x72x56cmH £550 Decardi Vase Shown in: Large £95 | Small £65 (seen with Faux Potted Amaryllis Plant £110) Pacaya Decorative Vase £295 (seen with Faux Planted Phalaenopsis Gigantea Orchid Large | Purple £150) Maniglia Vase £40 (seen with Faux Mini Planted Orchid Green £25) OPPOSITE PAGE Mosken Collection Large Plate £18 | Set of Four Side Plates £35 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £45 Set of Four Twisted Glass Tumblers Shown in: Short £25 | Tall £30 Set of Four Twisted Wine Glasses Small £25 Faux Bone Handled Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Sillben Collection Set of Four Bowls £55 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £80 | Set of Four Side Plates £50 Bricini Vase Medium £40
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Long balmy days spent luxuriating in good company and good books call for one thing: as few excuses to move as possible. Set yourself up for hours with f lexible seating, tables for resting drinks and plenty of candles for dusk. Ely Floor Cushion Granite/Lead White £395 Glass Hurricane Lamp/Vase Shown in: Small £30 | Medium £40 Luccombe Collection Off White | Ottoman 76cmSqx44cmH £495 | 70cmSqx40cmH
Armless Chair 80x90x80cmH 87cmSqx67cmH
£595 | Corner/End Unit
£695 Cushion covers from left to right (all
51cmSq): Stonewashed Linen With Fringing Off White £70
Elemeri £65 Plain Velvet Flaxen £60 Dahan £65 Sydra Side Table Bark 41cmDiax46cmH £175 Altena Candle Holder £40 Aventine 2-Seater Sofa Driftwood 169x85x94cmH
£1,195 Cushion covers from left to
Areca Air Force Blue £60 Morbihan £65 Contorno Air Force Blue £60 Quinby Side Table* 55cmDiax46cmH £695 Urchin Jug £45 Pair of Tortoiseshell Glass Candle Holders Small £25 Asimina Planter Shown in: Small £325 | Large £450 Thalassia Planter £250
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L a z y days of summer Is there anything better than when the sun f inally comes out in Britain? Our Garden Collection has all you could need to make the most of every last ray.
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Take advantage of working from home with early, sun-kissed breakfasts outside. After all, it’s the most important meal of the day...
Kintaro China Shown in: Cochineal | Indigo Set of Four Dinner Plates £90 | Set of Four Bowls £65 | Set of Four Side Plates £60 Set of Four Twisted Glass Tumblers Short £25 Faux Bone Handled Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Set of Four Tachete Napkins £65 Matt Glass Cylinder Vase Short £55
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Serious sunbathers need look no further than this comfortable double lounger – if you’re sharing, you can either face the same direction or each other.
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Di n i ng out side is one of l i fe’s g reatest plea su res. W h i le you don’t need much to en ha nce t he set t i ng, l it t le det a i ls go a long way – here we’ve echoed t he weave of t he cha i r s w it h r at t a n u nder plates a nd l ivened up t he cla ssic combi nat ion of blue a nd wh ite w it h pops of auberg i ne. Elafonisi Dining Chair 46x53x94cmH £550 THIS PAGE Set of Four Martham Stacking Chairs 48x60x86cmH £695 Conisbrough Dining Table 260x100x75cmH £2,895 Calbourne Chair 62x74x82cmH £375 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Aubergine £55 Rattan Underplate £18 Kraak China Dinner Plate £55 | Side Plate £30 | Starter/Dessert Plate £35 Set of Four Soraya Napkins £85 Harlequin Hadrian Jug £25 Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Zabiya Decorative Vase Large £35 Bricini Vase Shown in: Medium £40 | Large £50 Pula Vase £20 OPPOSITE PAGE
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Nostell Diamonds Tablecloth Indigo 150x250cm £125 Zabiya Decorative Vase Large £35 Hadrian Jug £25 Pula Vase £20 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Aubergine £55 Set of Four Twisted Glass Tumblers Short £25 Rattan Underplate £18 Kraak China Dinner Plate £55 | Large Dinner Plate £75 | Large Deep Bowl £125 Set of Four Soraya Napkins £85 Harlequin Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Tortoiseshell Glassware Pair of Small Candle Holders £25 | Jug £50
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R at her t ha n br i ng i ng t he out side i n, t a ke t he i nside out . I ncor por at i ng c ush ions a nd t h rows f rom you r sit t i ng room i nto you r ga rden not on ly m a kes t he spa ce more i nv it i ng, but a lso lends a colou r scheme a nd a feel i ng of cohesion. Naldha Decorative Vase Shown in: Large £35 | Medium £30 Ely Floor Cushion Granite/Lead White 70cmSqx40cmH £395 Seaton Collection Armchair 81x85x67cmH
£675 | 3-Seater Sofa 220x78x87cmH
£1,395 Cushion covers from
left to right: Nostell Diamonds Seaweed Green 51cmSq £50 Morbihan 56cmSq £65
Contorno Alchemilla 56cmSq £60 Plain Linen Citrine 51cmSq £45 Hallerbos Side Table* 67x72x56cmH £550 Papavera Vase Medium £150 Fengari Throw 120x200cm £150 Rander Ceramic Stool* Charcoal 33cmDiax46cmH £175
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Carulea Rug
£1,995 Jamai Rug 240x305cm £2,995 Alexey Rug 240x305cm £1,495 On the ground: Regulus Rug 244x305cm £2,595 OPPOSITE PAGE Rander Ceramic Stool* Shown in: Red | Charcoal 33cmDiax46cmH £175 240x305cm
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Bricini Vase Shown in: Small £25 | Medium £40 | Large £50 Aptera Decorative Jug £55 Hadrian Jug £25 Pula Vase £20 OPPOSITE PAGE Pentire Adjustable Sunbed Off White 210x66x94cmH £895 Fengari Throw 120x200cm £150 Dahan Cushion Cover 51cmSq £65 Morbihan Cushion Cover 56cmSq £65 Medanoso Rug 240x305cm £795 Braunton Chair 63x72x95cmH £395 Hanway Parasol Black 300x200x260cmH £450 (shown with Hanway Parasol Table Grey 71x35x40cmH £245)
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THIS PAGE Sorano China Dinner Plate £20 | Side Plate £10
Gromwell Collection Jug £50 | Set of Four Tumblers £60 | Set of Four Wine Glasses £65 OPPOSITE PAGE Viticcio Collection* Chair 52x63x104cmH £170 | Table 79cmDiax75cmH £175 | Bench (not shown) 115x62x94cmH £195 Fengari Throw 120x200cm £150
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T he beaut y of bist ro - st yle f u r n it u re is t hat it ’s so adapt able: even t he sm a l lest of spa ces cou ld a ccom modate t h is set . Plus, it ’s l ight weight , so it ca n ea si ly be moved to t a ke adva nt age of t he r ays.
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Braunton Collection Chair 63x72x95cmH £395 | Dining Table 180cmDiax74cmH £1,195 Zalifre Cushion Cover 51cmSq £55 Adam Lippes X OKA Coquille
Collection Set of Four Crystal Wine Glasses Shown in: Small £180 | Large £195 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £215 | Set of Four Starter/Side Plates £175 Adam Lippes X OKA Roseraie Collection Set of Four Starter Plates £175 | Set of Four Bowls £130 | Set of Pair of Porcelain Four Side Plates £115 Cardoon Candle Holder Large £60 Artichokes Shown in: Green | White £65 Reeded Bone Ice Bucket £250 Pacaya Decorative Vase £295 Tortoiseshell Vase Tall £95
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Braunton Dining Table 180cmDiax74cmH £1,195 Adam Lippes X OKA Coquille Collection Set of Four Crystal Wine Glasses Shown in: Small £180 | Large £195 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £215 | Set of Four Starter/Side Plates £175 Adam Lippes X OKA Roseraie Collection Set of Four Starter Plates £175 Set of Four Bowls £130 | Set of Four Side Plates £115 Cardoon Candle Holder Large £60 Pair of Porcelain Artichokes Shown in: Green | White £65 Reeded Bone Ice Bucket Pacaya Decorative Vase £295 £250 Tortoiseshell Vase Tall £95 (seen with Faux Hydrangea Stem Blue £15)
Allonby Armchair 63x67x85cmH £395 Areca Cushion Cover Putting Green 56cmSq £60 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Crème de Menthe £55 Round Callanish Dining Table Dry Pebble Grey 180cmDiax74cmH £2,095 Aptera Decorative Jug £55 Kraak Dinner Plate £55
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New Hampshire Collection Side Table 57cmSqx46cmH
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£295 | 2-Seater Sofa 143x86x87cmH £995 | Armchair 76x86x87cmH £695 Yibi Porcelain Bowl £150 Cushion covers from left to right (all 51cmSq): Nostell Dashes Indigo £50 Atet £55 Ogival £55
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Carrillo Storage Coffee Table Set Bench 150x80x62cmH; Armless Bench 140x80x65cmH; Corner Storage 92cmSqx65cmH; Coffee Table 120x100x70cmH; Footstools 45cmSqx35cmH £2,995 Decardi Ribbed Vase Large £95 Faux Shagreen Oval Plateau Tray Onyx £225 Plain Velvet Cushion Cover Aubergine 51cmSq £60 Pattani Cushion Cover Geometric | Onyx Pair of 60x35cm £40 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Aubergine £55 Jigsaw Puzzle Chopping Boards £110 Sorano China Dinner Plate £20
| Large Dinner Plate £25
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For t hose who seek shade, ou r K a r a m a Daybed is bot h a pretty and practical addition to the garden. THIS PAGE Karama Daybed 198x77x200cmH £1,495 Cushion covers from left to right (all 51cmSq): Mindoro £65 Dahan £65
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Stonewashed Linen With Fringing Off White £70 Pointillism Floral £65 OPPOSITE PAGE Fengari Throw 120x200cm £150 Sulamani Throw 120x200cm £150
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Don’t feel you have to st ick to a ga rden set – m i x i ng a nd m atch i ng f u r n it u re adds cha r a c ter. Ou r new t a ke on v i nt age ha nd m ade w icker f u r n it u re pa i r s per fec t ly w it h sleeker, shower proof ‘r at t a n’, for a n eclec t ic- contempor a r y look. Weybourne Collection Armchair 100x78x84cmH £425 | £950 (seen with Portloe Cushion Cover 3-Seater Sofa 220x79x84cmH Rioja | Plain 56cmSq £75 | Dashes 56cmSq £80 | Rinca Cushion Cover 51cmSq £65) Sydra Side Table Bark 41cmDiax46cmH £175 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Tortoiseshell £55 Glass Hurricane Lamp/Vase Shown in: Small £30 | Medium £40 | Large £50 Morbihan Coricle Coffee Table (shown without Cushion Cover 56cmSq £65 £395 Loutro Vase Shown in: Small £40 | its glass top) 100cmDiax47cmH Large £75 Orzola Lounge Chair Natural 54x57x85cmH £695
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When it comes to transforming a balcony into an idyll, small-space gardening expert Isabelle Palmer has all the answers. If it’s taken a lifetime and three lockdowns to turn your hand to landscaping your small city balcony, you’re not the only one. “There’s been an uptick in gardening over the last year, especially with a younger audience; everyone just wants to make their outdoor space as comfortable as possible,” says Isabelle. Easier said than done, perhaps… so for those who are only just flexing their green fingers, there are some initial elements to consider. “I always visualise gardens as if they were another room and think about the design elements that way,” she explains. “Do I want something calming or zingy? Country or contemporary?” Then there are the practical matters: the direction your space is facing will determine its uses and the plants that can be happy there. “Normally if your plants aren’t doing well you haven’t watered them enough, but if you’re struggling, or have a really shady corner, go for some Ferns, Anemones, Heucheras or even faux plants, to fill the gap,” says Isabelle.
always visualise “Igardens as if they were another room.”
Aside from bringing that verdant feeling, careful arrangement of greenery can create a clever optical illusion. “Position the lighter-coloured plants at the furthest point behind darker ones – your eye will be drawn to them, making the space seem bigger,” Isabelle says. Planters and furniture are equally important; neutral pots and bistro sets are good choices, so as not to overpower a petite garden.
THE SECRET GA R DENS Fantasising about creating your own urban oasis? Take note from two city-dwelling pros, who will inspire you to have your space looking its best. 34 | view the entire collection at oka.com
Some flowers also have the added benefit of being natural mood enhancers – another of Isabelle’s tips is to choose varieties which release fragrance, like Jasmine, Choisya or Lavender. Then, when it comes to mood lighting, there’s no need for scented candles. “Lighting is a key aspect in taking your garden from day to night,” says Isabelle, but her advice is to be realistic: “Fire pits look amazing, but they won’t work on a balcony. Festoon lights, on the other hand, look great everywhere.” Isabelle is the founder of The Balcony Gardener and author of multiple garden design books. Follow her on Instagram to discover even more creative ways to enjoy your outside space. @thebalconygardener
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“I don’t think it’s true that putting too many things in a small space makes it feel smaller, it just has to be well designed and planned,” she says.
Fashion stylist and Little Spree founder Sarah Clark’s great eye extends to her courtyard gardens, which have fast become the most important ‘rooms’ in her house. As the owner of a tiny back courtyard and an equally bijou front courtyard, littlespree.com founder Sarah is well-versed on how to make the most of a small outside space. “The most important thing to me is that the garden feels like a natural extension of my home; I want the furniture to echo what’s indoors and for it to feel just as welcoming and cosy,” she explains. An air of intimacy is one thing that petite patios have on their side, but there is also the fear of making them appear cluttered – which, according to Sarah, is one of those classic “small-space myths”. 36 | for more inspiration visit the OKA blog | oka.com/blog
For her part, Sarah, who’s lucky enough to have the horticultural heaven that is Petersham Nurseries on her doorstep, has “crammed in as many candles and plants and lights” as possible, to enchanting effect. Playing with proportion, and including elements at varying heights, is key to the styling: it ensures that there is plenty of visual interest and that the space won’t look overwhelmed. Mirrors too, are a decorator’s secret weapon, reflecting the light and providing that all-important “twinkly element” at night.
Like many of us, one of Sarah’s favourite ways to while away summer evenings is dining alfresco with friends and family, when the garden becomes a magical hub for entertaining. For this, it’s the “little details, like lots of tea lights and bud vases on the table, and sheepskin rugs on chairs for extra comfort” that are so important. But that doesn’t mean everything has to be pristine and picture perfect. “Invest as much time as you would inside,” Sarah advises, “but try not to be too precious about it. You’re outside – everything is more relaxed.” Sarah Clark is a fashion editor, stylist and the founder of curated shopping website littlespree.com. Follow her on Instagram @littlespree
To make her gardens feel like an extension of her home, Sarah dresses the furniture with her beloved collection of sheepskins and antique quilts. OPPOSITE PAGE New Hampshire Collection Side Table 57cmSqx46cmH £295 | 2-Seater Sofa 143x86x87cmH £995 | Armchair 76x86x87cmH £695
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Nostell Diamonds Tablecloth Red Madder 150x250cm £125 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Tortoiseshell £55 Set of Four Machame Napkins £65 Pair of Tortoiseshell Glass Candle Holders £25 Sorano China Dinner Plate £20 | Large Dinner Plate £25 | Side Plate £10 | Soup Bowl £15 Pair of Porcelain Artichokes White £65 Pair of Jigsaw Puzzle Chopping Boards £110 Harlequin Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Adam Lippes X OKA Coquille Collection Set of Four Dinner Plates £215 | Set of Four Starter/Side Plates £175 Adam Lippes X OKA Set of Four Roseraie Starter Plates £175
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Put the ‘less’ in effortless with a pared-back, seasonal menu.
Mosken Collection Large Plate £18 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £45 Set of Four Twisted Glass Tumblers Shown in: Short £25 | Tall £30 Faux Bone Handled Cutlery Set of Sixteen £95 Sillben Collection Set of Four Bowls £55 | Set of Four Dinner Plates £80 | Set of Four Side Plates £50 Aswathi Tablecloth, Napkins & Tote Bag £195 Rattan Underplate £18 Esio Faux Tortoiseshell Cutlery Set of Twenty Eight £295 Set of Four Lavaux Goblets Crème de Menthe £55 Set of Four Pulcinella Tumblers Short £65 Isphahan Collection Small Deep Bowl £95 | Set of Four Small Dinner Plates £275 | Set of Four Starter/Side Plates £195 | Set of Four Large Dinner Plates £450
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